VF Licensed Sports Group Realigns Sales Organization
VF Licensed Sports Group said it will align the division's sales organization along key strategic channels. The changes are designed to enable LSG to provide a focused approach to assortment planning, inventory management, replenishment and marketing
NRA Challenges Constitutionality of Age-based Handgun Ban
The NRA said it is challenging federal laws that prohibit law-abiding for Americans ages 18 through 20 years of age from legally purchasing a handgun through a federally licensed firearm dealer…
Stutz Named President of Victorinox North America
Rene Stutz, former President of German cutlery company Wüsthof-Trident of America, Inc. was named president of Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc.'s North American unit…
Mitchell Golf Names Director of Sales
Mitchell Golf Equipment Company, a manufacturer of golf equipment repair tools and supplies, said Peter Dennis has joined the company as director of sales…
Import Cargo to Rise 16% in September
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 16% in September over the same month last year, but 2010 has already hit its peak and numbers will decline through the remainder of the year, according to the mont
Cherokee Inc. Sees Slight Revenue Drop in Q2
Cherokee Inc., a global licensor and brand management company, said total royalty revenues for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010 were $7.5 million, as compared to $8.1 million in the comparable period last year…
TAG Releases 2008 and 2009 Results
Total Apparel Group, Inc., has completed its audit process and filed its audited financial statements for the years ended Dec. 31, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2009, and the six month period ended June 30, 2010 with the SEC…
Eco Index Pilot Program Draws 80 Companies
More than 80 companies worldwide have signed up to test the “Beta Phase 1” version of the Outdoor Industry Association Eco Index, but the OIA wants even more companies to join the pilot program and provide feedback toward the formal version sc
GreenBlue Hires CEO
Sustainability consultancy GreenBlue has appointed nationally recognized designer and architect Lance Hosey as president and CEO…
Dick’s SG Extends Credit Card Program with GE Capital
GE Capital Retail Consumer Finance announced a seven-year deal to provide consumer credit card programs for Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. through their over 400 stores in the United States…
Flat Fitty to Relocate to Carlsbad, CA
Flat Fitty, the maker of headwear for the action sports market, will be relocating from its Shenzhen, China production offices to its Carlsbad, CA offices in the immediate future…
Crimson Trace Establishes New Military Division, CTC Defense
Crimson Trace Corporation, manufacturer of Lasergrips® and Laserguard® laser-sighting systems, has launched a new division targeting military supply channels with military grade product: CTC Defense…
Nordstrom’s August Comps Climb 6.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 28. Preliminary total retail sales of $615 million for August 2010 increased 13.6% compared with total retail sales of $541 million for the same period in f
TJX Reports 2% Comp Gain in August
The TJX Cos. reported August 2010 sales reached $1.7 billion, up 6% over the $1.6 billion achieved in the year-ago month. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 2% compared to last year…
DSW Inc.’s Profits and Comps Surge in Q2
DSW Inc. reported net income of $23.5 million on net sales of $415.1 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010, compared with net income of $7.6 million on net sales of $369.5 million in the prior year quarter. Same-store sales increased 12% for
