GoLite has appointed Jo Stone as its Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Stone has served as GoLite's Controller and, most recently, its CFO, since 2002. Ms. Stone will oversee customer service, distribution, finance and administration, information technol
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GBMI Appoints New VP of Info Technology
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Ram Reddy as Vice President of Information Technology. In this newly created position, Reddy will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing GBMI’s information technology strategy. Previously, Red
Crissafuli to Head New Apparel Unit for K2 Inc.; Martin takes Marmot Reins
K2 Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Martin as Division President of Marmot.. Mr. Martin succeeds Steve Crisafulli, who will assume a new role for K2 Inc. to lead the development of the technical apparel platform. Mr. Martin, who has been with Marmo
Pacific Sunwear Brings in AandF Vet to Run Business
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that Seth Johnson will join its board of directors and be named COO on Nov. 1, 2004, and transition to CEO on April 1, 2005. Current CEO Greg Weaver will transition to the executive chairman role on April 1, 20
Sport-Haley Appoints Chairman of the Board
The Sport-Haley, Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Ronald J. Norick, a current director, as Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board position was newly-created by the Company through an amendment of its Bylaws. Chairman of the Board is a non-e
Salomon to Supply China Ski Association
Salomon has signed a three-year contract that makes it the official supplier to the China Ski Association. The purpose of the contract is to equip Chinese competitors in downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding and to enable them to take advantage
Forzani BTS Comps Disappoint; Guides Q3 Down
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported that total system retail sales for the eight-week period “Back to School” period ending September 27, 2004 decreased 1.8 % over the prior year. Total comparable stores sales were $152.6 million, down 3.6% from the same peri
Shoe Carnival Hires New VP Marketing
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has hired Ms. Myrna Reiss in the position of Vice President of Marketing. Myrna Reiss previously served for seven years as Vice President – Advertising and Marketing with Value City Department Stores, where she directed all marketing,
D’Aloia Resigns CEO Post at Huffy Corp.; Muscovich Assumes Top Job
Huffy Corporation announced in an SEC filing that Paul D'Aloia had resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of the company, effective October 7, 2004. John A. Muskovich has been appointed president and CEO by the Company's Board of Dir
ShopKo September Comps Decline 1.2%
ShopKo Stores Inc. reported consolidated sales for the five weeks ended October 2, 2004 decreased 1.5% to $262.9 million from $266.8 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 1.2%…
Costco September Comps Increase 8%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.53 billion for the month of September, the five weeks ended October 3, 2004, an increase of 11% from $4.07 billion in the same five-week period of the prior fiscal year. On a comparable warehouse basis
West Marine Comps Sales Down 6.5%; Warns on Q3
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales September were $54.5 million, a 3.7% decrease compared to the year-ago period. Comparable store net sales for September 2004 decreased 6.5% compared to the same period a year ago. Due to lower than expected Septe
Gottschalks September Comps Increase 6.0%
Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of September 2004 increased 6.0% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 5.5% to $56.8 million from $53.8 million in September 2003…
Goody’s September Same-Store Sales Drop 9.1%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $94.3 million for the fiscal month of September 2004, a decrease of 4.7% from total sales of $98.9 million for the fiscal month of September 2003. Comparable store sales for September 2004 decreas
Stage Stores September Comps Increase 2.5%
Stage Stores Inc. reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2004, increased 41.3% to $97.8 million from $69.2 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% versus a decrease of 3.5% last year. Total sales
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