New Sub-Licensee for Columbia Sportswear Eyewear
Through a sub-license agreement, Stylemark Inc. will become the exclusive producer and distributor within specialists in the sport and department store channels for Columbia Sportswear Sunglasses. L’Amy America holds the worldwide eyewear license fo
Timberland Introduces ’09 Earthkeeper Heroes
The Timberland Co. introduced its 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes recipients, heralding those committed to driving environmental movements around the world. The winners this year included an eco-photographer, green “trendspotter” and freestyle swimmer…
Retailers Mull Sales of Michael Vick Eagles Jersey
Dick's Sporting Goods has decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But sales of Vick's new jersey are available at Modell's and N
Field Logic Promotes Held to Media Planner
Field Logic, the maker of The Block targets and Rage expandable broadheads, has promoted Jim Held to media planner…
TJX Reports Q2 Comps Up 4%; EPS up 27%
The TJX Companies, Inc. announced net sales for the second quarter ended August 1 increased 4.0% to $4.7 billion and consolidated comparable store sales increased 4.0% over last year’s strong gains…
Saks’ Loss Widens in Q2; Maintains Sales Guidance
Saks Incorporated posted a net loss of $54.5 million, or 39 cents per share for the second quarter ended August 1, 2009, compared to a net loss of $32.7 million, or 24 cents per share, for the prior year second quarter ended August 2, 2008…
Urban Outfitters Beat Q2 Profit Estimates; Comps Slide 3%
Urban Outfitters, Inc., which operates under the Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, announced earnings of $49 million and $80 million for the three and six months ended July 31, 2009, respectively. Earnings per diluted share
Fleet Feet’s Comps Jump 8.4% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc. reported that it continues to experience double-digit growth despite the poor economy. Sales in the first half grew 12% to $47.3 million. June has been the strongest month year-to-date with an increase of 14.1% over 2008. Comparative stor
NCAA, Dreams, Inc. Partner Up for Web Site
Dreams, Inc. the self-described “vertically integrated leader in the licensed sports products industry,” has partnered with NCAA Football to launch the organization’s new e-commerce site, store.NCAAFootball.com…
Mountain Hardwear Plans New Branded Store in Tokyo
Mountain Hardwear Inc. will open a store in the exclusive Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing Mountain Hardwear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear. The Grand Opening celebration will take place on Sept.r 10th 2009…
SOLE Implements RFID System
This fall SOLE will implement a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system to track inventory in real-time with an integrated point-of-purchase display, product tags and a retailer website…
Conservation Alliance Raises $30,000 at OR Summer Market
The Conservation Alliance organized special promotions with 10 member companies at the July Outdoor Retailer trade show that raised nearly $30,000 during the four-day event…
Skins Footwear Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Skins Footwear Inc filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, citing assets of less than $50,000 and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million, according to Reuters. The news service said court documents were filed on Friday in federal bankruptcy court in D
Asics Corp. Fiscal Q1 Net Plummets Nearly 85%; Forecast Remains
Asics Corporation posted a 16.0% decrease in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were Â¥54.9 billion ($563 mm), compared to Â¥65.3 billion ($625 mm) in the year-ago quarter…
Mizuno Corp. Fiscal Q1 Profits Halved on Global Revenue Declines
Mizuno Corporation got little help outside of its native Japan in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 as all non-domestic regions posted strong double-digit declines for the period. Total worldwide revenues declined 9.3% to ¥40.9 billion ($420 mm), co
