NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
Heelys Transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market
Heelys, Inc. said that on July 9 it received confirmation that the Nasdaq Stock Market had approved its application for the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company said the dec
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
Sports, Inc. Recaps 2009 Athletics Summer Show
The recent Sports, Inc. 2009 Summer Show in Indianapolis had record attendance with more than 475 store personnel from 190 store locations attending, as well as 102 vendors exhibiting in 153 booths. Sports, Inc. members had the opportunity to work with 48
Evolve Names Director of Sales
Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Down 8.9% in June
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.05 billion for the five weeks ended July 4, a decrease of 9.1% compared with total sales of $2.25 billion in the same period a year earlier. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.9% in June. The comp
BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer
TJX June Comps, Net Sales Up 4%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009 of $1.84 billion, up 4% over the $1.77 billion achieved during the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 4% compared to last year..
Dermatone Hires New Director of Sales
Dermatone Laboratories Inc., a supplier of sunblock and skin protection to the outdoor industry, has hired a new Director of Sales, Matthew Strzempko. Strzempko will manage the continued growth of Dermatone, working closely with sales reps, national acco
Remington Arms to Redeem Notes
Remington Arms Co., Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011…
Report: Parents Expect to Spend as Much or More for Back-to-School in 2009
Based on the recent consumer shopping trends survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, a clear majority of American consumers expect to spend as much or more for sports and outdoor product for back-to-school this year as compared to last year. The s
Lands’ End Sponsors Race to Mackinac
Lands' End returns for its seventh year as presenting sponsor of the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. The 101st running of the race sets sail from Chicago on July 18…
Kansas Latest State to Adopt Online Hunter’s Ed. Course
Kansas is the latest state to adopt the HunterExam.com interactive hunter education course as an option to prepare for hunter education certification. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required
Finish Line Closes Man Alive Transaction
The Finish Line, Inc. has closed its transaction with Man Alive Acquisitions, LLC (“MA”), an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores. Finish Line had previously announced plans to exit the Man Alive business on June
Nexcen Brands Cash, Debt Flat in Q1
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported its cash on hand was approximately $8 million at the end of its first quarter ended March 31, remaining consistent with cash on hand at Dec. 31, 2008. Debt was approximately $142 million
