Puma Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain by 2020
Puma said in a statement that it recognizes the urgent need for reducing and eliminating industrial releases of all hazardous chemicals and is committed to “eliminate the discharges of all hazardous chemicals from the whole lifecycle and all production pr
Novascarpa Group Appoints Fritz Schneider as VP Sales
Novascarpa Group LLC, which distributes the Joya footwear brand, hired Fritz Schneider to the position of vice president of sales. Campbell White will continue to serve as national sales director…
Bearpaw Hires CFO, Wayne Cottrell to Focus on COO Duties
Bearpaw Footwear announced that in accordance with plans for expansion and growth in the coming months, Bob Krieger has been hired as the company's new chief financial officer…
Kenny Ballard to Head Wenger’s Outdoor Gear Business
Established Brands, the official outdoor gear and footwear licensee for Wenger, the maker of the genuine Swiss Army Knife, hired outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as the new general manager of the company's outdoor gear business…
New Balance Distances Itself from Romney Donation
New Balance issued a statement distancing itself from a controversy over a $500,000 contribution from the company's chairman, Jim Davis, to a pro-Mitt Romney Super PAC, Restore Our Future. The move came after after the Republican presidential contend
Li and Fung H1 Profits Decline Despite Strong Revenue Gains
Li & Fung Limited posted strong revenue growth for the first six months of 2011, with revenues growing 33 percent to $8.80 billion. The Group reported profit attributable to shareholders of $236 million, a decrease of $15 billion over the same period in 2
Interbike Extends Free Registration Deadline for Retailers
A recent flurry in buyer registration prompted Interbike show organizers to extend the deadline for free retail attendee registration. Retailers who register online before Aug. 26, will secure a complimentary badge to the Sept. 12-16, Interbike Expo and D
Finish Line Releases Mobile App for Apple and Android
Finish Line has launched the latest addition to its advanced mobile commerce platform—a new app available for Apple and Android devices…
JC Penney Posts Flat Q2 Net Income on Small Comp Gain
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported net income of $14 million, or 7 cents per share, for the second quarter ended July 30, including previously announced restructuring charges. Comparable store sales for the second quarter rose 1.5 percent. Total sales d
Nordstrom Inc. Q2 Net Jumps 20 Percent on Strong Comps Increase
Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $175 million, or 80 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30. Second quarter same-store sales increased 7.3 percent and net sales increased 12.4 percent to $2.72 billion for the period. Nordst
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and Cabela’s Team Up to Support Conservation
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) has announced a new partnership with Cabela's…
Bruce Akin Named CEO of B.A.S.S.
Veteran publishing industry executive Bruce Akin of Birmingham, AL has been named CEO of B.A.S.S. LLC, the company said…
Watching ‘pivot points’ can help figure market: analyst
The next few trading sessions will provide valuable clues as to the market’s direction, one analyst posted on InvestorPlace.com on Friday…
Head NV Sees H1 Loss Widen on Lower Sales, Global Economy
Head NV and HTm Sport GmbH, a subsidiary of Head NV, reported that overall, sales for the group declined by nearly 1.4 percent for the first six months of the year. The net loss for the six months increased by €1.8 million…
High Gear Signs on as Official Timing Sponsor of Nor’easter
Highgear, a division of Implus, has partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) as the official timing sponsor of the 2011 Nor’easter, which will take place September 23 – 25, 2011 in Burlington, VT…
