Werner Paddles announced that Rob Yager will join their sales team as the sale rep for the massive Northwest/Midwest region…
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New Wave Group Acquires Paris Glove of Canada
New Wave Group AB , headquartered in Sweden but with significant interests in the U.S., has acquired Paris Glove of Canada Ltd. The addition of Paris Glove enhances the New Wave Group corporate portfolio, which is the parent company of Cutter & Buck, Ahea
Foot Locker Opening Performance Concept in Europe
Foot Locker is opening new concept, Locker Room, in North London Borough of Barnet. Property Magazine International indicated that 4,350 square foot concept focuses on on sports performance footwear, showcasing brands including Nike, Adidas and Asics…
Golfsmith to Open New Location in Sarasota, FL
On Dec. 2, Golfsmith will open in the University Town Shopping Center, its first location in Sarasota and 10th location in Florida…
DSW Hikes Fiscal Year Guidance After Solid Third Quarter Performance…
DSW Inc. reported third quarter earnings, adjusted for the impact of its merger with its largest shareholder, Retail Ventures Inc., and related items, reached $39.8 million, or 88 cents per share, representing a gain of 12.1 percent compared with adjusted
NRF Survey: More Americans to Shop on Black Friday-
According to a preliminary Black Friday shopping survey, conducted for the National Retail Federation by BIGresearch, up to 152 million people plan to shop Black Friday weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), higher than the 138 million people who planned
Eight in Ten Holiday Shoppers Plan to Give Gift Cards
According to NRF’s 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey conducted by BIGresearch, holiday shoppers are expected to spend an average of $155.43 on gift cards, the highest amount since 2007 and up from $145.61 last year…
ERGObaby Acquires Orbit Baby, Inc for $17.5 Million
ERGObaby Carrier, Inc. has acquired Orbit Baby, Inc. for a purchase price of $17.5 million, according to Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., which acquired controlling interest in ERGObaby in 2010. Orbit Baby makes car seats, strollers and bassinets that
SmartWool Extends Partnership with USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, has extended its partnership with SmartWool, as its official sock provider. As a part of the partnership…
VF Supply Chain Leader to Retire
VF Corp. Vice President Boyd Rogers will retire on Dec. 31, after four decades of service to the company. Rogers served as president of supply chain and a member of VF Corp.'s operating committee…
Icebreaker Revamps Website
Icebreaker unveiled a complete redesign of its Icebreaker.com website. The redesigned site boasts various new, user-generated features including product ratings and reviews, questions and answers about specific products…
Primaloft Sales Rise 15.5 Percent in Third Quarter
PrimaLoft's revenues grew 15.5 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to $6.48 million, its parent company Albany International Corp. reported…
TJX’s October Comps Climb 3 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported October sales for the four-week period ended October 29, 2011, were $1.9 billion, up 4 percent over the $1.8 billion achieved during the four-week period ended October 30, 2010…
Polartec Urges College Outdoor Clubs to Apply for $10K Grant
Polartec launched its Made Possible College Challenge, a contest aimed at collegiate outdoor programs and clubs that will award one school with $10,000 and Polartec apparel to support its outdoor programming…
September Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the United States were down 4.4 percent in September 2011 compared to September 2010. Public access play was down 4.1 percent for the month and private course activity was down 5.6 percent…
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