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Lucy Upgrades Website
Lucy activewear announced the launch of its new website design this month. The new site includes product ratings, social media sharing, and a comprehensive “living lucy” community section…
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.
GSIC’s Peak Cyber Monday Traffic Spikes 60%
GSI Commerce Inc. said consumers across the more than 100 websites it manages placed 789 orders during the peak minute on Cyber Monday – 60% more than 2008. Customizable pro sports merchandize was among the bit hits this year, which saw many retailers lau
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…
Pure Fishing Heads Into New Quarters
The world headquarters for Pure Fishing has moved to a new office in The Carolina Research Park. The location at 7 Science Court, Columbia, SC, 29203, is now the home for global administration, durables product management and sales and marketing for the A
Crimson Trace Hires North American Director of Sales
Crimson Trace said Jeff Goddard has joined Crimson Trace to oversee the North American sales division as the director of sales…
Smotherman Joins CVA National Pro Staff
Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI) has announced addition of Tony Smotherman to the CVA National Pro Staff team. Tony brings with him a strong background in muzzleloading hunting experience and technical gun knowledge that was gained through years of previo
Shock Doctor Moves into Base Layer Category
Shock Doctor, Inc. announced its entry into the base layer protective category with its new ShockSkin line. Products include padded impact shirts and shorts for contact sports, including football, basketball, lacrosse and hockey…
Cleveland.Srixon Names Lovejoy Product Manager for Women’s/Juniors Category
Cleveland Golf/Srixon said that, effective immediately, Jilayne Lovejoy has been promoted to the position of Product Manager for the Women’s & Junior categories…
SandP Lowers Foot Locker’s Debt Ratings
Standard & Poor's lowered the debt ratings of Foot Locker Inc. one notch to B+ from BB-. The rating agency cited operational challenges due to poor same-store sales and eroding credit-protection measures…
DSW Doubles Earnings, Comps up 8.7%
DSW Inc. doubled its earnings per diluted share in the quarter ended Oct. 31 on the strength of 8.7% comp store sales gains. The company reported net income doubled to $26.6 million on net sales of $444.6 million, up 13.5% from the the quarter ended Oct.
Genesco’s Q3 Profits Climb 28%; Comps Dip 2%
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 of $11.5 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, up 27.8% from the $9.0 million, or 43 cents, reported a year ago. Sales of $390 million were essentially
The Buckle Sees Online Transactions Boost Third Quarter Sales
The Buckle, Inc. continued to bury its competition, posting impressive results in an otherwise dreary retail third quarter as the self-described “denim destination” continued to ride strength from online sales and growing comps. Net sales for
Adidas to Make Euro 1 Sneakers
Adidas has reached an agreement to make €1 sneakers for millions of people around the world who cannot afford to buy shoes, with pilot production to begin next year in Bangladesh. The move, according to the Daily Telegraphy, was inspired by Banglade
Pheasants Forever Adds Conservation Program Experts in North Dakota
Pheasants Forever is expanding its Farm Bill Biologist program in North Dakota with the addition of two new positions created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil Conse
