Tilly’s, Inc., the action sports chain, reported that based on the results for the holiday period, it now expects fourth quarter results to be in the mid range of its previously communicated outlook for both comparable store sales and earnings…
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Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said last week that based on quarter-to-date results and current trends, its adjusted EPS for the fiscal year are expected to come in at the lower end of a range provided on Dec. 6…
Wolverine World Wide Cuts FY13 Revenue Outlook
Wolverine Worldwide reported that it expects earnings for 2013 to come in ahead of previous guidance but revenues would fall short due to a “tepid” retail climate…
2XU Signs Pro Triathlete and Olympic Medalist
2XU, the compression and triathlon apparel brand, added professional athlete and Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty to its roster of brand ambassadors…
JC Penney Closing 33 Stores, Cutting 2,000 Jobs
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. will close 33 underperforming stores across the country in order to focus its resources on the company's highest potential growth opportunities…
Blundstone Expands its Market Focus in the U.S.
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, is expanding its brand presence and commitment to the U.S. market with a brand relaunch in 2014…
Occupancy At Mountain Resorts Though Holidays Beats Last Year
Favorable snowfall helped boosted lodging occupancy and revenues in December at U.S. mountain resorts tracked by DestiMetrics. The company said its data indicate the upward trend in both occupancy and revenue is carrying into the remainder of the season..
Icebreaker Appoints New General Manager Europe
Icebreaker said Dion Taylor will be joining as the company’s general manager for Europe. He was formerly chief executive officer of specialist ski clothing & equipment retailer, Snow+Rock…
SFIA: Majority of Team Sports See Participation Grow
According to the latest U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report published by SFIA, 15 of 24 teams sports grew in core participation. At the same time, traditional team sports such as football, baseball, and basketball saw declines…
Judge Rejects Initial $765M NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement
A federal judge preliminarily rejected a proposed $765-million concussion settlement Tuesday between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired players because of concerns the money will be insufficient over the life of the deal…
Rocket Dog Appoints VP of Sales
Rocket Dog, the maker of women’s and children’s footwear, hired Scott Weaver as its vice president of sales…
Spy Finds Licensing Partner
Spy Inc., the eyewear company known for its patent-pending Happy Lens technology, announced a licensing partnership with The J Fin Group to design, manufacture, and sell Spy products including, but not limited to, men’s and boy’s apparel, unis
Rawlings Signs Australian Sponsorship Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced new 3-year pacts with the Australian Baseball League (ABL) and Baseball Australia, establishing Rawlings as the official baseball, batting helmet and catchers' gear Provid
Kamik Footwear Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Kamik, a division of Genfoot Inc., appointed Michel Benoit as its chief marketing officer. In his role, Benoit will oversee product development, sales and marketing initiatives from Kamik’s Montreal office…
OIWC Announces Winners of Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced the winners of OIWC’s 2014 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the Outdoor Industry. Sally Jewell, 51st U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former CEO of REI, has won the Pionee
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