Advocacy Advance Grants $100,000 for Bike Projects
In line with a goal to double federal funding for biking and walking, Advocacy Advance is awarding $100,000 in direct grants to four bicyling advocacy organizations. Recipients will use the grants to tap into federal funding streams and build their politi
SpendingPulse: Inflation Helped Boost Retail Sales by 8.7 Percent in July
Excluding auto sales, retail sales in July grew by 8.7% year-over-year, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and service sales. Much of that growth, however, reflects commodity based inflat
New Balance Opens First North American Experience Store
New Balance on Thursday opened its first North American Experience Store in New York City's Flatiron District. The store, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 20th Street, features a Mondo running track and a unique Demonstration Area where New
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…
Lafuma Adds New Southeast Rep
Lafuma has hired Lee Means to represent the outdoor category in the Southeast.
GoLite Footwear Looks to Reduce Delivery Time with New Warehouse
GoLite Footwear has moved their warehouse to Barrett Distribution Center in Fairfield, CA in a move that will enable the company to deliver orders up to two weeks sooner than before…
NRF: Import Cargo Remains Down, But Uptick Seen for Holidays
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will remain below last year’s levels for the remainder of the summer before seeing year-over-year gains again this fall as retailers begin to stock up for the holiday season, acc
Easton Bell Adds Corporate Communications Chief
Easton Bell Sports recently hired Kimberly-Clark veteran Laura Moore as SVP of corporate communications…
Maier Sports GmbH Acquired by Investment Firm
Germany-based company Maier Sports GmbH & Co. KG and its brands Maier Sports and Gonso have been acquired by Findos Investors, which plans to expand both brands, according to media reports…
Macy’s Reports Solid Q2 Profit, Boosts Outlook
Macy’s, Inc. reported earnings of 55 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011 ended July 30, 2011. This represents a 57 percent increase in earnings per share from earnings of 35 cents per diluted share in the second quarter of 2010…
Schlifske Elected to Kohl’s Board of Directors
Kohl's Corporation reported that its Board of Directors has elected John E. Schlifske as a new board member, effective immediately…
Profits, Revenues Surge for Ralph Lauren in Q2
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation reported net income of $184 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to net income of $121 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011…
PGA Tour Superstore to Open in Palm Beach, FL
On the heels of opening its Denver store in May, PGA TOUR Superstore said it will bring another location to Palm Beach County, FL, with the opening of a 50,000 square-foot superstore in Delray Beach…
Whistler Blackcomb Skier Visits and Ticket Prices Reach Pre-Olympic Levels
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal 2011 third quarter ended June 30, 2011, generating revenues of CN$186 million and net earnings of CN$38 million, or CN$1.00 per common share…
