May DS Comps Fall 6.7% in August

The May Department Stores Company preliminary net sales were $1.05 billion for the four-week period ended Aug. 28, 2004, a 10.5% increase from $953.8 million in
the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 6.7%. August store-for-store s

Wacoal Appoints S.E. Reps

The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation, makers of CW-X Performance Conditioning Wear, has appointed The Lane Group to represent the line in the southeastern U.S. This brings the total number of rep groups carrying CW-X to eight, representing a combined te

OIA Hires New VP of Marketing

Outdoor Industry Association announced that Michelle Barnes has been chosen as its new VP of marketing. Formerly VP of marketing and sales for Outward Bound USA, Barnes brings a strong track record of building national programs that introduce Americans to

Compatriot Snowboards Hires Rep Force

Compatriot Snowboards has recently added some hot regional representatives to their roster. Cory Maughan, Jeremiah Wood, Kelly Dee Williams, Chris Hanson, and Spencer Moon will all be sporting the Compatriot label. The comnpany stated that judging from th

Martino Flynn Joins OIA

Supporting its growing client base in the outdoor industry community, Martino Flynn, LLC announces that is has joined the Outdoor Industry Association. Flynn, a mountaineer, represents the agency’s passion for the outdoor industry. In May 2004, Flynn reac

Timberland Kicks Off Serv-a-palooza

The Timberland Company will kick off its 7th Annual Global Serv-a-palooza, a worldwide community service initiative that impacts neighborhoods from Boston to Brazil. This unique day of service unites Timberland employees, business partners and consumers

West Marine August Comps Drop 6.4%; Will Not Meet Guidance

West Marine net sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2004 were $56.8 million, a 4.1% decrease compared to net sales of $59.2 million for the same four-week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for August decreased 6.4% compared to the same p

American Eagle August Comps Jump 26.6%; Raises Guidance

American Eagle Outfitters' August consolidated same store sales increased 23.9%. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle brand increased 26.6% for the month. Based on the continuation of strong sales trends and solid merchandise margins, the Co

Mammut Wins Three Guides Choice Awards

Mammut is receiving honors from the American Alpine Institute with three Guides' Choice Awards for 2004. Mammut's soft shell Champ Pant and New Age jacket were recognized as gear that “embodies excellence in performance and durability”, as was

The Hockey Company to Build New HQ

The Hockey Company has completed the purchase of 900,000 sq. ft. of land in the Ville St-Laurent borough of Montreal. The site will be home to the Company’s 240,000 sq. ft, $20 million global headquarters and N.A. distribution center. The new facility wil

NSGA: Athletic Footwear Sales Inch-Up 0.2%

Retail sales of athletic footwear rose 0.2% during the six-month period, October 2003 through March 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.26 billion versus $6.2

Collegiate Pacific Income Jumps 48% on 170% sales Increase

Collegiate Pacific reported fiscal fourth quarter net sales jumped 170% to $18.2 million vs. $6.7 million in Q403. Operating Profit rose 456% to $1.56 million vs. $280,000 in Q403. Net Income climbed 48% to $923,000 vs. $623,000 in Q403. For fiscal 2005,

Scott USA Completes Sales and Service Organization

Scott USA has completed their 2005 sales and customer organization with the hiring of Silas Hesterberg to the customer service department. Silas Hesterberg is currently ranked second in Utah in Semi-Pro downhill, and has years of experience working for Co

OR Sees Nordic Presence Increase at Winter Market

While many outdoor industry folks are still unpacking from their hectic summer travel schedules, the staff at Outdoor Retailer is hard at work planning the upcoming Winter Market show to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. OR has seen an increase in Nordic b