Yakima, the maker of vehicle racks for boats for bikes and sports gear, named Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting to represent the Yakima brand and product line in Colorado and New Mexico. The Hi Altitude sales team has over 20 years of combined experience,
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END Footwear Launches in Canada
END (Environmentally Neutral Design), the new performance footwear company focused on sustainability, said it officially launched in Canada. The collection includes road running, trail running, and water shoes for men and women…
Supreme Court Rejects NYC Case Against Gun Industry
The Supreme Court rejected pleas by New York City and gun violence victims to hold the firearms industry responsible for selling guns that could wind up in illegal markets. The justices' decision Monday ends lawsuits first filed in 2000. Among the co
L.L. Bean’s Sales Fall 7.8% in 2008
L.L. Bean Inc. sales fell 7.8% in 2008, to $1.5 billion, and expects sales to be down in 2009 as well. In a memo to employees, Chris McCormick, president and CEO, said he remains “cautiously optimistic” that previously-announced voluntary retirement incen
Perry Ellis Names President of Direct-to-Consumer Division
Perry Ellis International promoted Gary Rubin to president of its direct-to-consumer division, effective immediately. In his new role, Rubin will be responsible for improving the strength and profitability of the entire direct-to-consumer channel, includi
Study: Women’s Golf Play Held Back by Male Environment
According to the first-ever Women's Golf Market Study from Golf Datatech, LLC, almost one in three female respondents considered the average golf course to be “a very male oriented place” which inhibits more frequent play. While a majority of female
Björn Borg Proposes Two Board Members
The Nomination Committee of Björn Borg of Stockholm, Sweden, plans to propose that Monica Elling and Fabian Månsson be elected as new members of the Board of Directors of Björn Borg…
EMU Australia Appoints CEO Europe
EMU Australia has appointed Andy Knowles as CEO of Europe. Knowles comes to EMU after working with VF Corporation in the UK where he managed its major denim brands and successfully repositioned and grew Lee. Prior to VF, Knowles worked for Nestle and Cadb
Headsweats Hires PR Firm
Headsweats Perspiration Technology Headwear has hired San Francisco-based OutsidePR to conduct a broad-ranged public relations campaign for 2009. OutsidePR will help expand Headsweats’ brand awareness in consumer, trade and outdoor-oriented media…
SGMA Seeks $100 million in PEP Support
A delegation met on March 4th with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about what can be done to ‘Get America Moving’ as part of the 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day. The group included one Heisman Trophy winner; three Olympic g
UPDATE: Joe’s Sports to Pursue Sale of Assets
As SGB Update first reported Thursday, Joe's Sports & Outdoor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Initial reports indicated that the retailer planned to keep all 30 of its stores open while it explored attempted to obtain credit, raise ad
Macy’s Comps Down 8.5% in February
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.58 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, a decrease of 9.3% compared with total sales of $1.74 billion a year ago. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.5%. Results were consistent with managemen
TJX Posts Flat February Comps
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended February 28 were $1.22 billion, down 2% versus the $1.25 billion achieved during the four-week period ended March 1, 2008, including the anticipated negative impact of foreign currency
Dillard’s February Comps Slide 13%
Dillard’s, Inc.'s sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009 were $497.7 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended March 1, 2008 of $581.6 million. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 13% for the four-week p
Kohl’s February Comps Decline 1.6%
Kohl’s Corp reported today that total sales for February increased 3.6% to $1 billion from $971.6 million. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 1.6%…
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