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Luxottica Acquires Brazil’s Group Tecnol Ltda
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Grupo Tecnol Ltda in a deal that could propel Brazil from the tenth to the fifth largest market for the Italian optical giant's wholesale division, which owns the Oakley and Ray Ban sunglass
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in October in the U.S. were down 6.5 percent compared to October 2010. Public access play was down 5.9 percent for the month and private course activity was down 8.8 percent…
Under Armour to Sponsor Tough Mudder Series
Tough Mudder and Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership that will start in January 2012. The global partnership designates Under Armour as the “Official Outfitter” of the 35-event worldwide Tough Mudder series and title sponsor of events in Londo
Perry Ellis Amends Loan Agreement
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that the company has entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement amending the company’s existing senior credit facility until Dec. 2, 2016, with a consortium of financial institutions wi
Patagonia To Open Second Chicago Store
Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago…
Jaco Announces NFL’s Jonathan Vilma as New Brand Ambassador
Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, has joined Jaco, the performance sports brand, as its newest brand ambassador…
Lululemon’s Q3 Earnings Soar on 16 Percent Comps Growth
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported revenues climbed 30.9 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 30, to $230.2 million from $175.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable stores sales increased 16 percent on a constant dollar basis. Earning
Hibbett To Open Store in Portales, NM
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. announced the execution of a lease for a new store in Portales, NM. Currently Hibbett has 10 locations in the state of New Mexico…
OR Winter Exhibitors Lease Record Space
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which takes place Jan. 19-22 in Salt Lake City, has drawn more than 100 new exhibitors and nearly 900 returning exhibitors, according Nielsen Business Media, the show's producer. Nielsen has sold nearly 380,000 square
Pennney’s November Comps Slide 2.0 Percent
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that its comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 26, 2011, decreased 2.0 percent. This compares to a 9.2 percent increase in the same period last year. Total company sales in November decreased 5.9 p
Johnson Outdoors Profits Rise in FY 2011
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced higher revenue, profit and earnings for fiscal 2011 as strong performance by new products in the company's Marine Electronic and Diving brands more than offset a 45 percent drop in…
The North Face Publishes First Sustainability Report
The North Face issued its first public sustainability report, which covers the company's progress in 2010 on using bluesign approved and recycled fabrics, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and increasing participation in outdoor recreation
Shaquille O’Neal Looking to Redevelop Shoe Line
Shaquille O’Neal, who retired from the NBA last year, has hired Mary Gleason, who ran the Starter collection for Nike, to help revamp his Shaq-branded footwear and apparel…
Pelé Sports Earns ISPO Award
The Trinity 3E from Pelé Sports was awarded the most innovative product of the year in the area of “footwear” as part of the ISPO BRANDNEW Awards…
Isis Finalizes Product and Design Team
Isis appointed a director of design and development, a product manager, a product developer and a product designer at its new home in Boulder, CO. The appointments follows parent company American Rec's decision last spring to move the women’s a
