The American Hockey League announced that, as part of their multi-year agreement with the AHL announced in March 2004, The Hockey Company will be the exclusive producer and supplier of the official championship on-ice and locker-room apparel of the
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WSA Show to Feature Business Conference
The World Shoe Association (WSA) announced the launch of the Footwear & Accessories Business Conference at the upcoming WSA Show to be held in Las Vegas August 4-7, 2005. Offered for the first time by the footwear industry's largest trade event, the
Spalding Rolls Out Global Brand Marketing Strategy
Spalding is introducing a new worldwide vision to unify and grow its well known, 129-year old business. In addition to expanding its predominant position in basketball, the high quality sporting goods manufacturer plans to expand its business in existing
Brown Shoe Co. on Major Naturalizer Restructuring
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced a series of moves to further strengthen its flagship Naturalizer brand. Brown will close approximately 80 underperforming stores – 60 in the United States and 20 in Canada — in addition to the ten closed in the first q
Oakley Adds Two to Board of Directors
Oakley, Inc. announced that on June 3, 2005, Greg Trojan and Colombe Nicholas were added to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Trojan currently serves as the CEO of House of Blues (HOB) Entertainment and its divisions and Ms. Nicholas, former pre
Hitchcock Joins the Woolrich Sales Team
Robert “Bo” Hitchcock has joined Woolrich as a Field Sales
Representative, covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the Caribbean. Prior to joining Woolrich, Hitchcock was a principal with Bill Ciaccia and Associates Sales Agency. Bo was most recently a
Woolrich Names Shearer National Sales Manager
Tyler Shearer has been name Sales Manager of the Woolrich Apparel Division. In his new role, Shearer will be responsible for all field sales while focusing on
Woolrich pinnacle and mainstream accounts. All Woolrich sales representatives will report direc
National Sales Manager — Sport Obermeyer
SPORT OBERMEYER, LTD., a leading manufacturer of winter sports apparel is seeking a National Sales Manager. Reporting to the president of the company, the successful candidate will be responsible for sales programs, should have knowledge of the key
The Stride Rite Corp. Acquires Saucony Inc.
The Stride Rite Corporation and Saucony, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Stride Rite has agreed to acquire Saucony. Stride Rite will pay $23 in cash for each share of Class A and Class B common stock of Saucony. Based on the num
ShopKo Stores Sees 7.2% Comp Sales Decline in May
ShopKo Stores, Inc. reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended May 28, 2005 decreased 6.7% to $235.1 million from $251.9 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 7.2%…
Stage Stores May Comps Increase 7.0%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 10.4% to $100.0 million from $90.6 million in the prior year four-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 7.0% versus an increase
Goody’s May Same-Store Sales Fall 9.1%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $95.9 million for the four weeks ended May 28, 2005, a decrease of 3.5% from total sales of $99.4 million for the fiscal month of May 2004. Comparable store sales for May 2005 decreased 9.1% from
Pacific Sunwear Ekes Out 0.4% Comp Sales Gain in May
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of fiscal May ending May 28, 2005 were $80.7 million, an increase of 11.3% over total sales of $72.5 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales
Nordstrom May Same-Store Sales Up 7.4%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $545.5 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005, an increase of 9.3% compared to sales of $499.1 million for the four-week period ending May 29, 2004. Same-store sales increased 7.4%…
Wal-Mart May Comps Rise 2.5%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the four-week period ending May 27, 2005 increased 9.3% to $23.4 billion, compared to $21.4 billion in May 2004. Comp store sales rose 2.5% in the U.S., with Wal-Mart Stores comping up 2.7% and Sam's Club
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