Izod Named Official Apparel of Champions Series Tennis
PVH Corp. announced that its Izod brand is the 2011 “Official Apparel of the Champions Series” 12-city tennis tournament. Through the sponsorship, PVH is outfitting all tournament officials, ball kids, and staff in…
Bass Pro Faces Federal Suit Alleging Racial Discrimination
The federal government has sued Bass Pro over alleged racial discrimination in its hiring practices dating back to 2005. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws in employment, filed a l
Mountain Resort Bookings Continue to Climb
The most recent data released by the Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) revealed reservation activity for western mountain destinations remained solid in August. Reservations taken in August for arrivals in August through January are up
Hauptman Leaves L.L. Bean, Opens Design Shop
Jim Hauptman is stepping down as design director at Maine-based outdoor specialty retailer L.L.Bean to launch a new product design/marketing consultancy, in Portland, ME…
QBP Certified to Service XFusion Products
The QBP Shock Treatment Center (STC) has achieved certification as an official XFusion authorized service center for forks, rear shocks and adjustable seat posts. STC is the only X-Fusion distributor service center in North America authorized to repair th
Lacrosse Star Grant Catalino Joins Under Armour Team
Under Armour announced a partnership with professional lacrosse player Grant Catalino, who will be a featured athlete for Under Armour's new hard goods lacrosse equipment and appear across various marketing platforms…
Pelkey Promoted to UA’s VP, Brand Communications/Entertainment
Diane Pelkey has been promoted to vice president, global brand communications/entertainment. She was formerly senior director global communications…
Dahlgren Rehires Zullo for Inside Sales
Dahlgren Footwear has rehired Gregg Zullo as dedicated inside sales and customer service expert, with additional oversight of shipping…
ICSC Predicts Holiday Spending up 3 Percent
The International Council of Shopping Centers said it expects holiday sales to increase 3 percent this year. That's a slower pace than the 4.1 percent gain in 2010 as many shoppers are expected to remain worried about the economy…
Peak Resorts Inc. Expects IPO to Raise $75 Million
Peak Resorts, Inc., which operates a dozen small ski resorts in Midwest, Northeast and Southeast markets, said it expects to raise $75 million in its initial public offering, according to an amended S1 filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Container Traffic Rebounds as Retailers Restock for Holidays
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is beginning to rise over last year again as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federat
Bollé and Telluride Ski Resort Announce Partnership
Bollé Eyewear has become the official eyewear sponsor of the Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado…
Collective Brands Expands Distribution Agreements for PLG Brands
The Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), which owns Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite, announced that it has signed new distribution agreements with partners to continue the rapid international expansion of several of its b
Stride Rite Expands into Infant Apparel
Stride Rite Children's Group launched Robeez by Stride Rite Layette, marking Stride Rite's first expansion into infant apparel…
Retailers Demand Tennessee Revisit Amazon Deal
Amazon.com's deal to begin paying state sales tax in California as early as September 2012 has increased pressure on Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to renegotiate that state's deal with the company. Under Haslam's predecessor, the state agreed
