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Foot Locker Inc. Maintains Full Year Guidance
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income rose 11.9 percent in its second quarter ended Aug. 3, to $66 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with net income of $59 million, or 39 cents, last year. Comparable-store sales increased 1.8 percent. Excluding cos
REI, Cabela’s and Dick’s SG Earn High Marks for Online Stores
According to StellaService's rankings of the performance of online retailers based on their customer service levels for July, REI, Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods earned the top grades in the sporting goods/outdoor channel…
Dorel to Aquire Control of Brazil’s Largest Bike Manufacturer and Brand
Dorel Industries Inc. announced it will acquire a 70 percent interest in Brazilian bike maker Caloi, which has a 40 percent share of the Brazilian market and operates the largest bike factory outside of Southeast Asia. Caloi's factory in Manaus will
Skullcandy Secures $50 Million Credit Line
In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Skullcandy Inc. said it entered into a credit agreement and revolving line of credit note with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which provides a line of credit of up to $50 million…
Easton Bell Sports Names Recent Bell, Blackburn Hires
Easton-Bell Sports announced several recent hires and promotions aimed at bolstering brand management, product design and marketing at Bell and Blackburn…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and ESPN Introduce “Hell Week”
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
Stage Stores Sees 11 Percent Increase in Adjusted Q2 EPS
Stage Stores, Inc. reported sales for the quarter increased 3.6 percent to $395 million from $382 million in the prior year quarter ended July 28, 2012. Comparable store sales increased 1.7 percent…
BMC Switzerland Names Delehanty US Sales Manager
BMC Switzerland has hired Dan Delehanty as the new national sales manager for its U.S. operations…
Three Tennis Industry Pioneers Inducted Into Industry Hall of Fame
Three tennis industry leaders – Howard R. Gill Jr., Walter Montenegro and Sheldon Westervelt – will be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame this summer, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments and significant impact on the tennis ind
CandA Commits to Reducing Water Footprint Via Organic Cotton
Swiss fashion retailer C&A has agreed on a new three-year program to further reduce its water footprint after a study by the Water Footprint Network (WFN) found that the grey water footprint of conventional cotton cultivation is five times greater than th
ReFleece Expands Supply Chain to Include Woolrich Scrap
ReFleece, which makes iPad sleeves and other accessories from scrap salvaged from apparel and fabric makers and Patagonia's Common Threads Initiative has added Woorich fabric, damaged garments, and other textile scraps to its raw materials mix…
Dick’s SG Shaves Outlook on Slowing Traffic
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported lower-than-expected quarterly results as fewer customers visited its stores due to cold and wet weather this Spring as well as overall weakness in consumer spending. The flagship Dick’s SG chain saw a small
Ipath Adds Manny Santiago as Endorser
Ipath said skateboarder Manny Santiago has become the latest pro to join its sponsorship team…
Bass Pro Poised to Clinch Tax Incentives for Texas Store
The City of Round Rock will vote Aug. 22 on whether to approve a 10-year incentive agreement that could return up to $4.5 million in sales tax and development costs to Bass Pro Shops if they develop a proposed store in the Texas city, according to the Rou
Foot Locker Partners With E! News Co-Anchor Terrence Jenkins For Back-to-School
Foot Locker, Inc. has partnered with Terrence 'J' Jenkins, co-anchor of E! News, to share his style tips and favorite looks for the back-to-school season…
