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Delayed BTS Shoppers Boost September Comps
A lukewarm start to the back-to-school season led to underwhelming growth for August retail, but it would appear anxious retailers can exhale a bit after a surprisingly solid September marked the return of stronger BTS sales as young consumers wait until
Retail Forecasts Indicate Low-Singles Growth for Holiday ’10
The National Retail Federation and the International Council for Shopping Centers have issued initial forecasts for the 2010 Holiday season, with each organization predicting initial sales to improve low- to mid-single digit growth versus the year-ago per
Billabong Deal Boosts Retail Presence in Australasia Region
Similar to the company’s recent acquisition of West 49 in Canada, Billabong reached an agreement to acquire Australian retail assets from the General Pants Group and associated parties for an undisclosed price…
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…
Under Armour Creates Wounded Warrior Camouflage Uniforms
Through a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, Under Armour announced the creation of college football uniforms for the University of Utah, Texas Tech University, and University of Maryland. This marks the second year Under Armour has designed custom
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
Brooks-Range Launches Ambassador Program
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, announces the launch of the Brooks-Range Ambassador Program…
Orvis Launches New M-Commerce Site
The Orvis Co. launched an m-commerce site, enabling customers to make purchases from their mobile device. Orvis’ mobile channel now reaches all of its 60 retail locations in the U.S. and U.K. and 350 Orvis dealers worldwide…
IMG Completes Acquisition of ISP Sports
IMG Worldwide, Inc. (IMG), the global sports and media company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of ISP Sports, a U.S. college media rights management company…
Report: Nike to Gain NFL Apparel Licensing Rights
National Football League owners will be presented with a proposal on Tuesday to award the league's apparel and sideline rights to Nike Inc., according to various news reports. Reebok has been the NFL's apparel licensing partner since 2001…
GSI Commerce to Open Customization Center in Louisville
GSI Commerce held the grand opening of the company's new customization facility in Louisville. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson on Monday joined NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and officials from GSI Commerce at the eve
