Footzyrolls Hires First Reps for Sports Division
Footzyrolls, the maker of foldable footwear, announced the first new sales representatives hired to the company's sports division to service fine golf shops and resorts. The six new hires will cover several territories including New York, Atlanta, Ar
Timex Partners with UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute
Timex is joining forces with the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) on a number of research and educational studies about heart rate zone/GPS training and the importance of using proper training equipment, during and after tr
ISCC: September Chain-Stores Post 5.5 Percent September Gain
U.S. chain-store sales in September rose by 5.5 percent on a year-over-year basis according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Luxury sales rose by 10.4 percent and continued to be a key driver of total sales…
Sportfishing Industry Applaulds Gulf of Mexico Recovery Legislation
The sportfishing industry commended the bi-partisan House of Representatives members from the five Gulf Coast states for their efforts to direct much-needed funding to the Gulf of Mexico region for economic and environmental recovery in the aftermath of t
Golfsmith Makes South Africa Push in MoreGolf Partnership
Golfsmith International Inc. has entered into an exclusive partnership with The MoreGolf Group, the largest golf retailer in South Africa. The retailer said the agreement with MoreGolf signals a continuance of Golfsmith's global strategy aimed at for
Shoe Carnival Launches E-Commerce Website
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has launched its e-commerce website at ShoeCarnival.com. The new site is boasting over 1,500 styles of footwear and accessories from Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Sperry and others…
BRC: U.K.Retail Price Inflation Remained Steady in September
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is indicating that overall U.K. retail store price inflation remained at 2.7 percent in September. Food inflation was unchanged at 5.0 percent in September. Non-food inflation fell to 1.3 percent in September from 1.4 p
NRF Sees 97 Percent of Chain Retailer Utilizing Background Checks
As retailers across the country begin to hire hundreds of thousands of holiday employees, the National Retail Federation released a survey that illustrates the importance of employee background screenings in keeping customers safe…
Mountain Equipment Co-op Publishes Accountability Report
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has published its Accountability Report, providing a comprehensive view of the popular outdoor retailer's practices and performance across its business, from how products are designed and manufactured, to store operatio
New Balance Sees Revenues Reaching $2 Billion in 2011
New Balance expects to grow by more than 15 percent globally this year and become a $2 billion company by 2012. The company attributed the growth to strength at its U.S. licensed stores, successful product launches and a positive response to its 'Let
Reebok to Open NHL In-Store Shops in Champs Sports
Reebok's Sports Licensed Division (SLD) announced a unique partnership with Champs Sports to establish it as a pinnacle retail destination for the NHL in both Canada and the United States. Champs Sports will be creating unique “shop-in-shops,” where
City Sports Builds Female-Friendly In-Store Shop
City Sports said it is about to wrap up construction on a new in-store experience for female customers at its Boylston Street store in downtown Boston as part of an update to the brand's flagship location. The women's in-store shop, including a
Orvis Launches Mobile Shopping App
The Orvis Company launched its iPhone and Android rich apps. The apps complement all of Orvis' cross-channel touch points including retail stores, e-commerce, catalogs, and a mobile-optimized website…
Keen Launches Instant Recess Toolkit
Keen, Inc. released the Instant Recess Toolkit, developed by UCLA's Dr. Toni Yancey and made available for free by Keen. This resource is a tool to help employers of all sizes easily implement daily activity breaks at work, which Keen has coined “rec
Dick’s SG Announce ‘MVP of the Week’ Program
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its “MVP of the Week” program, a consumer promotion that recognizes amateur athletes for moments of greatness on the playing field and in the arena…
