Johnny West, who until June 7th was the VP of Sales for Flow Snowboarding, has stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities. Sam Herrbach has accepted additional responsibilities including the overseeing of Sales as well as continuing his
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Massey’s Taps CWS to Launch Affiliate Program
Massey’s Professional Outfitters and Colorado Web Solutions launched a Commission Junction based affiliate program. The new program is designed to allow web content developers the opportunity to create income through the display of advertising and product
Lee Joins Hot Chillys as VP of Sales
Hot Chillys hired Steve Lee as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Drawing upon his 15-year tenure in the outdoor and snowsports industries, Steve will provide leadership and guidance in making the company’s sales operations more efficient. Steve w
Ashworth Reduces Discounts to Boost Q2 Margins…
Ashworth shifted its selling strategy during the quarter, selling more full-priced product and fewer discounts, which in turn led to a strong improvement in margins. The Ashworth brand itself experienced slight weakness in green grass accounts, but other
Perry Ellis Shuffles Swim Deck…
With barely enough time for the ink to dry on its licensing agreement for JAG swimwear, Perry Ellis International, Inc. has reorganized parts of it swimwear business, appointing Gail Rhodes as senior vice president of sales for women's swim. Rhodes
DSW Ups Full-Year Guidance on Strong Q1; May See Fashion Athletic Slowing…
DSW Inc. saw all regions of the U.S. provide positive comp store sales results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 29, with the West and Northeast showing the most growth for the family footwear retailer. DSW is getting contribution from a number of
3point5 Inks Several New Deals
3point5 announced that 3 major manufactures and a major trade association have signed on with their retail training system; Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Smith Sport Optics and Snowsports Industries of America (SIA) have joined the 3point5 network. Mike Fulm
Wilson Named Official Baseball Supplier of Perfect Game Series
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co was selected as the Official Baseball of the Perfect Game Baseball Championship Series. The organization helps top high school baseball athletes gain valuable exposure among college and professional scouts. The alliance combines
TNF Promotes Three on RandD Team
The North Face announced changes to the Research & Design Department, resulting in cross category moves in Outerwear, Snowsports, Equipment and Sportswear. The North Face changes include the promotion of Neil Munro to Product Director, Outerwear; Matt Pag
Dillard’s May Comps Climb 3%
Dillard's, Inc. sales for the month ended May 27, 2006 were $534.3 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended May 28, 2005 of $519.0 million. Sales increased 3% for the four-week period in both total and comparable stores…
Saks May Comps Climb 1.1%
Saks Incorporated for the month ended May 27, 2006, total Company comparable store sales increased 1.1% and total sales decreased 44.9%. By segment, comparable store sales increased 2.2% for SDSG and increased 0.8% for SFAE for the month…
GSI Commerce Makes Board Nominations
GSI Commerce Inc. nominated Andrea M. Weiss and Michael J. Donahue to it's board of directors. Each will stand for election for a one-year term at the company's annual meeting on June 30…
lucy Opens Two Chicago-Area Stores
lucy will open its third and fourth stores in Illinois over Memorial Day weekend. Set to debut on Friday, May 26 in Northbrook Court and Monday, May 29 in Oakbrook Center, each store creates a friendly, energized environment for lucy customers…
Mossimo Q1 Revenues Fall 43.7% on Target Rebate
Mossimo, Inc. reported first quarter 2006 total net revenues of $4.9 million, down 43.7% from $8.7 million for the same period last year. The company reported a first quarter net loss of $1.17 million, which included a non-recurring charge of $6 million,
Golfsmith Lowers Expenses; Increases Sales…
Golfsmith International saw a strong sales result transfer down to the bottom line, where the company’s net loss was more than halved during the seasonally slow first quarter. Due to the timing of sales, a net loss in the first quarter is typical in much
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