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L.L. Bean Launches Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy…
L.L. Bean is shifting its marketing strategy and has hired two new advertising firms to address the reality of multi-channel marketing in today’s retail environment. The company has hired JWT, a New York advertising firm, to handle its traditional media a
OGIO Fights Against Bag Organizer Infringement
OGIO announced that it has issued more than a dozen cease-and-desist letters to golf retailers and bag manufacturers throughout the U.S., which the company feels are infringing on the its patented Woode organization technology…
adidas Will Not Debut ‘Smartball’ at World Cup
adidas confirmed that the 'smartball technology' that uses the a soccer ball as an information carrier to assist referees in determining whether or not a shot has crossed the goal line will not debut at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It will also not
Reebok Inks Sponsorship Deal with Daddy Yankee
Reebok and Latin music recording artist Daddy Yankee have formed a multi-year partnership that includes a signature collection of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories called DY. Regarded as one of the most respected and influential reggaeton artists
AMF Looks to Open New Centers, Convert Old
AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. announced a strategic initiative to both build new centers and to convert several of its existing centers to a new operating concept. Paul Barkley, who has been with AMF for over 25 years, has been promoted to SVP, new center dev
ISIS Appoints Siquis as Agency of Record
ISIS announced the hiring of Siquis Ltd. of Baltimore, Maryland as the company's agency of record. Siquis will handle all aspects of the ISIS image including collateral, in-store merchandising, advertising, and website development…
Volcom Shareholders Price Secondary Offering
Volcom has priced an underwritten secondary public offering of 5 million shares of its common stock by certain selling stockholders at a public offering price of $34.00 per share. The underwriters of the offering have a 30-day option to purchase up to an
New Snow Records Set at Vail Resorts
Vail Mountain surpassed its all-time historical cumulative snowfall record with year-to-date snowfall of 141 inches, or nearly 12 feet of snow. The prior record of 140 inches was set during the 1985-1986 winter season. In November alone, nearly 84 inches
Shoe Carnival Continues Momentum; November Comps Climb 12.8%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported record November sales for the month of November. Sales increased 15.2% to $52.0 million from sales of $45.2 million for the same month in 2004. Comparable store sales increased 12.8% in November 2005…
Brown Shoe Adds Hendra to Board
Carla Hendra, co-CEO of Ogilvy North America, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Brown Shoe Company, Inc. She joined OgilvyOne in 1996 as executive group director, direct/interactive marketing. In 1998, she was appointed president, OgilvyOne No
The Buckle Ekes Outs 0.3% Comp Sales Gain for November
The Buckle, Inc. reported that sales for November increased by 5.6% to $42.5 million from sales of $40.3 million in November 2004. Comparable-store sales rose 0.3%.
Gildan Q4 Income Jumps 73% on 24% Sales Increase
Gildan reported fiscal fourth quarter net earnings of $29.2 million and diluted E.P.S. of 48 cents, up respectively 73.6% and 71.4% from the fourth quarter of last year. Sales in the fourth quarter amounted to $180.7 million, up 24.1% from the fourth quar
Nordstrom Comps Climb 2.8% in November
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $706.5 million for the month of November, an increase of 5.8%compared to sales of $667.6 million for the same period in 2004. Same-store sales increased 2.8%…
Stein Mart November Comps Decline 4.1%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported that total sales for the month ended November 26 declined 3.6% to $135.4 million from $140.3 million in November 2004. Comparable store sales decreased 4.1% for the november period…
DVS Names New Moto Team Manager
DVS Shoe Company announced the appointment of Dano Legere as Moto team manager. Dano He will work with the team and oversee all moto related marketing efforts. Dano came to DVS from Cycle News, where he spent the past 7 years handling sales and marketing.
