Dillard’s Q4 Earnings Cilmb

Dillard's, Inc. reported income for the 13 weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012 of $141.5 million, or $2.77 per share. Included in net income for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012 is a $44.5 million pre-tax credit ($28.7 million after tax or $0.56 per share)

Reebok to Open First CrossFit Gym Store in Manhattan

Reebok will be launching a new retail concept at 420 Fifth Ave. in New York City. The concept wil sell Reebok CrossFit branded clothing, footwear and accessories, as well as house a 10,308-square-foot CrossFit “box,” according to a report on Citybizlist.c

Franklin Retail Solutions Makes Two Marketing Promotions

Franklin Retail Solutions, which provides in-store marketing and merchandising solutions to the Sporting Goods, Outdoor and Active Lifestyle industries, announced the promotion of Ginna Larson to senior marketing manager and Catherine Smith to client serv

Primaloft Revenues Jump in Q4 As Retailers Order Earlier

A surge in sales of insulation for outerwear in Europe and a shift in buying patterns by retailers propelled net sales to grow by nearly 50 percent at Primaloft Products in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, according to parent company Albany International

Zumiez January Comp Sales up 10.8 Percent

Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28 increased 19.2 percent to $31.8 million, compared to $26.7 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. The action sports retailers said comparable store sales incre

VF Outdoor’s Rafferty to Head OIA Trade Advisory Council

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has appointed Rafferty Jackson, vice president and general counsel of VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, as chairman of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC). The body has led the trade organization&#039

Super Bowl Spending Expected to Break Records

According to a new survey by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association conducted by BIGinsight, consumer spending for the Super Bowl will reach an all-time high, with the average game-watcher expected to shell out $63.87 on related merchandise, app

Golfsmith to Open 10 Stores

Golfsmith announced plans to open 10 new stores and relocate four existing locations in fiscal 2012. The openings and relocations combined will result in a 17.5 percent increase in square footage…