Nordstrom Inc. estimates its sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 29 fell 12.1% on a 15.9% decline in comps, due in part to the timing of the Thanksgiving weekend. Preliminary figures indicate year-to-date sales are down 6.2% on an 8.6% comp decline.
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OIWC Seeks Award Nominees until Dec. 15
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is soliciting nominations for its annual 2009 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Dec. 15…
Reebok Partners with AstroTurf
Reebok has partnered with GeneralSports Venue, the exclusive U.S. licensee of the AstroTurf brand of synthetic sports turf products, to study the interaction between athletic footwear and field surfaces for athletes ranging from professionals to amateurs.
Confluence Names New Execs
Confluence Watersports has appointed Jim Berwick as vice president and chief financial officer and Kelly Hemphill as director of information technology (IT)…
Karhu On the Rise
Karhu is betting that its running heritage will pave a path through an ever-increasing crowd of new entries in running footwear. The Finland-based legendary running brand is also counting on its air of authenticity and its commitment to running specialty
Dealers Upbeat at Sports Inc. Show as Institutional Biz Offsets Soft Retail
At the Sports, Inc. show in Las Vegas last week, the common story on the show floor was ‘retail is difficult, but the actual dealer business itself is doing quite well.’ As a result, most dealers seemed relatively upbeat and ready to tackle what might be
48STRAIGHT Cancels Season
On the eve of its third season, organizers of the Jeep 48STRAIGHT winter event series have canceled the series after title sponsor and Chrysler subsidiary pulled out…
Accell Ups Profit Guidance on Strong e-Bike Sales
Accell Group expects an increase of net profit from ordinary operations of approximately 15% for 2008 in comparison to 2007. The forecast is based on the turnover for the period up to and including October and the prospects for the last two months of the
ISPO Winter Show Gets New Exhibition Group Director
Markus Hefter has taken over the position of Exhibition Group Director for ispo winter, and will be responsible for all sectors of the international sporting goods exhibition. Hefter has been working for ispo since…
Report: Brand Strength May Be Key in Tough Economy
The SportsOneSource Group has released its 2009 Brand Strength Index, indicating that Nike, adidas, New Balance, Reebok and Under Armour have the strongest connection with consumers going into the new year…
American’s Drive 4.4% Fewer Miles in September
Americans drove 4.4% less, or 10.7 billion fewer vehicle miles traveled (VMT), in September 2008 than September 2007, the eleventh-straight month of declining driving. The bad news, the decline has cost the Highway Trust Fund, the primary source of federa
Holiday Gift Card Sales Expected to Decline
Shoppers’ price-conscious mentality is taking a toll on the season’s most-requested present: gift cards. The National Retail Federation's sixth annual Gift Card Survey found that gift card sales will fall nearly 6% this holiday season to $24.9 billio
TapouT Signs Kid’s License
TapouT, a mixed martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, has signed a licensing agreement with Kids Headquarters to expand the current offering of children’s apparel and provide products to TapouT customers nationwide. The deal represents its first
TSL Snowshoes Adds to Sales Team
TSL Snowshoes, manufacturer and distributor of domestically produced snowshoes, has added the Shaw & Heald Sales group to their national sales rep team. The group headed up by Andy Shaw and Scott Heald will be responsible for the New England Territory…
Boaters and Anglers Invited to Surf New Site
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) launched a new social networking site for boating and fishing enthusiasts called “Fishington” – The Fishing & Boating Capital of the Internet. The site allows boaters and anglers nationwide to connect w
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