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Amazon Looks to Expand High-End Retail; Dick’s and TSA Respond
Based on a recent acquisition, e-commerce mogul Amazon, parent company of Zappos, is taking steps into the into the high-end retail space by acquiring BuyVIP, a members-only retail club serving Europe…
Divot Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek
Golf apparel manufacturer Divot’s Sportswear has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots president Bob Friedman. While plans are for the Divots and Sope Creek sales staffs to remain separate entities, the embroider
August Golf Rounds Down 3.6%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 4.9% in August 2010 compared to August 2009 and down 3.6% on a YTD basis…
New Era Cap Creates Anniversary Design Project
To celebrate New Era Cap Co., Inc.'s 90th anniversary as an international headwear and apparel brand, the company is launching New Era XC later this month. In the U.S., 90 key influencers, tastemakers and passionate fans have been tapped to design a
United Sporting Companies Taps Two Execs
United Sporting Companies has hired two new executives, Chief Information Officer John P. McCarthy and Chief Purchasing Officer Scott Walker, as part of its leadership team…
Vasque Appoints Director of Product Development
Vasque promoted Kyle Rackiewicz to director of product development for outdoor brands at Red Wing, its parent. Rackiewicz has been with the Red Wing group for over five years, first as product manager at Irish Setter and then overseeing design for both Re
Wheaties Box to Feature Ford Ironman Champion
Wheaties will feature the champion of the Ford Ironman World Championship on its box for the first time in coming months as part of a campaign to position its Wheaties Fuel cereal as a key component of any sports nutrition diet…
FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guides
Proposed revisions to the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides cautions marketers not to make blanket, general claims that a product is “environmentally friendly” or “eco-friendly” because such claims raise expectations tha
Federal Grant to Help Nicaraguan Apparel Sector
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $2 million grant to the International Labor Organization in a bid to improve labor conditions in the Nicaraguan garment sector. The grant marks an expansion of the Better Work program pioneered in Cambodia ten ye
Body Glove Adds Two New Sales Managers
Body Glove's newly hired Jono Siegel takes his position as sales manager for Sporting Goods and Marine distributors…
Canada Goose Adds Sales Reps
Canada Goose has expanded its U.S. sales force with the addition of the Denne Group, handling the Midwest territory including Minnesota to Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, and Treeline Sales, covering the Southeast territory from Virginia to Fl
Sport Obermeyer Appoints Senior Executive
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer has appointed 20-year industry veteran Robert Yturri as Senior Vice President of Product and Brand Management…
Kids Foot Locker Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark Shoes
Kids Foot Locker is offering a variety of glow-in-the-dark footwear aimed at the Halloween holiday. Items include the Nike Air Max 95 in several “glow” colors. Converse All Star Hi Glow are available in pink or green..
Dillard’s Comps Rise 3% in September
Dillard’s, Inc. said merchandise sales for the five weeks ended Oct. 2, 2010 were $532.2 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended Oct. 3, 2009 of $519.3 million…
Nordstrom Shows 7.5% Rise in September Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. experienced a 7.5% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009…
