Kelty Aims to Keep Spot on Pack Wall
A major marketing campaign kicked off by Kelty last month is aimed as much at its wholesale partners as consumers. The year-long “Kelty Built” campaign is designed to build excitement around the brand ahead of a Spring 2016 product launch that Kelty will
Nordstrom Posts 4.4 Percent Q1 Comp Gain
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 66 cents for the first quarter ended May 2, which were in-line with company expectations, compared with 72 cents a year ago. Total company net sales increased 9.8 percent and comparable sales increase
Department Stores See Soft Q1
Impacted by the harsh winter weather that extended into many parts of the country into February and March, delays related to a West Coast port dispute, and general softness in consumer spending, several department stores last week reported disappointing f
Macy’s Q1 Earnings Dip
Macy’s, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid 13.8 percent. Same-store sales dipped 0.1 percent, lower than planned due to delays caused by the West Coast port slowdown, extreme winter weather and lower international tourist spending…
Democrats Yield in Senate Trade Deal
Senate leaders reached an agreement Wednesday to revive a bill that would provide fast-track trade-negotiation powers to President Barack Obama, one day after Democrats blocked the measure…
Oofos Appoints President
Oofos, a pioneer in the category of recovery footwear, named Deborah Gendreau-Flynn to the position of president. Gendreau-Flynn most recently served as the vice president of sales for Sperry Top-Sider…
Black Diamond Inc. Sales Rise 13 Percent in First Quarter
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales increased 13 percent in the first quarter of 2015, driven in part by growth in sales of Black Diamond apparel and the launch of road bicycling helmets and sunglasses at POC. Black Diamond Inc. said it continues to explore
Merrell’s President Exits
Wolverine World Wide Inc. confirmed that Gene McCarthy, Merrell brand’s president since August 2013, had left the company, effective May. 4. Jim Gabel, president of Wolverine’s Performance Group, has assumed day-to-day leadership of the brand.
Adventure Racing, MMA and Triathlons Among Fastest Growing Sports
Adventure racing, MMA for competition, off-road triathlons, lacrosse and rugby were among the fastest growing sports over the last two years, according to the Physical Activity Council's 2015 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participat
Fitbit Files for Initial Public Offering
Fitbit, the fitness tracker, has filed for an initial public offering of up to a $100 million. The company will trade on the NYSE under the ticker FIT…
Chaco’s ‘Fit for Adventure’ Brand Experience Tour Hits the Road Again
The Chaco Fit for Adventure Tour kicks off its second run at the Dominion Riverrock festival in Richmond, VA, May 15-17…
City Sports Celebrates Head Merchant’s SGB 40-Under-40 Recognition
City Sports recognized Lauren Blanda, its general merchandising manager, for being named one of the top young executives in the sporting goods and active lifestyle industry by SportsOneSource in its annual “SGB 40 Under 40 Awards.”…
Moots Promotes Boucher to President’s Role
Moots Cycles has named Butch Boucher, a 19-year veteran of the company, as its new President. Boucher will oversee all aspects of the company including strategic planning, product development, operations, finance, marketing and sales…
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank to Keynote Austin Tech Summit
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank will deliver a keynote address on May 28 at the Austin Technology Council (ATC)…
Patagonia Names New HR Chief
Patagonia has hired Dean Carter as Vice President for Human Resources and Shared Services…
