G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that sales jumped 39.4 percent in its second quarter ended July 31, to $424.0 million, led by strong performances by a number of Calvin Klein divisions and several of its outerwear and dress businesses…
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Colorado High School Cycling Kicks Off
Colorado High School Cycling expects 600 riders to participate in its first mountain biking race of the season this Sunday at Snow Mountain Ranch, up from 507 in 2013. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) sanctioned league said 57 teams
Nixon Opens First Brand-Owned Store in Paris
Nixon, the California-based watch, accessories and audio brand, opened the doors to their first brand store in Paris. Located on rue Froissart in the heart of le Marais…
OBIT: John C. Clark Passes at 69
John C. Clark Jr., a former owner of Clark Sporting Goods Company, passed away Sept. 3 in Fayetteville, NC, after a 25-year battle with kidney cancer. Clark was 69…
Zumiez Credits Omni-Channel Prowess for Exceeding Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. CEO Rick Brooks credited the teen retailer's better-than-expected second quarter results to its increasing ability to use omni-channel marketing to drive price conscious teens to its stores and pay full price.
ZUMZ also reported a very st
The Buckle’s Comps Up Slightly in August
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales increased 0.8 percent in August…
Zumiez Skates Past Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 57.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Both sales and EPS came in well above the action s
Hawley-Lambert Acquires Simcoe Bicycles
Hawley-Lambert, the third largest bicycle parts and accessories distributor in North America, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Simcoe Bicycles, a city bike manufacturer…
The Athlete’s Foot to Add 50 Stores in the Netherlands
Intersport International Corporation (IIC) announced the completion of a master franchise agreement with Euretco B.V. of The Netherlands for the conversion of their ‘Coach’ sneaker retail chain to IIC’s retail banner The Athlete’s
BRS Acquires New Archery Products
Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS), a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired New Archery Products Corp. (NAP) and Quikfletch LLC (Quikfletch) from NAP's founder Andy Simo and other Quikfletch stockholders…
Under Armour Signs Model Gisele Bündchen as Spokeswoman
Under Armour has signed German super model Gisele Bündchen to a roster of spokeswoman for its largest ever global marketing campaign aimed at women…
Billabong Names Two Key Sourcing Executives
Billabong COO Jeff Streader announced two key appointments on his global team. Randy Mikko Royce has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Kitty Ho has been appointed as Vice President, Global sourcing for the Billabong Gro
Ralph Lauren Launches OMsignal-Powered Smart Shirt at U.S. Open
Ralph Lauren Corp. debuted a compression shirt on the first day of the US Open featuring biometric sensors. The launch demonstrated how smart apparel is leapfrogging the athletic industry and going straight to broader consumer markets…
Remington and Pelican Products Announce Partnership
Remington Outdoor Company announced a strategic partnership with Pelican Products, Inc., a supplier of performance case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems…
RSG Appoints Run On! Founder as Advisor
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), the run specialty chain owned by The Finish Line, has appointed Bob Wallace, the former founder of Run On!, as senior adviser, strategic initiatives. The hiring follows a continuing upheavel in RSG’s management…
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