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Michael Egeck Steps Down as Hurley’s CEO
Nike, Inc. announced that company founder and chairman Bob Hurley will assume the interim CEO role at Hurley International, LLC, replacing Michael Egeck who has decided to leave the company. Hurley will work closely with Roger Wyett, president of Nike, In
Sport Chalet Q4 Hurt by Lack of Snow, But Comps Rebounding
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported that sales of winter related merchandise plummeted 32.1 percent in the fourth quarter ended April 1, citing warm winter weather as a drag on sales. Overall net sales declined by $16.3 million, or 16.6 percent to $81.9 million,
Verde PR Names Lingafelter to Digital Marketing Post
Verde PR & Consulting this week hired Sara Lingafelter, former digital engagement program manager at REI, as its new director of digital and social media marketing…
Golf Rounds Surge Again in April
According to a survey by Golf Datatech, golf rounds played jumped 17.1 percent in May. For the year-to-date period, golf round are ahead 20.0 percent…
Headsweats to Sponsor Women’s Running and Cycling Sponsorships
Headsweats continues their commitment to women’s athletics through sponsoring all four events of the Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon Series for 2012 and with a renewed sponsorship of the Team Colavita/espnW Women’s Pro Cycling Tea
Costco Wholesale’s U.S. Comps Clock in at 5 Percent in May
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported comparable store sales for the period ended May 27 rose 5 percent in the United States, excluding the impact of fuel prices…
NJ Governor Strikes Deal with Amazon, Pushes Marketplace Fairness Act
Amazon has agreed to build two fulfillment centers in New Jersey and begin collecting and paying state and local sales taxes on its sales within the state no later than July 1, 2013 in exchange for state incentives, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announc
Nordstrom’s Comps Climb 5.3 Percent in May
Nordstrom reported a 5.3 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended May 26, 2012 compared with the four-week period ended May 28, 2011. Preliminary total retail sales of $870 million for May 2012 increased 9.3 percent compared wit
Halfords Group Reports Cycling Sales Fell After Strong FY 2012
Halfords Group plc reported comparable store sales of cycling products within its Leisure segment grew 9.7 percent in the year ended March 30, but said such sales have since fallen off significantly in the United Kingdom and Ireland…
Dick’s SG To Open Run Specialty Concept
Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open a specialty running retail store, True Runner. The new store, located in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, will cater to running enthusiasts with best-in-class footwear, apparel, accessories and exper
Big Agnes Expands Staff and Warehouse
Big Agnes Inc. has expanded its staff and its warehouse and office space to address the company's growing sales and distribution…
Neiman Marcus Quarterly Profit Up 35 Percent
Neiman Marcus, Inc. said that for the 13 weeks ended April 28, the total revenuesr reached $1.06 billion compared to $983.8 million in the prior year. Comparable revenues increased 6.7 percent. Operating earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012
SGS Certifies Performance Attributes of Gramicci’s Natural Fabrics
Gramicci has received independent testing confirming the brand's Natural Performance Technology (NPT) apparel performs as well, or better than, chemically-treated cottons or petroleum-based synthetics…
Golfsmith Opens Store in San Antonio
The nation’s largest specialty golf retailer is swinging into San Antonio and opening the area’s largest experiential retail golf store. The newest Golfsmith location measuring 30,400 square foot facility is Golfsmith’s 12th Texas store
Skechers Performance Initiative Gaining Traction
Speaking at the B. Riley & Co Investor Conference, Skechers USA’s COO and CFO David Weinberg said Skechers new performance push, represented by its GOrun and GOwalk lines, are generally doing “quite well” with many other styles coming so
