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Thomas J. Ryan
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Scheels Hires Social Media Agency
Catchfire Media formally made public today their role as Scheels All Sports Inc.'s social media agency of record…
Easton Sports Hires Branding Agency
Easton Sports has selected Agency 215 as its branding agency to generate national awareness and excitement for the brand and its sports equipment…
Stage Stores June Comps Dip 1.3%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week June period ended July 3, 2010 increased 1.3% to $129 million from $128 million in the prior year five week period ended July 4, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 1.2%…
ProMounds Acquires The Designated Hitter
ProMounds, Inc. has acquired The Designated Hitter and added the product to the offerings of the company's retail division, On Deck Sports…
Bon-Ton’s June Comps Increase 1.4%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 increased 1.4%. Total sales for the five weeks increased 1.2% to $244.4 million compared with $241.5 million for the prior year period…
JJB Sports Sees 22.3% Hike in Six-Week Sales
JJB Sports Plc reported that its sales for the six weeks from 24th May to 4th July were up 22.3% on a like-for-like basis. Sterling gross margin on a like-for-like basis over the same period was up 54.5% resulting in an overall like-for-like gross margin
Macy’s, Inc. Same-Store Sales up 6.5% in June
Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $2.23 billion for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, an increase of 9.0% compared with total sales of $2.044 billion in the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales were up 6.5
J. C. Penney’s Comps Climb 4.5%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 4.5% for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010. In last year's June period, comparable store sales decreased 8.2%. Total company sales in June increased 3.7%…
Kohl’s Posts 9.1% Comp Gain
Kohl's Corp reported sales for the five-week month ended July 3, 2010 increased 9.1% over the five-week month ended July 4, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.9%…
Department Stores See Strong June Sales Gains
Several department stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and J.C. Penney, and a few teen chains delivered robust June sales, overshadowing some lackluster results from some of the general merchandisers including Target and Costco. Sales had been expe
Spyder Promotes Ellen Welley to Director of U.S. Sales
In a move designed to promote streamlined communication and ultimate dealer service, Spyder has promoted Ellen Welley to Director of US Sales and is realigning internal sales department positions. In her new role, Welley will oversee all US accounts and m
Big 5 Sporting Goods Cuts 2Q Earnings View On Soft Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. cut its second-quarter earnings guidance as it posted a surprise 0.5% drop in same-store sales. The regional sporting-goods retailer now expects earnings of 20 cents to 23 cents a share, compared with May's view of 24 cents
Former Lady Foot Locker CEO to Head Lane Bryant Outlet
Charming Shoppes, Inc. appointed Marla C. Anderson as the president of its Lane Bryant Outlet business, effective July 12, 2010. Most recently, she was the president and chief executive officer of Lady Foot Locker from 2005 through early 2010…
NSGA’s Thomas B. Doyle To Retire
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Information & Research Thomas B. Doyle announced his retirement from NSGA, effective early in the fall of 2010. Doyle is one of NSGA's longest-tenured staff members, having spent 39 years in the s
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