The Buckle Reports January Comps Slide 1.2%

The Buckle, Inc. said same-store sales for the four-week period ended January 30, 2010 decreased 1.2% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended January 31, 2009. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended January 30, 2010 increase

Dillard’s Comps Drop 5% for January

Dillard’s, Inc. reports merchandise sales for the four weeks ended January 30, 2010 were $3.5 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $3.9 million. Total sales decreased 6%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 5% for th

Sellmark to Distribute Pulsar Systems Inc. Optics

Sellmark Corporation has reported that Sellmark is now the exclusive distributor for Pulsar Systems USA Inc. for commercial trade in North and South America. Pulsar Systems USA Inc. is a manufacturer of night vision gear and was created by the same people

Mizuno Drafts Charlotte-based BooneOakley Agency

After a three-month review, Mizuno USA, Inc., has named BooneOakley, Charlotte, NC, as advertising agency of record. Initial work, breaking in Fall 2010, will combine traditional and especially online media in an effort to attract sports enthusiasts who

Sport Supply Q2 Sales Increase 4.4%

Sport Supply Group reported that sales increased 4.4% for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 to $55.5 million from $53.1 million in the same year-ago period. Margins also increased 90 basis points to a 36.1% level, up from 35.2% a year ago.

Good Conditions Help Spark Ski Visits

The 22 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1% for the f

OR Cements Position as Running Specialty Venue

While Outdoor Retailer has always showcased traditional outdoor and trail running footwear product at both the Summer Market and Winter Market, it is now quite evident that the venue has become the next stop—for other more traditional athletic brands and

Dick’s SG Ups Outlook

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. is boosting its fourth quarter estimates for sales and profit after a surge in Holiday sales. With one week left in the retail fiscal year, DKS is now forecasting EPS of “at least” 54 cents a share, up from its