K-Swiss Inc. announced the addition of Gael Monfils, the second highest ranked French tennis player and current ATP Tour World No. 18, to its tennis roster…
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LifelineUSA Names Director of Product Development and Design
LifelineUSA, a manufacturer of professional-grade functional fitness products, has hired Glenn Polinsky to be the director of product development and design…
Warnaco’s Swimwear Sales Slide 8.4%
The Warnaco Group's Swimwear Group, which includes Speedo, reported sales in the first quarter fell 8.4% to $87.9 million from $96 million a year ago, primarily as a result of reduced sales to membership clubs in the quarter. In constant currency rat
Spyder Teams with Warren Miller Film Tours
Spyder Active Sports Inc. and Warren Miller Entertainment have signed a two-year deal for the 61st and 62nd annual Warren Miller film tours…
Golfsmith Launches Free Golf Month
Golfsmith is partnering with more than 70 golf courses from coast to coast to launch “Free Golf Month” in the largest golf game giveaway ever. Some 50,000 rounds of golf are being given to the retailer's customers to get more golfers back on the gree
Brooks-Range to Sponsor Checkpoint Tracker Championships
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment will be the Official Map Tool of Checkpoint Tracker Adventuring Racing and the Checkpoint Tracker National Championships, a national Adventure Racing event that will culminate after 80 regional events and is set for O
California Considers Temporary Metal Bat Ban
A California legislative committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would place a two-year moratorium on the use of metal bats in high school baseball, according to a report in the Associated Press…
Stage Stores’ Comps Decline 8.3%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week April period ended May 1, 2010 decreased 5.8% to $101 million from $108 million in the prior year four week period ended May 2, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 8.3% this year versus
Urban Outfitters’ Q1 Comps Climb 11%
Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported total company sales for the first quarter rose to $480 million, a 25% increase from the comparable quarter in the prior year. Comparable retail segment sales, which include our direct-to-consumer channel, rose 16% for the q
K-Swiss Widens Loss in Q1
K-Swiss Inc. increased its net loss for the first quarter to $4.7 million, or 13 cents a share, from $1.1 million, or 3 cents, a year ago. Total worldwide revenues decreased 11.0% to $65.9 million from $74 million…
RECALL: Klean Kanteen Water Bottle Spouts
About 1.3 million Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts by Klean Kanteen are being recalled due to choking hazard. The firm has received six reports of incidents of the water bottle spouts breaking or cracking in children's mouths as they were drinking f
RECALL: Nirve Sports Bikes
About 725 chopper-style bicycles from Nirve Sports are being recalled. The handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury. Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred
Saks’ Comps Advance 3.2% in April
Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $246.9 million for the four weeks ended May 1, 2010 compared to $238.7 million for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009, a 3.4% increase. Comparable store sales increased 3.2% for the month…
Ross Stores’ April Comps Climb 3%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 7% to $570 million for the four weeks ended May 1, 2010, up from $534 million for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 3% on top of a 6% gain in the prior year period..
Neiman Marcus Sees 11% April Comp Gain
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported comps grew 10.9% during April. Total sales advanced 12.4% to $305 million from $271 million a year ago…
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