August Outdoor Product Sales Rise After Strong Finish
Outdoor product sales were uneven in August but finished strong in the final week of the month, according to point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint™. The last week of the fiscal month was the only one that saw gains in all three
NRF Authorized to Go to Court to Block Swipe Fee Lawsuit Settlement
The National Retail Federation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Federation to go to court to block the proposed $7.25 billion settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit over skyrocketing Visa and MasterCard credit card swipe f
Jones Group Appoints Kathy Nedorostek Group President, Global Footwear And Accessories
The Jones Group Inc. has appointed Kathy Nedorostek to the newly created position of Group President, Global Footwear and Accessories, effective mid-October. Nedorostek joins The Jones Group from Coach, Inc. where she served as President of North America
Retailers Bullish on Holidays, Will Start Promotions Earlier
Three fourths (75 percent) of retailers forecast an increase in holiday sales this year and 31 percent report that they will start promotions earlier, according to a survey released today by Hay Group. While 58 percent of retailers will wait until Novembe
Dakine Moving to New Headquarters
Dakine will move its headquarters from Columbia Street in downtown Hood River, OR to 603 Portway Avenue, in the Port of Hood River’s Waterfront Business Park, according to Key Development Corporation, which is developing the park. Dakine will occupy
Quiksilver Says US, New Asian Markets Offset European Decline in Q3
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that revenues grew 2 percent to $512.4 million in the third quarter ended July 31, 2012, as a successful back-to-school launch of DC footwear and apparel into mid-tier department stores in the U.S. and growing sales in new Asian
Vail Resorts Offers Season Pass Holders Access to Swiss Resorts to Entice Sales
Vail Resorts, Inc. is offering three days of free access to four ski resorts in Switzerland to anyone who buys its Epic Season Pass for the upcoming season. The offer could appeal to skiers unnerved by last winter, which went down as one of the driest in
Dick’s SG Expects to Triple E-Commerce by 2017
Speaking last week at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retail Conference, management at Dick’s Sporting Goods indicated that they expect to at least triple its e-commerce sales by the end of fiscal 2017…
Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.
Collective Brands Posts Profit in Q2
Collective Brands Inc., in likely its last report as a public company, posted a profit in the second quarter despite closing hundreds of stores and taking charges related to the pending sale of the company. The improvement reflected healthier results at P
Saucony Introduces Childhood Obesity Run App
This September, in support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Saucony, Inc. has introduced Saucony Run4Good, the running industry’s first-ever iPhone app dedicated to battling childhood obesity. With every mile, runners will be earning m
Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs
Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…
Vibram Appoints GM of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods, NA
Vibram announced its promotion of Michael Martin to general manager of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods – North America. Martin previously served as vice president. In addition, Vibram has promoted senior retail marketing associate Michael O’B
RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a
Prince Sports Signs #1 U.S. Tennis Player
Prince Global Sports has renewed a partnership with #1 ranked American tennis player, John Isner…
