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Dick Johnson to Lead Foot Locker’s U.S. Operations
Foot Locker, Inc. said Dick Johnson, who has been leading the company's strong European operation, will become president and CEO of Foot Locker U.S., Footaction, Kids Foot Locker and Lady Foot Locker…
Late-Shoppers Boost December Retail Comps to 3% Growth; Best Since April ’08
The holiday season may have begun with a languid November that saw same-store sales dip 0.3% despite easy comparisons to a weak 2008, but a pivotal December saw retailers rebound to post nearly 3% growth for the season…
Top-Ranked ATP Doubles Team Signs with K-Swiss
K-Swiss has signed Bob and Mike Bryan to its 2010 tennis
roster. Previously with Adidas, the brothers are currently the top-ranked team on the ATP World Doubles Tour…
Top-Ranked ATP Doubles Team Signs with K-Swiss
K-Swiss has signed Bob and Mike Bryan to its 2010 tennis
roster. Previously with Adidas, the brothers are currently the top-ranked team on the ATP World Doubles Tour…
CEOs Join NSGA Conf. Panel
An esteemed panel of industry CEOs will be on hand to join the discussion on future business outlooks when the NSGA Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit convene at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, FL on May 2-5…
Cherokee Inc. Reaches Swimwear Agreement with Blue By Yoo
In an agreement, Blue By Yoo, garment manufacturer and packager based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, said it will create women’s, junior’s and girl’s swimwear for Cherokee’s Sideout brand…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears NFL Licensing Case
The National Football League this week will hear arguments over the league’s exclusive agreement with Adidas’ Reebok subsidiary to sell hats, jerseys and other apparel with team logos. Lawyers for the pro football owners will ask the justices
University Takes Issue with Provost’s Nike Seat
Citing a “conflict of interest,” the American Association of University Professors at the University of Washington has asked Provost Phyllis Wise to resign her newly-appointed position as a member of the Board of Directors at Nike, Inc…
LaCrosse Footwear Sees 21% Q4 Revenue Hike
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. expects fourth-quarter sales to jump 21% to $42.5 million, driven by strong gains in its work and outdoor segments. For the full year, sales are expected to rise 9% to $139.2 million. The company, which also owns the Danner boot br
OR Sees Winter Market Buyer Count Ahead of Last Year
Outdoor Retailer said that buyer registration and store representation for 2010 Winter Market is tracking ahead of this time last year…
SIA: Snowsports Inventories Shrink Despite Flat Early Season Sales
Overall snow sports sales from August to November were about even with the same period last season, despite a significant drop in equipment sales, that according to a retail audit released last week by Snowsports Industries America. Many retailers reporte
OIA: November Outdoor Sales Rise 2%
Warmer-than-usual weather in November could not suppress outdoor retail sales, which rose 2% on the strength of Chain and Internet sales. Sales for November rose from $406 million to $412 million despite a 9% decline in the Specialty channel, according to
Bass Pro Buys Five Crystal-Pierz Marine Dealerships
Tracker Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, purchased five dealerships from Minnesota boat retailer Crystal-Pierz Marine, according to several reports…
Board Retailers Association Names New Members to Board
The Board Retailers Association has added three new members to its board of directors…
Kellwood Acquires ISIS
Kellwood Company, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of fashion brands, has acquired ISIS, a company focused on women’s performance and casual apparel. Terms of the deal, which was completed through Kellwood’s American Recreation Products
