Nordstrom Q1 Earnings Exceed Outlook

Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 72 cents for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, which exceeded the company’s prior outlook of 60 to 70 cents. Comps were ahead 3.9 percent. Nordstrom said it continued its progress in executin

RECALL: Cabela’s Electronic Jerky Blaster

About 600 Electronic Jerky Blasters from Cabela's Inc. are being recalled. The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat…

LGBT Mud Run Expanding to New Markets

Out-Fit Challenge, following its debut last year, is expanding their 5K cross-country trail Mud Run targeting the LGBT community to other cities including Reno, San Francisco, Boston, New York City…

Crocs Names Brand President, Continues Turnaround

Crocs Inc. named consumer brand management expert Andrew Rees president of the Crocs brand. Rees also will assume the role of principal executive officer until the company's search for a permanent chief executive officer is successfully concluded…

Julbo USA Sponsors New Ultra Runner Series

Julbo USA has joined Salomon and La Sportiva as a key sponsor of the U.S. Skyrunner Series, a new ultra-running series that kicks off May 16 with the Cruel Jewel 56-km race in Georgia. Julbo athlete and top ultrarunner Ian Sharman is directing the series,

AAFA Releases New Edition of Restricted Substances List

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) released the fourteenth edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering apparel, footwear, travel goods, home textiles, and other fashion accessories in conjunction with its International P

Puma Revenues Stabilize in Q1, Turnaround Ensues

Puma, which is undergoing a turnaround plan that includes reconnecting with its sports heritage, appears to have seen some stabilization on its top-line in the first quarter, with currency-neutral (c-n) sales slipping 0.5 percent versus a decline of 4.7 p