The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010, were $2.0 billion, up 19% over the $1.7 billion achieved during the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. For the nine-week period ended April 3, 2010, sales reached $3.4
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Kohl’s Sees 22.5% Boost in March Comps
Kohl’s Corporation announced that total sales for the five-week month ended April 3, 2010 increased 26.4% over the five-week month ended April 4, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 22.5%…
Ross’ March Comps Climb 14%
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that sales increased 19% to $811 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010, up from $682 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009…
JC Penney March Comps Climb 5.4%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales increased 5.4% for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010. In last year’s March period, comparable store sales decreased 7.2%…
Steyr Arms Relocation Complete
Steyr Arms has completed the move to its new headquarters in the Merkel USA building (formerly the home of GSI) located in Trussville, AL. The new home of Steyr Arms consists of 25,000 square feet of warehouse and office space, and features an underground
United Sporting Companies Announces Management Team
United Sporting Companies, the recently formed holding company for Ellett Brothers, LLC and Jerry's Sport Center Inc., has made two announcements regarding its management team…
Leonardo Pais Takes CEO position at Bravo Sports
Bravo Sports Corporation announced that longtime Global Bravo Sports Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Pais, is now leading the company domestically as well as globally…
Study: Quality Still King and Value Trumps Low Price in the New Economy
In spite a tough economy — or perhaps because of that tough economy — consumers are looking for brand quality and value for their dollar when purchasing athletic and outdoor footwear these days, a clear sign that “the new sustainability,” or a
Compass Diversified Acquires Liberty Safe and Security
Compass Diversified Holdings has acquired Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. According to published reports, CODI paid approximately $70 million to purchase the company, funding the acquisition with drawings under its revolving credit facility…
Kwik Tek Acquires Sportsstuff
Kwik Tek Inc. last week acquired all assets of Sportsstuff Inc., which makes lake, pool, backyard and marine inflatable products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
SGMA: 2009 Participation Tracking Value
Running, camping, yoga and road biking were among the big gainers in participation in 2009, according to the SGMA's Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview [2010]…
RECALL: Bauer Hockey Product
Bauer Hockey, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is recalling 127,000 children's hockey sticks, shafts, and blades in the U.S. and Canada. The recall will affect approximately 67,000 products in the U.
Orange 21 Narrows 2009 Loss Despite Steep Sales Decline
Orange 21's sales dropped 27.7% in 2009 to $34.2 million from $47.3 million in the prior year. The parent of the Spy Optic brand sustained a loss of $3.4 million for the year, compared to a loss of $15.2 million in 2008…
Nike Re-Signs Lebron; New Balance Inks Pedroia
After much anticipation, pop culture icon and basketball phenom Lebron James has re-signed with Nike for an undisclosed amount. Though terms of the contract were not discussed, James' business partner Maverick Carter, CEO of LRMR, said the deal was
RECALL: Ardica Jackets
Ardica Technologies, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is recalling 2,600 jackets and vests due to malfunctioning electrical connections inside the jackets and vests. The units can overheat, posing a burn
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