ShopperTrak Estimates 4.7 Percent Increase in Holiday Spending
ShopperTrak said a surge in traffic at retail stores and malls last week and the day after Christmas point to a 4.7 percent gain in December GAFO sales compared to December 2010. Foot traffic on Monday, Dec. 26 increased 25.9% over the same day last year
IBM: Online Sales Jump for Christmas, ‘Mega-Monday’
The IBM Coremetrics Benchmark shows that online sales rose sharply on Christmas Day as well as on the day after Christmas. Dubbed “Mega-Monday” by many retailers because Dec. 26 fell on Monday this year, IBM officials said online sales grew 27.8 percent o
Eastman Outdoors Appoints New Leadership Team
Eastman Outdoors, which makes cookware for the outdoors, named Rob Eastman as chairman and chief executive officer and Erik Eastman as vice president. As chairman and CEO, Eastman is responsible for leading the company and building the value of Eastman Ou
Zumba, Yoga and Outdoor Activities Among 2012 Fitness Trend Predictions
Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals; strength training; and fitness programs for older adults were the top three fitness trends predicted for 2012, according to an annual survey conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine. F
Boycott Prompts Petzl America to Distance Itself from Online Piracy Bill
After its name appeared on a boycott list, Petzl America said last week it does not support the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA; H.R. 3261), although it continues to back legislation that would help reduce the theft of intellectual property, production of co
REI Foundation Awards $50,000 to The Mountaineers
The REI Foundation awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to The Mountaineers, the Seattle-based outdoor education, recreation and conservation nonprofit founded in 1906. Lloyd and Mary Anderson enrolled in the nonprofit’s first basic
Raids Net $77 Million in Counterfeit Goods
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced the seizure of more than 327,000 counterfeit items with a manufacturer's suggested retail price worth an estimated $76.8 million. The haul included
ComScore: Online Holiday Sales Up 15 Percent Through Dec. 25
ComScore estimated holiday season retail e-commerce spending rose 16 percent to $2.8 billion last week and 15 percent for the Nov. 1 through Dec. 26 period…
NPD Group: Brick-and-mortar Traffic Rose Week Before Christmas
Brick-and-mortar retailers saw a strong close to the holiday shopping season last week as traffic increased to 69 percent of U.S. consumers from 68 percent the prior week, according to The NPD Group, Inc. Specialty Apparel and Specialty Footwear retailers
Ugg Appoints Creative Director
UGG Australia has promoted Leah Larson to creative director, a newly created position, according to Women's Wear Daily. Previously, Larson spent seven years as vice president of product for Ugg…
Nordstrom Rack to Open First Rhode Island Store
Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Warwick, R.I., located just outside of Providence. The new 37,360 square-foot store is scheduled to open during fall 2012 in a newly developed wing at Warwick Mall…
SKLZ Named Official Training Partner of Football University
SKLZ has been named the official provider of performance training equipment for all Football University (FBU) camps nationwide. In addition to providing FBU with training tools, SKLZ, in partnership with Athletes' Performance, will directly impact th
Vernon Davis Joins Team Arctic Ease as Spokesperson
Arctic Ease announced that Vernon Davis, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has joined Team Arctic Ease. Davis will serve as a face of Arctic Ease in the professional football community as well as introduce Arctic Ease to millions of sports fans acro
Bass Pro Shops Names Conservation Partners Of The Year
Bass Pro Shops has named Richard Childress, president and chief executive officer of Richard Childress Racing and Bob Ziehmer, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation as their “2011 Conservation Partners of the Year.”…
Vineyard Vines Enters NHL Licensing Deal
Vineyard Vines, best known for its whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logo, has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Hockey League (NHL) to design and distribute a line of men's and women’s accessories that include ties
