PUMA Forms PUMA Golf North America
PUMA announced a new partnership to grow the North American golf business with the formation of PUMA Golf North America, as the official distributor and licensee of PUMA Golf in the United States and Canada…
Brunswick Corp. Repurchases Debt
Brunswick Corp. has recently completed open market purchases of approximately $85 million of its outstanding 11.75% notes due 2013…
Izod G Licensed for Golf
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has licensed Jensan Apparel Corporation to produce and market a full range of golfwear for men, women and children under PVH’s IZOD G brand…
Shoe Palace Expanding Aggressively
Shoe Palace, based in San Jose, CA, said it is currently opening its 24th store in Ontario, California, the 12th Shoe Palace store opening in 2009 statewide…
Golfsmith Unveils 40,000 Sq. Ft. Store
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. announced the official unveiling of its new 40,000-square foot playground for golfers and tennis players in Los Angeles and Orange County…
Macy’s Comps Fall 6.1% Despite Black Friday Crowds
Macy’s, Inc. said November sales failed to meet expectations due to unseasonably warm weather and timing of a friends and family sale, despite strong traffic on Black Friday. Total sales fell 6.3% to $2.18 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2
Smith and Wesson Reports Q3 Results Boosted by USR Acquisition, Strong Gun Sales
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said net sales of $108.8 million for the second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009 were $35.6 million, or 48.6%, higher than net sales of $73.2 million for the comparable quarter last year…
Gander Mtn. Q3 Sales Rise 2.5%
Gander Mountain Company reported consolidated sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 were $276.6 million compared to consolidated sales of $269.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a 2.5% increase…
Gore Kicks Off Online Community with Photo Contest
W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) launched a new online community for the GORE-TEX brand at MyExperienceMore.com with a photo contest. Finalists, who will be determined by their peers, will be eligible for a grand prize of up to $10,000 towards planning his/h
Dillard’s Comps Tumble in November
Dillard's, Inc. announced that merchandise sales dropped 13% in the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2009 to $437.9 million from $505.8 million a year ago. Sales in comparable stores decreased 11% for the four-week period…
Duty Relief on Some Outdoor Footwear Could Expire
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has confirmed that the Senate will not pass its miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) before adjourning for the holiday recess. However, the trade organization is confident Congress will extend duty relief that reduces tariffs
J.C. Penney’s Comps Decline 5.9%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 28, 2009, decreased 5.9%, in-line with the company’s guidance for sales to decrease 4% to 7%. In last year’s November period, comparable store
Senate Won’t Address Duty Relief Before Holiday Recess
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has confirmed that the Senate will not pass its miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) before adjourning for the holiday recess. However, the trade organization is confident Congress will extend duty relief on some types of out
Kohl’s Boasts 7.1% Comp Gain in November
Kohl’s Corporation reported that sales for the four-week month ended Nov. 28, 2009 increased 7.1%. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.3%…
Nike Supports Tiger Woods
Nike was among other sponsors affirming its support for Tiger Woods. Nike said briefly in a statement, “Nike supports Tiger and his family. Our relationship remains unchanged.”…
