The TJX Companies, Inc. March 2006 sales were $1.5 billion, up 7% over the $1.4 billion achieved during the five-week period ended April 2, 2005. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period ended April 1, 2006, increased 2% over last year
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Alaska Mountain Guides Switches to New Barryvox Transceiver
Just weeks after launching the new Pulse Barryvox avalanche transceiver at the Outdoor Retailer and ISPO winter tradeshows, guiding services in the US were already planning to employ the beacon for the ’06-’07 winter season. Alaska Mountain Guides will b
Shoe Pavilion Comps Slip 1.1% in Q1
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. announced net sales increased 17.0% to $27.3 million for the thirteen-week first quarter period ended April 1, 2006, compared to net sales of $23.3 million for the thirteen week first quarter period ended April 2, 2005. Comparable stor
CWIC Changes Ownership
Cindi A. Walters, one of the co-founders of Chapman Walters Intercoastal Corp. (CWIC), a leading manufacturer of snorkel and swim gear, has acquired control of the company from Michael Chapman. Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., CWIC claims a majori
U.S. Snowboarding Halfpipe Coach Retires
U.S. Snowboarding Head Halfpipe Coach Robert “Bud” Keene, who recently coached American riders to two gold and two silver medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics, will retire at the end of the season after four years with the program, announced U.S. Snowboardi
ispo Hires Running, Fitness, Team Sports, and Triathlon Manager
ispo is getting reinforcements for the upcoming ispo summer 06. Jose Moreno-Tapia is the Community Manager responsibility for the area of Running, Fitness, Team Sports and Triathlon The 27-year-old Spanish national from Gran Canaria studied sports at the
Court Upholds Jury Award in Icon – Nautilus Case
The Federal District Court in Salt Lake City, Utah has refused to modify the terms of a jury verdict against Nautilus, Inc. initially issued in November 2005. The jury had previously found Nautilus liable for certain language in the Company's adverti
Luxottica Q1 Sales Are Up 20%
Andrea Guerra, chief executive officer of Luxottica Group S.p.A., while attending the launch event of the Persol INCOGNITO Exhibition at Milan's La Triennale, said that Luxotttica sales were up by roughly 20% during the first quarter. The increases w
Jackson Hole Finishes Season with Record Numbers
Closing day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort saw 4000 skiers and snowboarders celebrating the last run and brought an incredible winter season to a close. Final numbers will approximate 455, 500 skier days, smashing a previous record of 397,500 in 2004/05.
Sport Chalet’s Levra Joins LASEC Board
Rick Kersenbrock, Craig Levra and Colin Temple have been elected to the board of directors of the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC). Levra is Chairman/CEO of Sport Chalet, Inc. Levra joined Sport Chalet in 1997 and, during his tenure, has led t
Golf Galaxy to Open 11 New Stores in Q1; Five in April
Golf Galaxy, Inc. plans to open five new stores in April. Two of the new stores will open this coming weekend, including one store each in Oklahoma City, Okla., and Syracuse, N.Y. The three remaining stores will open later in the month in Las Vegas; Memph
Specialized Inks Deal with Carmichael Training Systems
Carmichael Training Systems has partnered with Specialized for 2006 and beyond. All CTS coaches, including the company’s founder and CEO, Chris Carmichael, will rely on Specialized technology for every ride, camp and clinic. CTS will also feature Speciali
Kelty Goes Green
Kelty is making two significant “green” moves this season. Kelty will switch to paper derived from sustainable forestry practices for their print catalogs, and will shift to 100%wind power for their Boulder headquarters.
WFSGI: U.S. Could Change Country of Origin Rules
According to the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry, the U.S. government is seriously considering proposing new rules that would substantially alter the manner in which current country of origin determinations are made for Customs purposes. Official
Crocs Taps Ashworth for New CFO
Peter S. Case, currently Senior Vice President – Finance, has assumed the additional title of Chief Financial Officer for Crocs, Inc. Mr. Case replaces Caryn Ellison, who will continue to serve as Vice President – Finance. Mr. Case joined the Company from
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