Tilly’s Inc. Foresees Lull Until Holidays

Tilly’s Inc. CEO Dan Griesemer said he sees more of the same in the third and fourth quarter, although the action sports retailer has not provided guidance on for the back half of the year…

NRS to Open European Distribution Center in 2014

NRS, the Moscow, ID maker and distributor of all paddlesports gear, will open a new new European distribution center in 2014 that will to provide even better service, pricing and delivery to its European dealers.

Fleet Feet Partners with Maine Running Company

Fleet Feet, Inc., the franchiser of running specialty stores, said John Rogers has partnered with Fleet Feet and will convert his two Maine Running Company stores into Fleet Feet Sports stores. This will allow Rogers to align his business with a national

DKS: New Field and Stream Store a Hit

The opening of its first Field & Stream store, in Cranberry Township, PA, has so far been an unqualified success for Dick’s Sporting Goods. The grand opening on August 16 drew over 3,000 people standing outside, resulting in the most successful open

Nike to Join Dow 30

Nike is being added to the Dow Jones industrial average, the most widely known barometer of the U.S. stock market. Nike joins Goldman Sachs and Visa as new companies on the 30-stock index…

Footwear Groups Partner to Boost Voice in Washington D.C.

The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the establishment of a strategic partnership designed to enhance the voice of independent footwear retailers in Washington. As part of

Stuart Weitzman Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Weitzman announced that Wayne Kulkin, former vice chairman, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kulkin will continue to report to Stuart Weitzman, executive chairman of Stuart Weitzman…