GSI Commerce Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. have signed a new 15-year contract, extending their successful relationship. Consistent with Dick’s Sporting Goods’ goal to have a seamless multichannel operation, under the new agreement, Dick’s Sport
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LaCrosse, Danner Supply Boots to Marines
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said today that its Danner subsidiary received a $3.2 million delivery order as part of a new contract awarded by the Department of Defense for the Danner Marine Temperate boot. As part of the awarded contract, Danner will deliver
Consumer Confidence Builds in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index made further gains in August. The index suggest that the economy remains stuck in neutral, but may show signs of improvement by early next year. The Expectations Index suggests better times may be ahead, alth
7EYE, WWA Join Forces to Promote Preservation
7EYE, a performance eyewear brand in motorcycle, optical, outdoor and snowsports categories, has partnered with the Winter Wildlands Alliance, a non-profit organization located in Boise, Idaho. The partnership will serve to promote the preservation of win
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Q2 Guidance on Private Brand Strength
Although Dick's Sporting Goods earnings fell during the second quarter, they weren't as bad as expected, thanks to slightly better-than-expected sales and margins. The big surprise was the 46 basis point improvement in merchandise margins, partl
Yakima Hires New Sales Director
Yakima has hired Dan LeRose as regional sales director for the eastern region, effective immediately. LeRose, who will be based in Boston, comes to Yakima with more than 14 years of experience in the retail marketplace, having most recently worked at The
Billabong Acquires Dakine
Marking its fifth acquisition in the past five years, Billabong International Ltd. reached an agreement to buy surf accessories maker DaKine Hawaii Inc. for as much as $133 million. The DaKine purchase will add accessories such as surfboard bags and snowb
Bay Harbour to Acquire Steve and Barry’s
Bay Harbour Management LC plans to purchase out of bankruptcy the assets of Steve & Barry's for $168 million. The New York-based investment firm plans to keep open about 150 of the chain's 276 stores, according to the Bay Harbour managing princi
Delta Q4 Sales Jump 14.7%, Soffe Up 1.4%
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008 increased 14.7% to $105.3 million. Both the activewear and retail-ready segments had record sales driven by sales growth in all business units. Gross margins increased 330 b
Bryant Jersey is Top-Seller in China
For the second consecutive season, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers had the top selling NBA jersey in China. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, members of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, moved into the top five on this year’s list…
Modell’s Names New VP
Kimberly Kriss has been appointed Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Modell’s Sporting Goods. Kriss will report to Executive Vice President, Seth Horowitz. Kriss has spent the last four years…
SIA Workshops Kick off Next Month
Snowsports Industries America will kick off its 2008.09 SnowSports Institute next month with a look at how to connect with women, youth and the Internet. The workshops, which will focus on market conditions, sales and merchandizing techniques, website dev
NSGA Reports 5% Fall in Sporting Goods CPI
Between 2003 and 2007, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 12.7%. The CPI for Sporting Goods, a specialized index within the general CPI, fell 5%. Using data from the reports, golf clubs not sold in sets (drivers, wedges, putters, etc.) showed the highest
Warnaco’s Swim Profits Jump in Q2
Warnaco Group reported revenues in its swimwear group, which includes Speedo and Calvin Klein, rose 1.9% in the second quarter, to $81.7 million from $80.2 million. Operating earnings for the segment reached $7.7 million, well above earnings of $937,000 a
BJ’s Comps Up 16.7%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for July 2008 increased by 18.9% to $773.2 million from $650.5 million in July 2007. On a comparable club basis, July 2008 sales increased by 16.7%, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 9.7%…
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