Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 8% to $682 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009, up from $633 million for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008. Comparable store sales for the month grew 3% from the prior year…
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BJ’s March Comps Remain Steady
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. said sales for March 2009 increased by 1.7% to $870.3 million from $855.9 million in March 2008. On a comparable club basis, sales for March 2009 decreased by 0.1%, including a negative impact from sales of gasoline of 8.6%. Excl
Saks March Comps Plummet 24%
Retailer Saks Incorporated reported that owned sales totaled $209.4 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009 compared to $276.2 million for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008, a 24.2% decrease. Comparable store sales decreased 23.6% for the month…
Ortovox USA Names Dale Bard New COO
Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as Chief Operating Officer. Bard, a legend among American rock climbers and alpinists, brings a wealth of experience ideally suited to this newly created position—experience gained both in the outdoor corporate arena as
Oboz Hires Sales Team for Southwest, Upper Midwest
Oboz has brought in new sales teams in the Southwest and Upper Midwest to further forge retailer relationships. Alta Group’s Greg Houston will cover Oboz in the Southwest territory, adding to his sales role for Petzl America.
Rock/Creek’s Chattanooga Location LEED Certified
Rock/Creek's Two North Shore shopping center has officially been approved to be Chattanooga's first LEED Certified retail development, officials said…
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
Nordstrom Reports March Comps Fall 13.5%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $674 million for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009, a decrease of 10.1% compared with sales of $750 million for the five-week period ended April 5, 2008…
National Street Basketball Assocation (NSBA) Launched
The National Street Basketball Association (NSBA) has officially been established as a new league. The first official act of the NSBA will be to induct fifteen former legends of street basketball, who then became NBA champions and helped pioneer the game
Clean Water Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
The Clean Water Restoration Act, which will protect drinking water, as well as the streams, lakes and wetlands so important to fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation, has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate…
White Sierra Hires New VP Merchandising
White Sierra has appointed Doug Prentice, formerly with Columbia Sportswear, as Vice President, Merchandising. In this role, Prentice will be directing apparel innovation across the brand, streamlining merchandising and directing product development…
Zumiez March Comps Fall 17.9%
Zumiez Inc.'s total net sales for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009 decreased 5.4% to $29.8 million, compared to $31.5 million for the five-week period ended April 5, 2008. The company's comparable store sales decreased 17.9% for the five
PROBAR Promotes Product Development Manager to Senior Team
PROBAR has appointed Matt Jimenez to the position of Natural Foods and Outdoor Channel Sales Manager in the PROBAR senior team. Jimenez joined PROBAR in September 2008 as Product Development Manager and has displayed impressive skills that will assist PRO
Nikwax N.A. Expands Marketing Department
Nikwax has hired Heidi Allen for the position of marketing coordinator in the North American division. In this role, Allen is the key liaison between the sales team and the marketing team…
SwimWays Acquires Coop Sport International
SwimWays, manufacturer of pool and outdoor recreational products, has acquired the company name and product line of CoopSport International, an active lifestyle company. The combined entity will operate under SwimWays ownership. Under the terms of the tr
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