BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. sales for November 2006 increased by 4.9% to $652.5 million from $621.8 million in November 2005. Comparable club sales increased by 0.6% for the month, including a negative impact from gasoline sales of 1.3%. Excluding the
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TJX Companies November Comps Increase 3%; Cuts Guidance
The TJX Companies, Inc. sales for November were $1.6 billion, up 7% over the $1.5 billion achieved during the four-week period ended November 26, 2005. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended November 25, 2006, increased 3% over
Neiman Marcus November Comps Climb 2.9%
Neiman Marcus, Inc. November 2006 revenues were $332 million compared to $315 million last year, and increase of 5.3%. Comparable store sales for the month increased 2.9%…
OIWC Calls for Award Nominations
Nominations for the Pioneering Woman Award for both the outdoor and snowsports industry and the First Ascent Award for the snowsports industry are due on Friday December 15th. Time is running out to nominate your mentor or a young woman new to the industr
Eurobike Partners with Sea Otter to Address U.S. Market
The Eurobike International Trade Exhibition has entered into a strategic partnership with the Sea Otter Classic Festival. Eurobike will actively support the Sea Otter Festival and organizers of the festival will contribute their event expertise. The Sea
Völkl Shifts U.S. Tennis Distribution
Völkl Sport America and Völkl Tennis GmbH have mutually agreed to terminate their distribution agreement for the U.S. market. Effective January 1, 2007, Völkl Tennis GmbH has selected Klip America as their new distributor…
SIA Releases Model For Success
The Executive Summary of the recently completed research study, The Model for Success, is now available for the snow sports industry. The Executive Summary is a 16-page synopsis of the four phases of the study released from SnowSports Industries America
Feelfree Shifts Distributuion and Hires National Sales Manager
Feelfree Kayak USA appointed Brian Siddons as National Sales Manager. Feelfree is also shifting away from online distribution to distribution by specialty retailers. Extensive market research revealed customers who, when asked where they’d expect to find
Keen Plans 900 Mile Cycling Fundraiser and Documentary
Keen, Inc. plans for a 900+ mile cycling fundraising initiative and accompanying documentary film called Hybrid.Pedal. The initiative will generate awareness of and support for The Conservation Alliance…
PriceGrabber: ‘Cyber Monday’ Lives On
PriceGrabber.com's “Cyber Monday” shopping data shows a continued strong growth in comparison shopping and online shopping. First reported on “Black Friday” and continued on “Cyber Monday,” the site saw the busiest day for the year-to-date with a 15
Nike and adidas Launch New Brand Campaigns in U.K.
The London Financial Times is reporting that Nike and adidas are launching new brand campaigns that will set rules for retailers concerning service quality and brand presentation. Reportedly, JJB Sports and JD Sports will benefit the most from these two n
Umbro Warns 2006 Sales will be ‘Marginally Below’ Expectations
Umbro has continued to perform in line with expectations internationally with year-to-date total wholesale equivalent sales (TWE) 14% ahead of 2005. However, in the UK, market conditions remain challenging and as a consequence, Umbro’s full-year results a
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Mass. v. EPA Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Massachusetts v. EPA, a landmark global warming case. The High Court’s decision is likely to have a far-reaching impact on future action to fight global warming at both the state and federal levels. James Mil
Terry Tempest Williams to Speak at Conservation Alliance Meeting
Terry Tempest Williams, celebrated writer and dedicated conservationist will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at the Salt Lake City Marriott. Williams’ talk will focus on the importance of protecting wild places through
Horny Toad Donates 20% of all Reorders to Charities
Heading into the season of giving, Horny Toad will give 20% of fall 2006 reorders to doing good. Taking a cut from all reorders placed prior to Dec. 15, 2006, the 20% Solution will donate half of all funds raised to Search for Adventure, and half to local
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