Escalade Sports has purchased the North American intellectual property rights for Rigid Air Technology from BDZ Holdings Limited for use on the iGoal, a complete line of air-pressurized transportable soccer goals…
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Karhu Reintroducing Ski Line to North America
Karhu will reintroduce its Karhu Ski Collection to the North American winter sports market for the 2013/14 ski season. Starting immediately, Karhu North America will begin importing its popular line of skate and classic skis and boots…
Kohl’s Comps Up in December
Kohl’s Corporation reported that total sales increased 4.0 percent for the five-week month ended Dec. 29, 2012 and comparable store sales increased 3.4 percent over the five-week month ended Dec. 31, 2011…
Ross Stores’ December Comps Increase 6 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 11 percent to $1.276 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, up from $1.149 billion in sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011. Comparable store sales for the month grew 6 percent on top of a 9
McDavid Appoints Two New Members to Marketing Team
McDavid Inc. has appointed Richard Avis and Kathryn Millett, experienced product directors, to its marketing team, both reporting to Mary Horwath, vice president global marketing. Avis and Millett will be responsible for driving product development and su
Zamst Signs Stephen Curry to Endorsement Deal
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports protective equipment, has agreed to a worldwide endorsement deal with professional basketball star Stephen Curry…
Yue Yuen Revenues Grow 3.6 Percent in FY 2012
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported that fiscal full-year 2012 revenues for the group rose 3.6 percent to approximately $7.30 billion. Recurring profit was up 0.7 percent, at the company, which is a major supplier to U.S. athletic and outdoor fo
Vail Resorts Retail/Rental Sales Dip in First Quarter
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported Retail/Rental revenues at its more than 165 specialty stores dipped in the quarter ended Oct. 31 due primarily to lower sales at pre-ski season sales, which produced record results in 2011. Despite a five percent increase in se
Lids Sports Group, Genesco to Host Eighth Annual Event for Children in Need
Volunteers from Indianapolis-based LIDS Sports Group and its parent company, Tennessee-based Genesco Inc., will set up a mock shoe and hat store on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at College Park Elementary School to personally fit 450 children in need with new, properl
Johnson Outdoors Sees Double-Digit Profit Gain in FY 2012
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit operating profit growth on higher revenue for fiscal 2012. Net sales increased 1.2 percent to $412.3 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $407.4 million in fiscal 2011…
Stage Stores November Comps Increase 13.2 Percent
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four week November period ended Nov. 24 increased 16.4 percent to $141 million, up from $121 million in the prior-year comparable period ended Nov. 26, 2011. Comparable store sales for the November peri
Bon-Ton Comps Down Slightly in November
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales in the four weeks ended Nov. 24 decreased 0.1 percent. Total sales decreased 0.8 percent to $301.3 million in the current year compared with $303.6 million in the prior year period…
Target’s November Comps Down 1 Percent
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 24 were $6.18 million, a decrease of 0.1 percent from $6.19 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 26, 2011. On this same basis, November comparable-store sales decreased 1
TJX Same Store Sales Rise 3 Percent in November
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 24 were $2.2 billion, up 7 percent over the $2.0 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Nov. 26, 2011. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period incr
Good Sports Partners with GEICO to Help Salesian Boys and Girls Club
Good Sports, a national nonprofit organization, and auto insurance company GEICO have teamed up to expand the sports program at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston, MA. The program will be provided with a variety of sports equipment, including b
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