U.S. Consumer Confidence Inches Up in August
The Conference Board, a private research group, said its index of consumer confidence rose to 53.5 in August from a revised 51.0 in July, first reported as 50.4. The August reading was better than the 51.0 expected by economists surveyed by Dow Jones…
US Rep. Blumenauer to Kick Off Interbike
Interbike will open its 2010 International Bicycle Expo in Las Vegas with a special press conference featuring keynote speaker U.S. Representative and Congressional Bike Caucus founder Earl Blumenauer of Oregon…
Bon-Ton To Close Retail Store in Ohio
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. will be closing its 191,000 square foot Elder-Beerman store in the Centerville Place in Centerville, Ohio. The closing will impact approximately 65 associates. The location is scheduled to close by late January 2011…
Sports Chalet to Sponsor Disneyland Half Marathon
For the first time, Sport Chalet joins Champion Athleticwear, the official performance apparel of the Disney Endurance Series, as the official retailer of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend…
Salewa Extends National Sales Coverage
Salewa has bolstered its sales force for the North American market with the addition of three independent sales teams and one territory manager…
Mammut USA Reports Winter Orders Up 35%
Mammut Sports Group USA experienced a double-digit increase in its North America business for the first half of 2010 and with Winter 10/11 pre-orders up 35% over Winter 09/10, the company is anticipating another strong finish…
Adidas Collaborates with Maple Lake Ltd. to Maximize Merchandising
Adidas has signed an agreement with Maple Lake Ltd. to implement QuickAssortment, a comprehensive corporate merchandise and assortment planning application for adidas’ global retail operations. Value and terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
Skechers Signs Licensing Deal with Olivet
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Olivet International for Skechers-branded luggage and travel accessories for men, women and kids…
Brian Atwood to Launch Footwear Collection
Brian Atwood entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jones Apparel Group, Inc. The designer will collaborate with Jones to create, produce, market and distribute B Brian Atwood, a new footwear and accessory line…
Lacoste Appoints Creative Director
Lacoste has appointed Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista as its new creative director…
Nikwax North America Hires Tech Reps
Nikwax North America hired Kelsey Hulse to the newly created position of technical field service representative, effective immediately…
Stage Stores Appoints Divisional COO
Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Robert Bernard as president and COO of its South Hill Division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia. Bernard succeeds Richard Maloney, who was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of the company in February 201
Title Nine Looks to Windy City
Title Nine will open two stores in the Chicago market, marking the company’s first store openings in the Midwest. According to the Chicago Tribune, the first will open by the end August in downtown Evanston and the second in the Lincoln Park neighbo
2010 POMA Pinnacle Awards Announced
The Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) 2010 Pinnacle Award honorees were announced recently by Tim Anderson, Director of Public Relations and Pro Staff for Mossy Oak…
Oboz Adds to Customer Service Team
Oboz has hired Abby Lee to its customer service team serving retailers and consumers…
