ForeFront Group, Inc. has named Scott Harris as its new director of marketing. In his new position, Harris will be responsible for overseeing all marketing and branding initiatives for the Datrek, Burton, Devant and Miller Golf brands…
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Forzani Sees Flat Holiday Sales
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported total sales for the ten weeks ended Jan. 11 were flat to the prior year. On a same store basis, total retail system sales were down 1.8%, although sales were stronger in the week before and the week after Christmas. Corpora
Seattle Sports Hires New Sales Manager
Seattle Sports, the outdoor gear manufacturer, has hired Steve Cole as its director of sales. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Cole has worked extensively in the outdoor and bicycle industries and brings over 20 years of combined experience working in sales,
Kahtoola Hires New Retail Accounts Manager
Kahtoola has hired Eric Fitch as retail accounts manager. Fitch will oversee the national sales rep force, retail accounts and customer service. Fitch replaces Brian Cannon, who left to pursue other interests…
Implus Footwear Acquires Little Hotties Warmers
Implus Footcare LLC has acquired Little Hotties Warmers, a provider of hand, body, and toe warmers. The acquisition of Little Hotties Warmers marks Implus’ fourth major brand expansion over the past two years. The company recently expanded in 2007 with th
NRF Study: Holiday Sales Dropped 2.8% in 2008
A deep recession, severe winter weather and five fewer shopping days combined to create the most challenging sales environment in years for the nation’s retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for December (which excl
Golfsmith Revenues Drop 13.7% in Q4
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., said that net revenues dropped 13.7% for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 3, 2009, as compared with net revues of $79 million for the 13 weeks ended Dec. 29, 2007. Net revenues reflect a 17.3% decrease in comparable st
Insight Names New Marketing Director
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has named Paul Erhardt its new Marketing Director…
Genesco Quarter-to-Date Comps Down 4%
Genesco Inc. said same store sales for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 10, 2009, were down 4%. Among the
divisions, comps at Journeys Group for the quarter-to-date are down 1% and Hat World Group is down 4%…
Thule Adds Peregrine as Outdoor Distributor
Thule has entered into an agreement with Peregrine Outfitters to distribute Thule and SportRack branded products to the outdoor industry. Peregrine dealers will be able to quickly receive Thule inventory, along with 7,000 other items, through Peregrine’s
L.L.Bean Tops Customer Service Survey
According to the fourth annual NRF Foundation/American Express Customers’ Choice survey, conducted by BIGresearch, shoppers revealed that L.L.Bean delivers the best customer service in all retail formats. Results were announced at the Annual Retail Indust
Mountainsmith Appoints Two New Rep Agencies
Mountainsmith has appointed the Frontier Group to manage the company’s Northwest territory and has appointed the Tackett Brothers, Inc. to manage the South Central area. The Northwest group will oversee Mountainsmith’s sales and marketing efforts in Wash
December Retail Sales Jump Late but Disappoint
As most expected, the final retail sales results for the month of December were disappointing and most likely marked the start — and not the end — of a very soft retail market that will surely result in the closure of more stores and many retail namepla
PSUN, Zumiez Comps Fall, The Buckle Still Strong
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that total PacSun sales for the fiscal month of December declined 9% to $196 million from $214.4 million in the year ago period. PacSun comp store sales decreased 10% for the month…
Against All Odds Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Against All Odds USA Inc., an operator of urban apparel and footwear retail stores, filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, NJ. The chain has about $38 million in assets, and $35.9 million in liabilities. The chain operates 64 stores in shopping malls
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