Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that for the five weeks ended July 1, 2006 compared to the five weeks ended July 2, 2005, total Company comparable store sales increased 4.7%, and total sales decreased 43.8%. By segment, comparable store sales increas
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Neiman Marcus Group June Comps Jump 7.7%
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. June sales increased 10.0% to $386 million compared to $351 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 7.7%…
Umbro World Cup Sales Meet Expectations; Inks Deal With Dick’s Sporting Goods
Umbro PLC reported record Total Wholesale Equivalent (TWE) sales for the six months to 2 July 2006 materially ahead of 2005 and the previous tournament year in 2004 and in line with full year expectations. In addition, Umbro signed a 15 year Distribution
PMI Becomes Exclusive Distributor of SMC Rescue Gear
Seattle Manufacturing Corporation has decided after extensive analysis and consideration to make a significant change to how their products are marketed and distributed in the Work and Rescue Markets. Effective immediately, SMC Work and Rescue products wi
Culver Resigns from Dagger
After 7 years with Dagger kayaks, brand manager Robin Culver is moving on. Culver joined Dagger in 1999 as a member of Team D, Dagger’s whitewater paddling team, and soon went on to manage the team. In 2003, Culver became the Field Marketing Manager for
Fiskars Acquires The Silva Group and Brunton
Fiskars, the parent company of Gerber Legendary Blades, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Sweden-based Silva Group including its US subsidiary, The Brunton Company. Brunton manufactures navigation equipment, personal ligh
Timbuk2 Goes PVC Free
In an ongoing effort to become a more sustainable company, Timbuk2 is going completely PVC-free throughout its entire 2007 Spring/Summer product line. Timbuk2’s product development team found new materials to replace the vinyl, without compromising on qua
Boswell Joins Icebreaker USA as Marketing Manager
Deb Boswell will be joining Icebreaker's US team as Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Boswell will oversee all aspects of marketing, communications, and sales support for Icebreaker USA. Boswell brings a depth of marketing and comm
Princeton Tec Hires New South Eastern Sales Teams
Princeton Tec hired S and R Outdoors and High Mileage Sales as the new sales representatives in the South Eastern U.S. territory for the company. The new team covers outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops, hunting and fishing dealers as well as military a
Execute Sports Hires Hahn as CEO
Execute Sports, Inc. has added Todd Hahn to its roster as CEO. Mr. Hahn comes to Execute Sports from the Familie, a leading action sports agency owned by Wasserman Media. Mr. Hahn brings more than 16 years of action sports experience to Execute Sports. Pr
Collegiate Pacific Inks Exclusive Deal with New Era
Collegiate Pacific entered into a multi-year exclusive marketing and distribution pact with New Era Cap Company. Under terms of the Agreement, Collegiate Pacific will launch its New Era Team Sports Division on July 15, 2006 and act as a single point solut
K2 Sports Wins IDEA Award
K2 Sports was honored by the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) with a Silver IDEA award for its new women’s Moxie Snow Helmet. The Industrial Design Excellence Awards recognize design innovation in a broad range of categories from consumer produ
Johnson Outdoors Closes NY Plant Due to Flooding
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is temporarily closing its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices due to flooding from heavy rains. Binghamton is home to Johnson Outdoors' Outdoor Equipment Group business, which makes and markets consumer, comme
Stride Rite Changes Pension Plan
The Stride Rite Corporation has adopted changes to its defined benefit pension plan effective December 31, 2006, and will significantly increase matching contributions to its defined contribution plans beginning January 1, 2007. These changes will shift t
Dane and Emily Jackson Join Patagonia Ambassador Program
Patagonia's Ambassador program recently became a family affair as two rising kayak stars joined their world-famous father on Patagonia's roster of sponsored athletes. Dane and Emily Jackson, 12 and 16 years old respectively, join renowned kayake
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