Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012 of $483 million, an increase of 10 percent over the $441 million in sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011. Same store sales for the four weeks ended January 28, 2012 grew 5 per
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House Committee Rejects Bike Funding Amendment to Transportation Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee narrowly rejected an amendment Thursday that would have restored funding of programs that have built thousands of bike lanes, sidewalks and trails over the past decade…
Columbia Delivers Robust Q4 But Sees Softness in 2012
Columbia Sportswear reported earnings jumped 40.1 percent in the fourth quarter on a 15.1 percent increase in revenue. However, the outerwear giant said that given the unusually warm winter globally as well as “macro-economic challenges that continue to c
New Balance Partners with Playworks
The New Balance Foundation announced a national partnership with Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that supports learning and a positive school climate by providing healthy, inclusive play and physical activity, to expand the power of play to m
Nike Invents A Shoe For Athletes With Prosthetic Limbs
Nike is introducing a new sole utilizing state-of-the art design methods and technologies to create a lightweight, durable composite sole that can easily be used with Össur's Flex-Run prosthetic blade for amputee athletes…
RECALL: 460 More Specialized Tricross Bikes
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is voluntarily recalling 460 of its 2012 Tricross Sport and Tricross Comp model bicycles because they use Advanced Group carbon forks that are vulnerable to a fall hazard…
Werner Paddles Names Southwest Rep
Werner Paddles has added Taylor Robertson as its Southwest sales representative…
New Non-Profit to Fund Battle Against Sport Induced Concussions
Sports Care Connect was created Wednesday to provide both funding and leadership in the battle against sport-induced concussions. The a new 501(c)(3) non-profit plans to fund baseline testing of young athletes, training of properly certified trainers, too
Consumer Index Retreats to 61.1 in January
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in December, retreated in January. The Index now stands at 61.1 (1985=100), down from 64.8 in December. The Present Situation Index declined to 38.4 from 46.5. The Expectations Index edge
CenterStone Sees Exploding, Record Growth on iVendix
In 2011, for the seventh consecutive year, CenterStone Technologies reports record numbers of transactions and wholesale dollars processed through its iVendix web-based e-Commerce application in North America and Europe.
Shopkick Helps Drive $110M in Brick-and-mortar Sales in 2011
Shopkick, which uses a location-based shopping app to drive smartphone users into brick-and-mortar stores to help retailers counter showrooming, helped drive more than in-store revenue of $110 million in 2011 – its first full year operating the app…
W.L. Gore Expects Majority of Laminates to Be Bluesign Approved by 2015
W. L. Gore & Associates said it could increase the percentage of bluesign approved laminates it offers for consumer garments from 20 percent that are available for Fall/Winter 2013 to 50 percent in the next three years depending on the success Gore’
Zumiez January Comp Sales up 10.8 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28 increased 19.2 percent to $31.8 million, compared to $26.7 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. The action sports retailers said comparable store sales incre
Under Armour Amplifies Ultimate Intern Team Search
Under Armour, Inc. is building upon the success of their 2011 “Ultimate Intern” search and expanding the program to offer five college student candidates an opportunity to join the brand this summer as part of the “Ultimate Intern Team.” Students can appl
Amer Sports Turns in Solid 2011 Performance Despite Disappointing Fourth Quarter
Amer Sports boosted sales by 8 percent and EBIT excluding non-recurring items by 26 percent in 2011 even as it continued to bulk up its softgoods and retail operations and move its Fitness segment back toward profitability. The gains came despite a disapp
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