DeBeer Lacrosse Names Equipment and Apparel Provider
DeBeer Lacrosse, the women's lacrosse specialist, announced a partnership agreement with Bounce Entertainment to be their exclusive equipment and apparel provider…
Pacific Sunwear Q3 Sales Down 17%; Loss Widens
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced that net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 ended Oct. 31 were $268 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $324 million a year earlier. Same-store sales decreased 18%. The net loss grew
NRF: Retail Sales Dip in October
Retail industry sales, excluding auto, gas and restaurant sales, were down 1.3%, over October of last year and flat over September, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales including autos, gas and restaurants increased 1.4% over the previous mo
TSA Hires Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
The Sports Authority appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Schumacher to oversee all marketing, advertising, private brand strategy, digital/eCommerce, corporate and business development strategy. Schumacher, who currently serves as a partner in McKinsey & C
Everlast Signs Six Global Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. announced the signing of six new licensing partnership agreements – Donleigh Sports, Leading Brands Inc, Vintage Sports Limited, Brands & Fashion NV, First Sports Marketing Ltd., and Baroody Group. The partnerships serve to exten
Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
Kohl’s Net Jumps 21% on Robust Sales
Kohl’s Corporation reported net income for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009 increased 21% to $193 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, compared to $160 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales were $4.1 billion, an in
Billman Joines Dead Down Wind as Director of Sales
Dead Down Wind, an industry leader in scent prevention, has announced the addition of David Billman as Director of Sales. David will report to Dead Down Wind General Manager Gary Reed, and will be responsible for all national accounts, as well as the day
Rapala Becomes Official FLW Outdoor Sponsor
FLW Outdoors, a tournament fishing organization, said Rapala will become an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors in 2010. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
DU Cautions Loss of Capacity in Prairie Pothole
Ducks Unlimited cautions that the Duck Factory is on the verge of losing even more of its capacity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Conservation Reserve Program contracts on more than 500,000 acres expired and were not renewed in
Jordan Brand Launches the Air Jordan 2010
On Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Jordan Brand announced the upcoming launch of its 25th anniversary Air Jordan 2010 shoe. Celebrating a quarter-century of innovative design and genre-inspiring style, Jordan Brand created the Air Jordan 2010 to pay respect to the
