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Rue La La Names Jeffery Marshall COO
Rue La La, the private sale website owned by GSI Commerce, appointed Jeffery Marshall as COO, effective July 6. Marshall will be directly responsible for all technology, fulfillment and operations…
Garcia Buys Back Northern Lights Trading Co.
Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights Trading Company, has bought the company back from Jay Allen, who bought the Montana retailer in 2008. Allen put the business back on the market after having to close one store he'd acquired in 2009 and amid sli
McDavid Hires Online Marketing Specialist
McDavid Inc. hired Mike DiMiele, who has previous experience working with sports therapy companies, to expand and help manage its online community. This community is intended to allow athletes, coaches, trainers, dealers and consumers to ask questions and
NRF Calls Passage of Landmark Swipe Fee Fix Major Victory
Provisions in the financial services reform bill passed by the Senate Thursday requiring reasonable debit card swipe fees and making it easier for merchants to give discounts to customers who don't use credit cards represent a major victory for retai
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
New Balance Opens Retail Store in Pentagon
New Balance announced the opening of a retail store in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 14, 2010…
Rock Creek Athletics Acquires DeLong Brand
Rock Creek Athletics, based in Grinnell, Iowa, has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, also based in Grinnell, Iowa, including the DeLong brand…
Zumiez Makes Bid for Canada’s West 49
West 49 said Zumiez Inc. has indicated it was prepared to top Billabong International's offer for the Canadian action sports retailer although it hasn't submitted a bid…
Asics to Buy Haglöfs For $133M
Asics Corporation has agreed to purchase 100% of Swedish outdoors products company Haglöfs for 1 billion Swedish Krona, or $133.42 million at current exchange. Its product range includes apparel, backpacks, footwear and accessories…
Yakima Names Canadian Distributors
Yakima named Norco, Canada's leading bicyle parts and accessories distributor, to represent its line in Canada's outdoor specialty channel. Norco, which makes its own line of bikes, will handle the IBD channel, paddle sports and general outdoor
Dillard’s Comp and Total Sales Up 2% in June
Dillard’s, Inc.'s merchandise sales increased 2% to $506.4 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, compared to $497.2 million reached during the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. Comp stores sales also rose 2% during the five-week period…
Nordstrom Sales Jump 14.1% in June Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. today reported a 14.1% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended July 4, 2009…
Neiman Marcus’ Sales Bump 7.7% in June
Comparable revenues at Neiman Marcus Direct in the five-week June period increased 7.7%…
NSGA’s Thomas B. Doyle To Retire
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Information & Research Thomas B. Doyle announced his retirement from NSGA, effective early in the fall of 2010. Doyle is one of NSGA's longest-tenured staff members, having spent 39 years in the s
