Liberty Mountain and Grivel Form U.S. Partnership.
Liberty Mountain, a distributor of technical outdoor products in the U.S., has arranged an agreement regarding the distribution of Grivel Mont Blanc products throughout the United States…
Under Armour Wins Boston College Contract
Under Armour topped Canton, MA-based Reebok and won a six-year deal to become the exclusive official outfitter for Boston College's football and basketball squads, and 29 other varsity teams. The deal starts in July 2010. UA will replace long-time B
NRF: Cyber Monday Spending Shifts to Mornings, Evenings
According to a survey from NRF, many retailers this year saw Cyber Monday traffic and sales shift from mid-day hours to the early morning and evening hours as more Americans shopped for deals from home…
Timberland Extends LED Lighting Across Stores
The Timberland Company said that LED lighting will be replacing less efficient incandescent spotlights in 70% of its North American stores by the end of 2009…
Payless Enters the Philippines
Payless ShoeSource said that through an agreement with franchise partner Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI), the Philippines will be the next country in Payless' strategic global expansion initiative, with the first stores planned to open by mid-2010…
Cyber Monday Sales Surge
According to Coremetrics Inc., a web analytics firm, sales were up 13.7% on Cyber Monday over year-ago levels. The average dollar amount consumers spent per online order rose 38.2% from Cyber Monday 2008 ($180.03 versus $130.24), led by apparel retailers.
Fly Fishing Retailer Attendees Invited to Join OR
In an open letter, Kenji Haroutunian officially invited members of the fly fishing industry to join Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in 2010, when ORSM will absorb the FlyFishing Retailer show. Haroutunian, who manges both shows for Nielsen Business Media,
Hanesbrands to Sell Notes
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, plans to commence a public offering of $500 million of senior notes pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It also intends to amend and restate its existing s
Europe’s Skiset to Expand in North America
Skiset, a ski and snowboard rental store chain with more than 700 stores in over 350 European ski resorts, has expanded to North America and plans to have over 70 stores at major resorts in the United States and Canada for the 2009/2010 winter ski season
Robert Langlois Named EVP of Jupa Sports.
Robert Langlois was named to the new position of executive vice-president of JUPA Sports, a division of Montreal-based Boyz Group Inc…
Hibbett Sports Renovates High School Gymnasium
Hibbett Sports completely renovated the the gymnasium, locker room and weight room at Birmingham's Smith Middle School as part of its Operation Sports Renovation program. Hibbett started Operation Sports Renovation after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gul
Most Major Retailers Plan Flat Holiday Ad Spending
More than half (55%) of national retailers say that their 2009 advertising budget is flat this holiday season, up from 43% in 2008, according to a study conducted by BDO Seidman, LLP. The study also found that 76% of retailers using social marketing will
Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec
Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.
Head Names Wintersports Product Manager
Head USA has announced that Andrew Couperthwait has been named Wintersports Product Manager. Andrew will be responsible for ensuring that Head delivers the best performing products to its network of retail, resort, and rental partners across the country.
Wacoal Names Midwest and Southeast Reps
Wacoal Sports Science Corp., makers of CW-X Conditioning Wear, has appointed three new sales rep groups to service the midwest and southeast regions…
