BJ’s Comps Ahead 7.3 Percent
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.reported that sales for June 2011 increased by 10.3 percent to $1.18 billion from $1.07 billion in June 2010. Comparable club sales for June 2011 increased by 7.3 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 3.
Stein Mart Reports June Comps Slide 1.5%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 decreased 1.5 percent…
Redcats Launches SoccerSavings.com
Redcats USA, the owner of TGW.com – The Golf Warehouse; BaseballSavings.com, and SoftballSavings.com, announced the official launch of SoccerSavings.com…
Pro Hockey Life Adds Fourth Megastore
Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. announced plans to open a new megastore this summer in Oakville, Ontario…
ASA Elects Board of Directors Members
Six members of the American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) board of directors were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats. Their terms begin Oct. 1, 2011, and they will serve two-year terms…
University of Georgia Licensing New Anti-microbial Technology
A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render natural and synthetic athletic apparel permanently germ-free. The technology can be applied during the manufacturing process or at home, and it doesn’t co
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Sony Partners with State Parks to Promote HD Editing Products
America's State Parks and Sony Creative Software, a leading developer of award-winning and easy-to-use video and audio editing applications, are partnering to promote nationwide park visits and outdoor recreation…
Consumer Confidence Index Weakens in June
Consumer confidence plunged in June to a seven-month low on continuing worries over high unemployment and stagnating wages, according to a report released Tuesday by the Conference Board, a private research group. Its Consumer Confidence Index slipped to
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
DU Representative Named to North American Wetlands Conservation Council
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the appointment of Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Operations, Dr. Scott Yaich, to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council…
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
ESPN Hires Helios Partners to Grow X Games Outside United States
ESPN, the creator of the X Games franchise, has appointed global sports marketing firm Helios Partners to help expand the X Games commercial program and manage their host city bid process. ESPN plans to hold six X Games events by 2013, including four outs
Columbia Gets Conviction China Counterfeiters
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
Callaway Golf’s CEO Resigns
Callaway Golf Company has announced the appointment of Anthony S. “Tony” Thornley as interim president and chief executive officer, filling a vacancy created by George Fellows, who resigned for personal reasons. The company also forecast weak second-quart
