Mark Baker has stepped down as president, CEO and a board member of Gander Mountain Company, effective Sept. 8. Mr. Baker resigned from the company to become president and COO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a company for which he has served as a dire
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Champion Signs Steelers RB Mendenhall
Champion announced a three-year deal with Rashard Mendenhall, who was the 2008 first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The partnership builds on the brand’s How You Play campaign momentum and paves the way for new initiatives, starting with a p
Hamilton Named Brunswick CFO
Brunswick Corporation announced that Peter B. Hamilton has been named its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15. He replaces Peter G. Leemputte, who resigned to take a position with another company…
Callaway Golf President and CEO Sign New Agreement
Callaway Golf Co. announced that the Board of Directors and George Fellows, president and CEO, have agreed to amend and extend the term of his employment agreement through December 2011…
Adrenalina to Open Store in Denver
Adrenalina, the action sports store, plans to begin construction of a 15,000 square-foot store in Denver. The store is expected to open by December…
Lady Foot Locker Sponsors Disney Marathon
Lady Foot Locker will be the presenting sponsor of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend in March 2009, its inaugural race. Under the multi-year agreement, Lady Foot Locker will be involved in the marketing of Disney's Princess Half Marathon W
Saks Comps Slide 5.9% in August
Saks Inc. reported August sales dropped 6.1% as comparable store sales decreased 5.9% for the period. The strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue were fashion jewelry, fragrances, men's sportswear, and men's shoes. The weakest categories at Sa
Wal-Mart U.S. Sees 2.8% August Comp Gain
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported total company sales grew 9.5% in the month of August to $30.7 billion from $28.2 billion. In the U.S., The Wal-Mart chain saw sales increase 7% to $19.4 billion from $18.2 billion. Same-stores at the Wal-Mart U.S. chain grew
Ocean Minded Names General Manager
Ocean Minded, Inc., which was acquired by Crocs in 2007, has appointed Andrew Palmer to fill the newly created position of general manager. Palmer joins Ocean Minded with more than 20 years of experience in the action sports market. Notably, Palmer was co
Target’s August Comps Decline 2.1%
Target Corp reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 30, increased 3.1% to $4.85 billion from $4.7 billion a year ago. August comparable store sales declined 2.1%…
West 49 Reports 3.9% Q2 Comp Gain
West 49 Inc., Canada's action sport retailer, reported sales for the second quarter ended July 26 rose 6.1% to $45 million. Comparable store sales climbed 3.9% on a consolidated basis. Comps rose 6.2% at the West 49 banner, representing the strongest
Payless Partners with Middle East Franchisee
Collective Brands Inc plans to expand Payless ShoeSource into nine Middle East countries with franchise partner M.H. Alshaya, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. The company will be franchising its stores for the first time…
Adidas Settles Three-Stripe Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
Adidas AG settled a trademark-infringement lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of copying its three-stripe design on sneakers. Adidas and Wal-Mart filed a joint request on Aug. 29 to dismiss the three-year-old case in federal court in Portland, Oregon.
Forzani’s Q2 Profits Sink 72.2%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported net earnings for the second quarter fell 72.2% to C$1.5 million ($1.4 million), or 5 cents per share, compared to the prior year's second quarter of C$5.4 million ($5 million), or 16 cents. Cash flow from operations fo
Junk Food Clothing to Launch NFL Line
Junk Food Clothing has entered into an apparel licensing agreement with the National Football League to create a retro-inspired lifestyle collection. The Junk Food NFL Lifestyle Collection will make its better boutique, specialty store and department stor
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