The deal to sell American Sporting Goods was evidently in the eleventh hour when the company called pulled off the auction block. The official line was that Jerry Turner made the decision to pull ASG off the table, but there is also some speculation that
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Retail Execs Take Cautious Approach to Year Ahead…
Despite a stronger-than-expected holiday selling season, U.S. retail executives are looking at the broader picture for the coming year and appear to be approaching 2005 with a bit of caution. According to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion
Regional Sales and Promo Manager — Cramer Products, Inc.
Cramer Products Inc., world leader in sports medicine since 1918, is seeking a regional sales and promotion manager. Primary responsibilities include traveling, calling on athletic trainers, and maintaining high visibility with sporting goods deal
Cove Officially President and CEO of SGMA…
Tom Cove has officially assumed the role of President and CEO of SGMA International, following the retirement of past president John Riddle. Cove is expected to bring about a transformation of the 99-year old organization and its role as the voice of the
Keys Acquires ICON’s Image Spa
Keys Fitness Products has finalized an agreement with ICON Health & Fitness to acquire that company’s Image Spa division, the nation’s 3rd largest manufacturer of self-contained home spas and related accessories. The agreement increases the gross annual
Pearl Izumi’s Syncro Float Receives “Best Debut” Award…
Runner’s World has presented the Pearl Izumi syncro Float with the “Best Debut” award in their annual spring Shoe Review. The award will be announced in the March issue of Runner’s World, which hits news stands February 1st…
Tail, Inc. Hires New Golf Reps…
Tail, Inc. hired Maggie Cameron, Cary Gordon, Jeff Schroeder, and Trevor Wheeler as new golf sales representatives…
Mizuno’s Wave Inspire Wins Best Debut Award…
Mizuno USA was awarded the inaugural “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine for the new Wave® Inspire™ running shoe. The innovative running shoe was awarded the “Best Debut” honor for the best new shoe being released to market in the near futur
Suunto Oy’s President Dan Colliander is leaving…
Suunto Oy's President Dan Colliander is leaving the company. Until a replacement can be found, Suunto's Financial Director Mika Harjuaho and Director of Commercial Operations Ian Crichton will jointly perform the duties of the President. Collian
Pacific Sunwear Posts 20% Increase Over Year-Ago
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2004 were $65.3 million, an increase of 20.0% over total sales of $54.4 million for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2003. Company same store sales inc
The Buckle Sees 8.6% Comp Increase for January…
The Buckle, Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005 increased 13.8% to $25.7 million from sales of $22.6 million in the year-ago four-week period ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% for the mont
Shoe Carnival Has 13% Sales Increase Versus Year-Ago
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005 increased 13.0% to $34.2 million from sales of $30.2 million for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 6.8% in January 2005…
Abercrombie Posts 30% Increase In Sales For January…
Abercrombie & Fitch reported net sales of $126.1 million for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005, a 30% increase over last year's January sales of $97.1 million. January comparable store sales increased 17% compared to the four-week period en
Sears Announces Sales up 0.8% to $1.61 Billion for Q4…
Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced that comparable domestic store revenues increased 0.8% for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2005. Total domestic store revenues were $1.61 billion for the four-week period in January 2005, up 1.7% compared with the four weeks
Saks Sales Increase 2.1%; Comps Up 0.8%
Saks Inc. announced that for the four weeks ended January 29, 2005 compared to the four weeks ended January 31, 2004, total sales increased 2.1% and comparable store sales increased 0.8% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales decreas
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