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Fleet Feet Bangs Out Double-Digit Comp Growth in Nine Months
Fleet Feet Sports reported sales in the first nine months of the year reached $100 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior year. Comparable-store sales grew 12 percent…
Lenzing Modal Changes Branding to Emphasize Greener Production
Lenzing Modal's new slogan has been changed to “CO2 Neutral Softness by Edelweiss Technology” from “Makes the World a Softer Place” in a bid to highlight the fibers eco-friendly credentials in a greening economy…
Eastern Mountain Sports Acquired by Versa Capital
Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa) has acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), a 69-store outdoor retailer in 12 eastern states, effective immediately. Mark Walsh, a Versa Principal and chairman of Bob’s Stores, a northeastern apparel retailer an
Sam and Libby Reaches Exclusive Deal with Target
Target Corporation announced an exclusive partnership with footwear brand Sam & Libby, owned by Brown Shoe Co…
Saucony Appoints Marketing Agency
Saucony has named Minneapolis-based Olson as its advertising agency of record. Olson will handle the brand's advertising, digital, social media, content, connection-planning, and strategy…
Chugach Powder Guides Issues Mammut Avalanche Air Bags
A Removable Airbag System from Mammut will become part of Chugach Powder Guides' standard issue safety gear provided to each guest and guides when the renowned heli-ski operator opens for the 2013 season, demonstrating growing popularity and faith in
Brown Shoe Co. Lifts FY Guidance After Healthy Q3
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported sales inched up 2.6 percent in the third quarter to $732.2 million from $713.8 million a year earlier. Famous Footwear's comps were up 6.8 percent. Excluding exited brands, net sales w
Smith and Wesson Beats Second Quarter Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported preliminary net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal second quarter rose 48 percent to $136 million, surpassing its guidance for the period. The company said demand for its M&P line of pistols and mod
The Finish Line Re-Launches Finishline.com
As part of its push to improve its reach as an omni-channel retailer, The Finish Line, Inc. re-launched Finishline.com with an enhanced focus on the customer. New features include enhanced ease and ability to find product quickly, improved scalability, si
Sean John Appoints Jeff Tweedy President
Sean John Corporate announced Jeff Tweedy as president of the company. In this role, Tweedy will report directly to Sean John Chairman and Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations..
SIA Snow Show Attendees Again Offered 2-for-1 Lift Tickets by Colorado Resorts
For the fourth year running, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) are partnering-up to give 2013 SIA Snow Show attendees the chance to “Ski/Snowboard the Best of Colorado” with free or 2-for-1 lift ticket v
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
Lululemon Settles Yoga Patent Lawsuits
Lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a Calvin Klein, Inc. licensee for Calvin Klein Performance, have entered into a settlement agreement that will resolve the pending design paten
OIA VantagePoint: Solid Gains For Outdoor Product Sales in October
The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c
Adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon
Adidas' NEO label has signed Selena Gomez as its new style icon and guest designer. The three-year partnership runs through the end of 2015…
