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Neiman Marcus Earnings Rise on Higher Sales

Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported total revenues of $1.10 billion in its fiscal third quarter compared to $1.06 billion in the prior year. Comparable revenues increased 3.6 percent. Operating earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 were $150.3 milli

US Skier Visits Rebounded 11 Percent in Winter 2012/13

Skier days totaled 56.60 million in the United States last season, up 11 percent, according to preliminary data released by the National Ski Areas Association indicate. Although a vast improvement from the prior season, it fell short of the record 60.54 m

Zagster Partners With Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority

Zagster, a company that provides turnkey bike sharing services, has partnered with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), which manages the Amtrak Downeaster, to make Zagster bikes available to passengers disembarking at the Portland,

Smart Apparel Startup OMsignal Gets $1M in Seed Funding

Montréal-based OMsignal Inc., a startup company which develops bio-sensing clothing that connects with mobile devices, has obtained a $1 million seed-stage round of financing. The deal involved Canadian venture capital firms Real Ventures and Golden Ventu

Sport Chalet Launches Team Online Order Site

Sport Chalet, Inc. announced the Sport Chalet Team Site – a streamlined solution designed to help schools manage field – and fan-based athletic apparel, footwear and equipment purchases. Through the newly available site portal, schools can create a team-d

Cudas Footwear Appoints West Coast Sales Chief

Cudas Footwear announced that Jeff Clark of West Coast Sales, Inc., has joined the Cudas sales team. Clark will oversee efforts in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington…

OR Summer Market 2013 Will Include Casting Pond

Outdoor Retailer (OR) will install a 130-by-170-foot casting pond near the Pavillions at this year's Summer Market to better serve fly fishing exhibitors. The show has has also provided access for fishing trips on a blue ribbon stream and expanded th

UW-Madison Agrees to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Adidas

The University of Wisconsin-Madison dropped its lawsuit against Adidas over alleged missed severance payments to factory workers in Indonesia, according to reports. The move follows Adidas' agreement to provide “additional aid” to the workers…

Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Sales

Wolverine Brand announced that Karry Johnson has been promoted to vice president of sales for Wolverine Brand, effective immediately…