Polartec Adventure Grant Applications Available
Applications for Polartec Challenge grants are now available for 2012 expeditions…
Shoe City Promotes Don Heasley to President
Shoe City, with 30 regional stores in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, has promoted Don Heasley, former vice president and COO, to president. Greg Greenberg, formerly the men’s footwear buyer, was promoted to the newly created general merchandi
Western Governors Create Advisory Panel for Get Out West Initiative
The Western Governors' Association has formed a diverse group of experts to develop recommendations for strengthening the Western economy by growing the outdoor recreation and tourism sectors and connecting today's youth to the many outdoor recr
Adidas Partners with Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. and Adidas Originals announced a one-of-a-kind lifestyle and gaming partnership for Need for Speed The Run. Combining the cultural expertise of both brands, consumers will not only see the iconic Adidas Superstar shoes in Need for Spe
Newton Running Staffers Run for IBD Foundation
Newton Running is sending six employees to run the ING New York City Marathon on November 6 to raise funds for the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Foundation…
Under Armour Gets Early OK for Locust Point Expansion
Under Armour received city Planning Commission approval to pursue waterfront improvement projects near its Locust Point headquarters in Baltimore with the help of tax-increment financing…
Avid Fans Study Identifies Fan Base for Niche Sports
American sports fans have been opening their minds and wallets to a host of diverse sports, including figure skating, gymnastics, men's golf, high school sports and pro boxing, according to a new study from Scarborough Sports Marketing focusing on “A
Ross Stores Lifts Guidance on Strong September Comps
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 9 percent to $726 million for the five weeks ended October 1, 2011, up from $666 million in sales for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5 percent over the prior
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
Saks’ Comps Vault 9.3 Percent in September
Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $275.0 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011 compared to $256.4 million for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010, a 7.3 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 9.3 percent for the mon
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…
Buff, Inc. Selects Advertising Agency
Buff, Inc., known for its headwear, has selected Seattle-based Milepost 59 as its advertising agency of record…
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
The Buckle Posts Double-Digit Comp Sales Gain In September
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 10.3 percent for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 versus the year-ago period. Net sales for the fiscal month increased 13.0 percent to $98.4 million from net sales of $87.1 mill
STM Bags Hires Haylo West Sales Agency
STM Bags hired Haylo Sales West covering California, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado…
