Outdoor Industry Association hailed the introduction of the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, groundbreaking legislation that was introduced simultaneously in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 3168) and United States Senate (S. 1439)…
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Backcountry Access Signs Sponsorship Agreement with NSP
Backcountry Access (BCA), a manufacturer of snow safety equipment, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the National Ski Patrol (NSP). The BCA product line includes Tracker DTS avalanche beacons, shovels, probes, backpacks and snow study kits…
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
Stein Mart June Comps Slide 8.0%, Total Sales Drop 11.3%
Stein Mart, Inc. total sales for the five weeks ended June 4, 2009 were $108.8 million, an 11.3% drop from sales of $122.6 million last year. Comparable store sales were down 8.0% for the period. Quarter-to-date sales were a reported $214.2 million, a 7.3
Patagonia Adds Bart Bonime to Head Fishing Division
Patagonia hired Bart Bonime as the company’s Director – Fishing, responsible for Patagonia’s Fishing division. As such, he will be responsible for product, marketing, and sales strategies for this celebrated product line, both in the U.S. and overseas…
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
Nau Offers $10,000 Grant in ‘Grant for Change’ Program
Nau is launching the “Grant for Change” program recognizing an individual or group working to bring positive change to their community. Whether it is a photo journalist creating awareness on climate change through visual storytelling or a designer prompt
Dillard’s Comps Fall 14% in June
Dillard’s, Inc. merchandise sales for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009 were $497.2 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008 of $593.3 million. Total sales decreased 16%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 14% for the five-week pe
Outdoor Retailer to Honor Andy Knapp
Outdoor Retailer will honor Andy Knapp, a renowned outdoor adventurer and former head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering, at a Paddle Out held during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Open Air Demo at 3 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2009. After a six
The Conservation Alliance Elects New Board Members
The Conservation Alliance membership re-elected Adam Forest, Managing Partner at The Forest Group, and Sally McCoy, CEO of CamelBak, to new two-year terms on the Alliance board of directors. The membership also elected Steve Barker, President of Eagle Cre
Nordstrom Comps Drop 10% in June
Nordstrom, Inc. saw retail sales of $686 million for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009, a decrease of 6.2% compared with retail sales of $731 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. Same-store sales for June decreased 10.0% compared wit
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..
Velo Vie Launches Wholesale Business Platform
Velo Vie Bicycles is introducing the Velo Vie Dealer Network in the United States as a result of IBD demand. Since its inception in 2006, Velo Vie has concentrated its marketing and promotion efforts through the online, consumer direct channel. Velo Vie w
Ross Sees June Comps Inch Up on 6% Sales Growth
Ross Stores, Inc. said sales for the five weeks ended July 4 increased 6% to $666 million from $628 million for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008. Same store sales for the month rose 1% on top of a strong 8% gain in the prior year…
JC Penney Reports June Comps Slide 8.2%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 8.2% for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009, slightly better than the company’s guidance for sales to decrease 9% to 12% and compared to a 2.4 percent decrease last year. Total sales in J
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