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Brown Shoe Adds Board Member
Brown Shoe Company announced the election of W. Lee Capps to its board of directors and his appointment to the audit committee. Capps was most recently chief operating officer for Kellwood Company…
Hay Group: Retailers Optimistic for Holiday Sales and Hiring
More than three-fourths (79 percent) of retailers expect an increase in sales this holiday season – the highest percentage seen since the financial downturn. That’s according to the seventh annual retail holiday survey released today by Hay Group, a
NRF Calls For Immediate End To Government Shutdown
In a letter to congressional leaders, the National Retail Federation called upon both Congress and the Administration to end the budget impasse and urged both political parties to immediately pass a funding bill so that federal employees and contractors c
Zumiez’s Comps Dip in September
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 5, decreased 6.0 percent to $58.9 million, compared to $62.7 million in the same period a year ago. The company's comparable store sales decreased 0.6 percent..
J. C. Penney Cites Progress in Turnaround
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.reported that it is making solid progress in its turnaround and provided an update on the company's operating performance and key initiatives underway to return to profitable growth.Sales for the fiscal month of September, e
Outdoor Gear Canada to Distribute Yuba Cargo Bikes
Yuba Bicycles has signed a multi-year agreement with Outdoor Gear Canada that makes OGC the exclusive Canadian distributor of Yuba’s cargo bikes and accessories…
Outdoor Foundation Awards First Heatlh Challenge Grants in North Carolina
In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue shield of North Carolina and NC Recreation and Park Association, Outdoor Foundation awarded $22,500 for 2013 Go NC! Health Challenge Grants, which focus directly on enhancing the link between outdoor activity and he
SIA Releases State of the Industry Video
Snowsports Industries America released the third annual State of the Industry Video as well as category-specific videos for alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding to help members review how the 2012/13 season ended…
Kokata Extends Application Deadline for Sassy Competition Until Nov. 8
Kokatat will continue accepting applications for the 2014 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards until Friday, Nov. 8…
Sports Marketing Surveys USA Partners with AA Data Company
Sports Marketing Surveys USA (SMS USA) entered into a partnership arrangement with AA Data Company LLC, based in Grass Valley, CA. AA Data is the leading provider of retail audit sales information to the surf and skateboard industry through its ActionWatc
Otis Technology Recognized by Defense Agency for Quality and Performance
Otis Technology has been recognized by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime as one of the U.S. government’s best suppliers in 2012 earning the company a Gold Award.
The North Face Broadens Support of USA Freeskiing
The North Face said it is broadening its partnership with USA Freeskiing by supporting its new Rookie Team. The alliance builds on the brand’s charter sponsorship of the USA Freeskiing Team, which began in 2011..
Former Trek Bicycle Exec Mary Burke Makes Gubernatorial Bid
Mary Burke, the daughter of Trek Bicycle’s founder credited with taking the company global, announced she is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Gov. Scott Walker…
Skullcandy Appoints Jason Hodell CFO
Skullcandy, Inc. appointed Jason Hodell as chief financial officer, effective no later than Nov. 4, 2013. He joins Skullcandy directly from Shopzilla…
National Football Foundation Launches Campaign
The National Football Foundation (NFF) unveiled a new campaign that encourages people to tell why football matters to them. Led by Jerry Jones and Jeff Immelt, the campaign, called Football Matters to Me, will provide people from border-to-border and coas
