The USDA Forest Service is taking another step to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina by temporarily rescinding the fee requirement for campgrounds and the 14-day stay limit
for camping on some National Forest System lands in the Southern Region. The norm
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Reebok Creates NFL Quarterback Contest For Charity
Reebok created the Rbk Touchdown Squad – Comprised of six top Reebok quarterbacks, the squad will aim to earn $1 million for charity by breaking the current record for most touchdown passes thrown by six players in a season — 206. The Rbk Touchdown Squad
Fischer Appoints Two New Reps
Fischer appointed 2 new members to the Fischer field staff. Rick Hodge is the Fischer Sales Representative for a newly formed territory on the East Coast. In the intermountain region, Christopher Shump joins Fischer as Sales Associate for CO, WY, UT and N
Rossignol, Dynastar, and Quiksilver Wintersports Combine Operations in Park City
Quiksilver will establish a new, state-of-the-art Mountain Center in Park City, Utah to unify the operations of its wintersports businesses and advance the position of its brands. The facility will house the U.S. headquarters for Rossignol and Dynastar, w
Water Girl and Patagonia Ocean Form Full Watersports Apparel Division
Water Girl, Patagonia’s sister company, has officially combined efforts with Patagonia’s Ocean Division. Moving forward, Water Girl and Patagonia’s Ocean Division will work together to provide a fully-fledged line of water-sports apparel for men and women
TNF Brings Footwear RandD In-House
The North Face announced the creation of a new and separate footwear department within their Research, Design and Development infrastructure. Building on a track record of success in creating innovative and technical footwear, an intensified investment be
Kellwood Sees Q2 Sales Increase; Earning Slip on Restructuring
Kellwood reported sales for the second quarter increased $2 million to $562 million, as compared to $560 million last year. The net loss for the second quarter was $(79.4) million, or $(2.86) per diluted share, as compared to net earnings of $10.2 million
Gerber Blades Parent Acquires Superknife
Fiskars Brands has acquired the brand names, patents and products of Superknife. Superknife, the “World's First Folding Utility Knife”, was launched in 2001 after three years of consumer research and product development. The initial design has sinc
Adopt-a-Crag is Right Around the Corner
The Access Fund is proud to announce that the sixth annual Adopt-a-Crag kicks off during the month of September in more than 85 locations around the country with more events being organized every day. Adopt-a-Crag is the Access Fund’s signature stewardshi
The Buckle Sees August Comps Decline 3.9%
The Buckle's sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2005 decreased slightly, by 0.7%, to $54.2 million from sales of $54.5 million in the corresponding four-week period ended August 28, 2004. Comparable-store sales, for stores open at least
Shoe Carnival August Comps Climb 2.4%
Shoe Carnival reported that sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2005 increased 7.3% to $81.8 million from sales of $76.2 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% in August 2005…
Gottschalks August Comps Inch Up 0.4%
Gottschalks' same store sales for the month of August 2005 increased 0.4% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 4.8% to $49.6 million compared to total sales of $47.3 million in August 2004. On a year-to-date basis, same store sale
Goody’s August Comp Store Sales Slip 0.3%
Goody's Family Clothing reported total sales of $98.7 million for the fiscal month of August 2005 (the four weeks ended August 27, 2005), an increase of 4.9% from total sales of $94.1 million for the fiscal month of August 2004 (the four weeks ended
Stage Stores August Comps Increase 1.5%
Stage Stores reported that total sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2005 increased 5.2% to $111.2 million from $105.7 million in the prior year four-week period ended August 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 1.5% versus an increase o
ShopKo Sees August Comp Sales Fall 9.3%
ShopKo Stores reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended August 27, 2005 decreased 8.7% to $232.7 million from $254.8 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 9.3%…
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