Interbike concluded Tuesday the 14th, after five days of bike-related business. The annual trade show, which showcases the latest in cycling products and trends, attracted bicycle retailers, manufacturers, media, celebrities and industry advocates and aff
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Burton Taps Nike for VP of Global Sales
Burton has hired Amy Buckalter as the Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company's sales division, which includes the Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Gravis and Analog brands. In her new role, Amy will head the global sales team, direct Burton'
180s Sponsors Baltimore Running Festival
180s, LLC announced its second year participating as a sponsor in the Baltimore Running Festival scheduled to take place on October 18, 2003 in downtown Baltimore. 180s will distribute 2000 complementary NALGENE water bottles filled with Deer Park water
Golf Town Canada Acquires Golf Surface Inc.
Golf Town Canada has become significantly
larger through the acquisition of Golf Surface Inc., a major regional golf retailer within Quebec. Through this transaction, Golf Town will double the number of golf superstores it operates in the important Montre
Volkl Imports Skiwear Line
Volkl Sport America will launch a technical performance outerwear line in the US for the Winter 04/05 season.The collection will be positioned in the mid to high-end range of the market…
NSAA Launches WinterKids
The National Ski Areas Association has entered into a partnership with WinterKids, a non-profit organization that encourages winter recreation among children, to
promote and distribute the WinterKids National Outdoor Learning Curriculum…
OR Announces Base Camp Location
On the heels of Outdoor Retailer announcing plans for a “Backcountry Base Camp” at Winter Market 2004, OR has released further details surrounding the event. The inaugural Backcountry Base Camp will be held in the Brighton Backcountry in Utah’s Big Cotto
Karbon Inks Sponsorship Deal With Kosir
Schure Sports Inc./Karbon has renewed a longterm sponsorship with Dejan Kosir, 2003 World Snowboard PGS (Parallel Giant Slalom) Champion…
Kelty Taps Mountainsmith
Kelty this week tapped Gail Ross as their new Backpack Product Manager. Ross joins Kelty from her post as Director of Development for Mountainsmith and 105 Meridien, and brings nearly 20 years of relevant experience to the position. In her new role, Ross
American Eagle Sept. Same Store Sales Off 2.8%
American Eagle Outfitters total sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003 increased 7.9% to $122.1 million, compared to $113.2 million for the five-week period ended October 5, 2002. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle Outfitters stor
Aeropostale Reports September Comps Soar 22%
Aeropostale's total net sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003 increased 49.3% to $76.6 million, compared to $51.3 million for the same period last lear. The company's comparable store sales increased 22.0% for the month, versus th
Hot Topic September Comps Up 9%
Hot Topic's net sales for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003, increased 31% to $48.9 million from net sales of $37.4 million for the five weeks ended October 5, 2002. Comparable store sales increased 9.0% from fiscal September 2002…
Stein Mart September Comps Down 3.3%
Stein Mart's Total sales for the five-week September period were $124.4 million, a 3.1 percent decrease from the $128.4 million in sales for the same period in 2002. Comparable store sales for September decreased 3.3 percent from 2002 to 2003…
September Comps Down 1.7% For ShopKo
ShopKo Stores consolidated sales for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003 decreased 1.9 % to $266.8 million from $272.0 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 1.7%…
PacSun September Comps Jump 18.5%
Pacific Sunwear reported that total sales for the five weeks of September, 2003 were $81.9 million, an increase of 29.0% over total sales of $63.5 million for the five weeks of September, 2002. Company same store sales increased 18.5% for the comparable f
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