Pacific Sunwear Segmenting Stores into Value and Core Locations
Pacific Sunwear management said that they are pursuing a new segmented retail strategy with “value” stores and “core” stores carrying different assortments at different price points. This new assortment in the “value” stores has already started improving
RECALL: Shakespeare Fishing Kits
Pure Fishing, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of about 2,600 Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits. The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in
Paddlesports Enthusiasts Flock to Early Expos
Across the U.S. snow belt, lakes may still be frozen and average temperatures are still near freezing, but paddling enthusiasts who have had enough of winter are again anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring.
On March 6-8, the 1st Annual Northeast Paddle
Calvin Klein Signs Global License for Golf Apparel
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Premium Golf Brands (PGB), Europe’s largest supplier of golf apparel, to manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s golf ap
Garmin Extends Market Share
Garmin Ltd. said that it increased its global market share in the portable navigation device (PND) market to 33.7% in 2008, up from 27.8% in 2007, according to research was provided by Canalys, an independent technology market analyst firm. According to
Wolverine Names President, Outdoor Group
Wolverine World Wide has appointed James D. Zwiers to the position of President, Outdoor Group. The company's Outdoor Group consists of the Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia Footwear brands…
Golfsmith’s Website Earns Recognition
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.s website was recognized as one of the top retail web sites for customer service and overall customer experience. The two mystery shopping studies, conducted by the e-tailing group, each benchmarked 100 retail web sit
RECALL: Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pure Fishing announced a voluntary recall of about 2,600 Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits. The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in
Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi
Zumiez Q4 Comps Down 13%; Profit Falls 49%
Zumiez Inc.'s total net sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, 2009 decreased 0.9% to $125.5 million from $126.6 million reported in the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2, 2008. Comps decreased 13.4% versus a 4.0% increase in FY08. Net income fell 49%
Hibbett Sees Flat Q4 Earnings on Lower Comps
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported sales increased 3.6% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1, to $147.9 million from $142.8 million. Comps decreased 2.8%. Earnings were flat at $7.6 million, or 26 cents a share, against $7.6 million, or 25 cents, a year ago. Th
OR Opens Online Attendee Registration for Summer Market
Outdoor Retailer has opened the buyer, distributor and designer registration for its Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Expo and Open Air Demo, July 20-24, 2009…
Crocs Names Managing Director, Europe
Crocs appointed Robin Akeroyd as managing director of Crocs Europe BV. He succeeds Dick Wijsman, who established the company in Europe four years ago and will continue his work at Crocs in a global position. Akeroyd has been the Deputy Managing Director o
Christy Sports Seeks Rehearing in Deer Valley Case
Christy Sports has asked a federal appeals court to rehear its case against a Utah ski resort. Christy alleges that Deer Valley ski complex in Utah violated antitrust laws by restricting Christy Sports from offering ski rentals and competing with a resort
Supreme Court Sides with Gun Manufacturers in NYC Lawsuit
Putting an end to nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms…
