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…
Tiger Woods Signs Endorsement Deal with Rolex
Tiger Woods signed a partnership deal with Rolex, the luxury watch brand, marking his first major endorsement since his downfall at the end of 2009. Tag Heuer in August 2011 ended its sponsorship deal with Woods following others after the sex scandal…
Stoic Supports USA Ski Jumping Team
Stoic, owned by online retailer Backcountry.com, and USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) have announced a partnership whereby Stoic will provide members of the ski jumping squad with dry land training gear for the off-season…
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group’s Efforts Lead to Convictions
In a sign of its continued success working internationally to enforce counterfeiting laws, the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports the conviction of two Chinese counterfeiters and the successful raid of a separate Chinese cou
Granite Gear Appoints South Central Rep
Sean Meredith of Meredith Outdoors will be representing Granite Gear in the South Central region of the US (AR, LA, MO, TX)…
Kokatat Partners with E.J. Jackson and Dane Jackson
Kokatat announced a new strategic alliance with whitewater kayaking superstar Eric “E.J.” Jackson and his son and reigning Junior Freestyle Kayak World Champion Dane Jackson. The Jacksons will collaborate with Kokatat on the development of a signature whi
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
Zumiez Raises 3Q View on Strong September Comps
Zumiez Inc. reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 1 increased 18.3 percent to $52.9 million, compared to $44.7 million in the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 10.1 percent…
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…
Finish Line Earns Google Trusted Store Designation
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that www.finishline.com is participating in Google's new Trusted Stores program. The program gives online shoppers the unprecedented opportunity while searching the web to see which digital retailers…
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
Costco’s Comps Jump 12 Percent in September
Costco Inc. reported that sales grew 15 percent in September, to $8.61 billion from $7.51 billion. Comps grew 12 percent with U.S. comps ahead 11 percent and international ahead 14 percent…
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…
Winter 2011-2012 Forecast: Another Brutal One
The AccuWeather.com Long-Range Forecasting Team is predicting another brutally cold and snowy winter for a large part of the country, thanks in large part to La Nina… yet again…
