AAFA: Footwear Consumption for 2010 Jumps 14 Percent
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) released its ShoeStats 2011 report, a snapshot of the U.S. footwear industry market trends for 2010. The report indicates that U.S. footwear consumption for 2010 jumped 14 percent over 2009 figures…
ISPO Munich Registrations Ahead of 2011 Record
Messe München GmbH said exhibition registrations for ISPO Munich 2012 are rising on top of last year's record numbers. With ISPO Munich still four months away, the number of registered exhibitors rose by 2.8 percent, while the reservations for exhibi
China Dongxiang’s CEO Resigns
China Dongxiang, one of the country’s leading sports apparel retailers, announced the resignation of its CEO after she was on the job less than a year. Sandrine Zerbib, a former president in Greater China for Adidas had been named CEO in November 20
Laura Lang Elected to VF Corp’s Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of VF Corp. has elected Laura W. Lang to serve as a director. Lang is the global chief executive officer of Digitas, the largest digital agency in the world and a unit of Publicis Groupe S.A…
NOC to Open The North Face Concept Store
Nantahala Outdoor Center will celebrate the grand opening of its retail concept shop from The North Face inside it's 18,000-square-foot store in Gatlinburg Saturday…
Nikwax Names Sales Rep for Upper Midwest
Nikwax hired John Horsnell for sales representation in the Upper Midwest markets, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois…
Smith and Wesson Secures Two Texas Law Enforcement Contracts
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has been awarded firearm contracts in Texas from the Austin Police Department and from the San Antonio Police Officers Association. Both organizations converted to firearms from the Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P)
Athletic Propulsion Labs Announces “BANiversary” Event
Athletic Propulsion Labs, the basketball shoe maker, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the NBA ban of their basketball shoes with a special discount sale. On Oct. 19, the Athletic Propulsion Labs Concept 1 and Concours basketball shoes were on sale f
U.K. Retail Comps Lag Inflation in September
U.K. retail sales rose 0.3 percent in September on a like-for-like basis from September 2010, when sales had risen 0.5 percent. On a total basis, sales were up 2.5 percent, against a 2.2 percent increase in September 2010…
Canadian Law Group Sues Reebok Over Toning Claims
Consumer Law Group Inc., based in Montreal, announced the filing in the Quebec Superior Court of a proposed national class action lawsuit against Reebok on behalf of individuals who have purchased the footwear EasyTone and RunTone. The class action involv
Scottish Retail Sales Up 0.8 percent in September
Total Scottish retail sales in September were up 0.8 percent on September 2010, when they had increased 2.3 percent, according to recent data released by the Scottish Retail Consortium. Like-for-like sales were 0.6 percent lower than a year ago, when they
RadiciSpandex Plant in Tuscaloosa to Close
A plant in Tuscaloosa owned by RadiciSpandex Corp., a maker of elastic fiber and yarn, is closing. Eighty-nine jobs will be impacted…
NRF: Consumers Plan to Take Advantage of Holiday Sales to Self-Gift
Armed with savvy shopping skills and a renewed focus on value, consumers this holiday season will shop at a variety of locations and channels as they scope out ways to get the best bang for their buck. According to the NRF’s 2011 Holiday Consumer I
Skechers Announces Third Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers is teaming up with Kids Foot Locker to kick off the third annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk to raise funds for children with special needs and education on Oct. 30, 2011. The lineup for this year's festivities include fitness expe
Report: Golf Apparel Sales Post Significant Increases Through August
Golf Datatech reports that retail year-to-date golf apparel sales through August 2011 show significant increases in every category and in every channel over the same period in 2010…
