Theodore (Ted) G. Robinson, a past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, died Sunday March 2, 2008 at his home in Laguna Beach, California after a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84…
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Columbia COO to Resign
Columbia Sportswear Company reported in a filing with the SEC that the company's COO, Patrick D. Anderson announced his resignation. According to the filing, his last day as an employee will be at the end of an as yet to be determined transition peri
Stage Stores Sees 2.5% February Comps Dip
Stage Stores, Inc. saw February net sales increase 1.2% to $105.9 million from $104.6 million in the prior year four week period. Comparable store sales decreased 2.5% this year vs. an increase of 1.4% last year…
Pacific Sunwear Sees February Sales Improve 7%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. saw a 7.0% increase in net sales for the fiscal month of February to $77.6 million from $72.5 million during the same period last year. At the PacSun concept, same-store sales increased 6% during the same period…
The Buckle Sees 24.3% Jump in February Comps
The Buckle, Inc. recorded a 24.3% jump in February comparable store sales on top of a 4.5% increase in the year-ago month. Net sales for the fiscal month ended March 1, 2008 increased 31.6% to $49.6 million from net sales of $37.7 million for the prior ye
The Finish Line Comps Down 6% in Q4
The Finish Line said comp store sales fell 6% in the fourth quarter ended March 1. The mall-based retailer said comparable store net sales declined 5.4% at its Finish Line stores and 14.2% at its Man Alive stores. For the 52 weeks ending March 1, those fi
Adidas and Samsung Partner on Mobile Phone
adidas and Samsung have teamed up to introduce miCoach, a mobile phone that works with adidas shoes and apparel to plan, track and motivate users in training. It combines a mobile phone, heart rate monitor, stride sensor, MP3 player and the voice of a “pe
Registration Open for IMBA’s World Summit
Online registration is now open for the 2008 IMBA World Summit in Park City, UT. The event will bring mountain biking advocates, land managers, ski resort professionals, trailbuilders, park planners, tourism officials and the bike industry together for co
adidas Q4 Sales Grow 14% Currency-Neutral
The adidas group reported that fourth quarter revenues grew 14% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by strong sales increases at both adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. Reebok sales, however, declined. On a regional basis, sales grew by double-digit rates
Fila EMEA Management Undergoes Buyout
Fila has agreed to a management buyout of its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Indian sub-continent division for an undisclosed sum. Chief executive Stefano di Martino led the buyout and will continue in the same role. Former Adidas global marketing direct
Aldila Q4 Sales Flat on Softer Demand and Pricing
Sales at Aldila, Inc. were essentially flat in the fourth quarter at $17.7 million, but net income soared thanks to gains on the sale of its 50% stake in Carbon Fiber Technology LLC. Aldila said sales were down for the full fiscal year due to a decline in
Life is good Selects CenterStone for B2B Solution
Life is good has selected CenterStone Technologies, Inc.'s iVendix software to provide a business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps…
Golfsmith Q4 comps down 4.6%; Net Loss Widened by Charges
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. saw fourth quarter net revenues increase 5.3% to $79.0 million from $75.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase includes net revenues from 13 non-comparable retail stores opened after December 3
Keen’s Richardson to Become Chief of Corporate Social Responsibility
Kirk Richardson will step down from his current role as president of Keen to move into a new role as the company's chief of corporate social responsibility. Richardson was named Keen president in February 2006. His move follows the departure of the c
Summit Golf Brands Names Santana VP Global Manufacturing and Sourcing
Summit Golf Brands, has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new VP, Global Manufacturing & Sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be resp
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