Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended April 2, 2005 increased 9.4% over the four-week period ended April 3, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 1.0%…
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May D.S. Comps Drop 10.8% in March
The May Department Stores net sales were $1.28 billion for the five-week period ended April 2, 2005, an 8.3% increase from $1.18 billion in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 10.8%. Sales comparisons in March 2005 were adversely
Marmot Expands Merchandising Team
Megan Storm and Brien Teasley have joined the North American merchandising team at Marmot. Storm was formerly a merchandiser with G.I. Joe’s, and J. Jill apparel. Teasley was with several outdoor stores, including Neptune’s and Marmot Mountain Works, as w
Ritchey Hires McMillan as Purchasing/Traffic manager
With the promotion of Maris Adamovics to head Product Development in Ritchey’s Asia office, U.S. General Manager Steve Parke had an important position to fill in the San Carlos, CA office. John McMillan was hired to fill this role. McMillan has a long his
Reebok’s ‘Popeye’ Ad Campaign Goes On-Demand
Starting next week, Reebok's fully integrated marketing campaign for “I Am What I Am,” will offer bonus footage through 'On Demand' TV including exclusive interviews with Allen Iverson, as well as Jay-Z and 50 Cent. Rbk partnered with Brigh
Black Diamond Goes Solar with Retail Shop
Black Diamond Equipment, an Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partner, announced collaborative effort with Solar Energy International to install solar panels on its retail store. In an upcoming Photovoltaic Design and Installation Class, SEI stu
PrimaLoft Supports Northern Forest Canoe Trail
PrimaLoft has signed on as a supporter of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail project, a 740-mile water trail which links the watersheds of northern New York, Vermont,
Québec, New Hampshire and Maine…
Federman and Sherwood File Class Action Against Orange 21
On March 24, 2005, a class action lawsuit was filed by Federman & Sherwood in the United States District Court Southern District of California against Orange 21, Inc. The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of
Callaway Q1 Sales Expected to Fall 17%; Earnings Down 50%
Callaway Golf Company estimates net sales for the first quarter ended March 31 of approximately $300 million with corresponding earnings per diluted share ranging from 26 to 28 cents. Excluding integration charges of approximately 3 cents per diluted shar
NiteRider Taps Gresmer as National Sales Manager; Earley and Assoc. Covers S.E.
NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems continues to add key personal and promote solid performers internally. Also added to the mix is Earley and Associates as the new sales force for Southeast states. With this strengthening of the company, NiteRider expec
Bain Sells Jack Wolfskin to German Investment House, Quadriga
Funds advised by Bain Capital have sold all shares of Jack Wolfskin to private equity firm Quadriga Capital. Jack Wolfskin Top Management will continue to hold a considerable part of the shares. No financial details were disclosed…
VNU Rolls Out ‘Green Steps’ Company-Wide
At the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah, OR introduced a new concept called the “Green Steps” program — designed to raise awareness on sustainability and showcase outdoor companies that support a healthy environment. The prog
Quiksilver Acquires Australian Surf Retail Chain
Quiksilver has acquired one of Australia's top retail groups, Surfection, which will join Quiksilver's more than 240 Boardriders Club stores throughout the world. The acquisition is integral to Quiksilver's current retail growth and its lon
Interbike Says 97% of Show Attendees Satisfied
Interbike show management announced the results from its poll of exhibitor and retailer attendees from the 2004 show. Overall, the survey concludes that 97% of attendee respondents and 93% of exhibitor respondents indicated that they were either very sati
Access Fund Continues Fight for Cave Rock
The Access Fund will appeal the ruling made by a federal judge upholding a decision by the US Forest Service (USFS) to ban climbing at Cave Rock. The Access Fund is a national, non-profit climbers advocacy organization representing the interests of more t