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Stage Stores Launches Off-Price Concept
Stage Stores, Inc. is launching Steele's, its new off-price concept for small town America…
Perry Ellis’ Womens’ President Exits
Perry Ellis International announced that Christa Michalaros, president of PEI Womenswear, is leaving her position to pursue other interests. The company named Lana Todorovich, currently president of Swim, Ladies Activewear & Shapewear as interim head of P
Airwalk and Vision Street Wear Gain Watch Licenses
Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced an exclusive, multi-year license agreement with timepiece designer, Xtreme Time. Under the agreement, Xtreme Time will design, market and sell Airwalk and Vision Street Wear branded watches in North
ShoesTV Launches Redesign
ShoesTV (http://shoes.tv/), the first online TV site dedicated to providing shoe-related news and entertainment around the clock, launch its site redesign that features a larger focus on news content and ease of navigation…
Jones Group in Talks to Sell Jeans Brands
Jones Group, the parent of Nine West, is in talks to sell off its jeanswear division to Delta Galil Industries Inc. The sale is estimated in bring in $350 million to $400 million…
Cybex Plans to Fight Latest Nasdaq Delisting Action
Cybex International, Inc. has received a determination letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that the company has not regained compliance with the minimum stockholders' equity requirement of $10 million for continued listing on the Nasdaq Gl
Marika Signs Laila Ali as Endorser
Marika, the women's activewear company, has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Laila Ali…
Polartec Adventure Grant Applications Available
Applications for Polartec Challenge grants are now available for 2012 expeditions…
Shoe City Promotes Don Heasley to President
Shoe City, with 30 regional stores in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, has promoted Don Heasley, former vice president and COO, to president. Greg Greenberg, formerly the men’s footwear buyer, was promoted to the newly created general merchandi
PutterMaster Hires U.S. Sales Rep Team
PutterMaster, LLC, manufacturer of the golf putting aid PutterMaster, has hired Arrive Golf Group to manage U.S. sales efforts for the company's putting training aid used by Tour Pros…
Avid Fans Study Identifies Fan Base for Niche Sports
American sports fans have been opening their minds and wallets to a host of diverse sports, including figure skating, gymnastics, men's golf, high school sports and pro boxing, according to a new study from Scarborough Sports Marketing focusing on “A
The Buckle Posts Double-Digit Comp Sales Gain In September
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 10.3 percent for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 versus the year-ago period. Net sales for the fiscal month increased 13.0 percent to $98.4 million from net sales of $87.1 mill
Nordstrom’s September Comps Jump 10.3 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.7 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 1. Preliminary retail sales of $943 million for September 2011 increased 16.3 percent compared with $810 million for the same period in fiscal 2010…
Saks’ Comps Vault 9.3 Percent in September
Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $275.0 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011 compared to $256.4 million for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010, a 7.3 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 9.3 percent for the mon
Buff, Inc. Selects Advertising Agency
Buff, Inc., known for its headwear, has selected Seattle-based Milepost 59 as its advertising agency of record…
