L.L. Bean Best in Customer Service for July
L.L. Bean provided a level of customer service across all channels in July that was among the best in the U.S. For the third month in 2014, L.L. Bean has topped the overall customer service rankings in Stella Benchmarks…
NRF Taps New VP Retail Programs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has hired Mary Heitman as VP of retail programs…
DSW to Open Stores in Santee, CA and Pittsburgh
DSW Inc. plans to open stores in Santee, CA and Pittsburgh…
Bergans of Norway Joins Conservation Alliance
Technical outdoor apparel and backpacking brand, Bergans of Norway has joined the Conservation Alliance…
Pacific Sunwear Logs Q2 Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that adjusted for special items it showed a loss from continuing operations of $1.8 million, or 3 cents a share, as compared to income from continuing operations of $1.6 million, or 2 cents, for the same period a yea
Billabong Reports $233.7 Million Loss for Fiscal 2014
Billabong International Limited lost $233.7 million in the fiscal year ended June 30 compared with a loss of $859.5 million in fiscal 2013, but has resumed growing in the United States for the first time in years, the company reported…
Amer Sports Updates 2014 Outlook
Amer Sports expects global trading conditions to remain challenging, with some regional improvements during the remainder of 2014, it told investor at its annual Capital Markets Day…
Arctic Ice Selects Social Media Marketing Agency
Arctic Ice announced their selection of WikWorks, a social media marketing company specializing in the outdoor sporting goods market…
German Bikes Sales up 4 Percent in Frist Half
Germany's bicycle trade association, Zweirad-Industrie-Verband e.V. (ZIV), estimates that around 2.8 million bicycles and e-bikes were sold to end users in Germany from January to June, up four percent from the first half of 2013 thanks primarily to
BRG Sports Invests in Strategic Bell and Giro Vendor, Divests Last Easton Business
BRG Sports Inc. continues to pedal furiously in its race to become more focused and streamlined. On Monday, it announced it had acquired a stake in a Swedish start-up company that is providing patented anti-concussion technology to a growing array of bike
Genesco Cuts FY Guidance on Weak Q2
Citing weakness at its Lids Sports Group, Genesco Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis fell 39.4 percent in the second quarter. It also sharply reduced its EPS guidance for the year due to continued erosion at Lids for the balance of the year. Comp
RSG Appoints Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), which is owned by The Finish Line, Inc., has appointed Bob Wallace as senior adviser, strategic Initiatives. Wallace will focus on strategic planning, operational excellence and being an ambassador to the running communi
FIFA and US Soccer Organizations Sued Over Concussion Policies
A class action complaint on behalf of current and former soccer players has been filed against the FIFA, the sport's international governing body, along with other U.S.-based soccer associations, for the alleged failure to adopt effective policies to
Port of Long Beach Resumes Normal Operations as Storm Surge Lessens
The Port of Long Beach resumed full cargo-handling operations Thursday, Aug. 28, after a lessening of storm surges from Hurricane Marie that had battered south-facing piers and interrupted the loading and unloading of four vessels a day earlier…
ExOfficio Officially Names Thompson as General Manager
ExOfficio disclosed that Brian Thompson took over as the company's general manager June 16 and will continue to leverage the brand’s position as a global leader in adventure travel apparel…
