RSG Acquires Two Stores in Virginia

Running Specialty Group (RSG) has acquired the two VA Runner stores with locations in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge, Va. south of Washington D.C.. from current owner Carol Van Horn. The addition of the two new stores will bring the total number of RSG ret

J. C. Penney’s Q4 Comps Rose 2 Percent

J. C. Penney Co. provided a preliminary update on its sales performance during the holiday and fiscal fourth quarter periods. For the combined, nine-week November and December period, the Company reported comparable store sales growth of 3.1 percent over

SIA On-Snow Demo Draws Record Crowd

Snowsports Industries America said nearly 120 brands exhibited gear at the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest and Nordic Demo Feb. 3-4. The event was held at Copper Mountain Resort follwing the SIA Snow Show in Denver…

Reebok Launches New Marketing Campaign

Reebok launched its new, fully-integrated marketing campaign – “Live With Fire”, continuing the global fitness brand's mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness…

FDRA Board Elects New Leadership Team

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), America's largest footwear trade association, announced the selection of a new leadership team. Greg Tunney, president and CEO at RG Barry Corporation, will continue to serve as the chairman

Asics Nine Month Profits Climb 19.6 Percent

Asics Inc. reported net earnings climbed 19.6 percent in the nine months ended Dec. 31 on a 25.1 percent sales gain, benefiting from a weakening yen and strength in running shoes. In the Americas, sales jumped 37.1 percent, or 13.4 percent on a currency-n