Billabong to License Skate Brand Plan B
Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered an exclusive 10-year agreement to license the California-based skateboard brand Plan B…
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Cornell Activists Protest Nike over Plant Closings
Cornell University's Chapter of Students Against Sweatshops (CSAS) launched a new campaign dubbed, 'Just Pay It,' to protest events surrounding the closing of two factories in Honduras that had been operated by Nike subcontractors. As repor
Court backs EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes
A European court has dismissed Chinese claims that a recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on shoes from China and Vietnam was unfair…
Spyder Creates Corprorate Division
Spyder announced the creation of a new corporate division that will focus on resort and race business independently yet within the Spyder infrastructure…
Nike/Cole Haan to Bann Exotic Skins from Shoes
Nike and its affiliate Cole Haan announced that they will stop selling products that are made from exotic skins like lizard, snake and alligator…
Genesco Sees 6% Q4 Profit Gain on Flat Comps
Genesco Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales increased 6% to $479 million from $452 million a year ago. Comparable store sales were flat. Comp's at Hat World Group increased by 6%, the Journeys Group decreased by 3%, Underground Station decreased by 2%
Ecco USA’s President and CEO to Retire
Ecco USA's President and CEO Tom Nelson will retire, effective June 1. Current COO Dave Quel will assume the role of acting president…
February Comps Inch Up 0.5% at Bon-Ton
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 0.5%. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 0.1% to $199.9 million compared with $200.2 million for the prior year period…
Leupold Promotes Mundy to Communications Manager
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has promoted Pat Mundy to communications manager. Mundy oversees a staff of six in developing and implementing advertising, public relations, interactive and other marketing communications…
Winter Weather Cut into February Apparel Sales
After January's increase of 0.6%, U.S. apparel sales fell 1.8% in February 2010 on a year-over-year basis as severe winter weather depressed sales in many areas of the country, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. Overall online sale
SHE Outdoor Apparel Partners With Chevalier Advertising, Marketing and PR
SHE Outdoor Apparel has announced Chevalier Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations as its agency of record. Representatives for SHE said Chevalier’s experience in the outdoor markets, coupled with its relationships within the industry, were key
TJX Reports February Comps Up 10% on 16% Sales Growth
The TJX Companies, Inc. February 2010 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010, were $1.4 billion, up 16% over the $1.2 billion achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2009…
Brownells Expands Warehouse
Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
Dillard’s Posts Strong February; Comps Up 2%
Dillard’s, Inc. announced the company's merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $499,191,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009 of $497,680,000. On a percentage basis, total sales remained unchanged w
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
