Zumiez Q1 Sales Up 18.8%; Comps Surge 12.6%
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter ended April 30, 2011 increased 18.8% to $105.9 million from $89.1 million reported in the first quarter ended May 1, 2010…
SGMA Study: Industry on the Rebound
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's (SGMA) State of the Industry Report (2011), the sporting goods industry in 2010 showed its largest one-year revenue growth swing in the sporting goods industry in nearly 20 years. The sporti
Masseys Launches Online Travel Hub
Masseys has created an online hub for customers to access local and destination adventures on its web site. Masseys customers will be able to quickly locate and book trips with local canoe, backpacking, fishing, and surfing guides. The site will also sign
Ibex Names Mid-Atlantic Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing has named Dave Donahue of Kinetic Representatives as its new Mid-Atlantic sales rep covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and Maryland…
New Balance Creates Casual-Comfort Company
New Balance announced the creation of an independent company to accelerate the growth of company's two casual-comfort footwear brands, Aravon and Dunham, as well as create new brands in the casual-comfort space. Bob Infantino was named president of
PacSun to Launch Designer Collaborations
As part of a new initiative called The Trade Collective, PacSun is announcing a number of limited edition collaborations with designers whose product will be available at PacSun stores nationwide. The first brand to launch as part of The Trade Collective
Tink’s Taps Director of Web/Prod. Development
Tink's Deer Lures and Scents has tapped Al Minnigerode as Director of Web/ Product Development…
NSSF Completes Study on AR-style Rifles
With so many MSRs purchased from 2008 to early-2010, , the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, wanted to learn more about owners’ use and attitudes related to these firearms…
Mossy Oak Partners With Delta Waterfowl
Mossy Oak has joined Delta Waterfowl for 2011 to support research initiatives, aid mentorship programs and establish a stewardship award…
Italian Military Contractor to Use eVent Fabric
GE Energy won a contract to supply PTFE membrane to Italian military garment manufacturers…
Canadian Tire Corp. Q1 Retail Sales Up 3.7 Percent
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd, (CTC), which announced last week it's intent to acquire Forzani Group Ltd., reported consolidated retail sales increased 3.7% in the first quarter ended April 2, compared to Q1 2010 thanks to strong performance at its
The Finish Line to Roll Out Commission Program
Finish Line Inc. plans to roll out nationally a commission program to incentivize sales associates, according to its recently-filed 10K…
ActionVillage.com to Hold Foreclosure Sale
ActionVillage.com, once a leading paintball online retailer, is closing its doors and liquidating its complete inventory, according to a listing on the Chicago Tribune's website…
Canadian Tire Posts Weaker Q1 Sales and Stronger Net Income on Slower Traffic
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd, which last week announced a deal to acquire Forzani Group, reported that first quarter consolidated retail sales increased 3.7 percent to CN$1.96 billion, with total consolidated revenues increasing 4.6 percent to CN$1.98 b
VF Corp. Sees Higher Margin Business Growth Offsetting Higher Input Cost Pressure
Speaking at the Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Growth Stock Conference last week, Bob Shearer, VF Corp's SVP and CFO, said gross margins – excluding a special year-ago restricting charge – were down 50 basis points in its first quarter but nearly every
