Danskin Triathlon Series Celebrates 20 Years
The Danskin Triathlon Series — the largest and longest running women's triathlon series in the world – celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year with an expanded schedule of events, a new partnership and innovative programming designed to inspire an
Retail Import Volume at Lowest Level in Five Years
Import cargo volume at the nations major retail container ports improved in March over February¹s seven-year low, but was still at its lowest level in five years and remained below the 1 million mark, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released
April Comps Up 18% for The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 2, 2009 increased 18.2% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008…
K-Swiss Posts Q1 Loss on Continued Sales Declines
K-Swiss Inc. posted a net loss was $1.1 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with net earnings of $7.1 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Total worldwide revenues decreased 24
Bon-Ton Reports May Comps Slide 5%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009 decreased 5.1% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 4.7% to $199.4 million compared with $209.2 million for the prior ye
Kohl’s April Comps Slip 6.3%
Kohl’s Corporation reported total sales for the four-week month ended May 2, 2009 decreased 2.3% from the four-week month ended May 3, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 6.2%…
Target April Comps Remain Steady
Target Corporation said net retail sales for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009 were $4.45 billion, an increase of 4.5% from $4.25 billion for the four weeks ended May 3, 2008. On this same basis, April comparable-store sales increased 0.3%…
DSW Opens 300th Store in Folsom, CA
DSW is opening its 300th store in the U.S. The store is in Folsom, CA, and is the 100th opening for the company in the past three years. Today, DSW operates stores in 37 states as well as an e-commerce channel…
Nike to Close San Jose, CA Store
Nike Inc. plans to close its store at Westfield Valley Fair shopping center in San Jose, CA on May 17, according to various media sources. The 5,000-square-foot location opened in June 2005…
Crocs Q1 Sales Drop; Net Loss Widens
Crocs, Inc. reported 2009 first quarter revenue was $134.9 million, down 32% from $198.5 million in the year ago period. The company reported a net loss of $22.4 million in the first quarter of 2009 with a diluted loss per share of 27 cents compared to a
Outdoor Research Hires Director of Sales – US West
Outdoor Research has hired Dave Mahoney as the Director of Sales – US West. Mahoney comes to Outdoor Research with an extensive background in the Outdoor Industry, most recently as Outdoor Sales Manager for Cloudveil…
RECALL: Ambler Mountain Works Children’s Beanies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Ambler Mountain Works announced a voluntary recall of the Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children’s Knitted Hats. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
K2 Snowboarding Hires New Global Marketing Manager
Seattle-based K2 Snowboarding named Steve Metcalf Global Marketing Manager to lead all marketing and communications for the snowboard company. Metcalf previously developed marketing programs as the brand director and film producer for Aspen/Snowmass, one
Foundation, Residents File Lawsuit in Against CA Handgun Legislation
The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and four California residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a California state law and regulatory scheme that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of “certified” handguns approved by the St
Teva Partners with Outdoor Foundation and IMBA
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, and The Outdoor Foundation today announced a new partnership effort aimed at broadening the outdoor community by engaging new audiences and industries in nature-based activities…
