The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that it has been conducting a comprehensive business review of its European-based operations with the aim of better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability. The action is being undertaken in l
Category: Outdoor
Oboz Adds Customer Service Rep
Oboz, the outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, MT, has grown its staff to eight people with the addition of Danielle Fedore, its new customer service representative. Fedore began her new job July 2…
MusclePharm Names Gary Davis as CFO
MusclePharm Corporation announced that L. Gary Davis has been appointed as chief financial officer, succeeding Larry Meer, who will continue with the company as treasurer…
Hibbett to Open Store in Titusville, FL
Hibbett Sporting Goods will open a store in Titusville, FL on July 28 and hire at least eight employees…
The Buckle Sees June Comps Dip 2.5 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended June 30 decreased 2.5 percent. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended June 30 decreased 0.3 percent to $79.4 million from net sales of $79.6 million for the prior
Mizuno USA Hires Running Footwear Manager
Doug Smiley has joined Mizuno USA, Inc., as the company’s new running footwear business unit manager. He will be managing the running footwear category at Mizuno, which includes planning and executing seasonal footwear lines. Smiley comes to Mizuno
Costco’s Ex-fuel, U.S. Sales, Rose 3 Percent in June
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.18 billion for the five weeks ended July 1, 2012, up six percent from $8.69 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding the impact of gasoline sales, U.S. comparable store sales for the peri
Bon-Ton Disappointed with June Sales
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales in the five weeks ended June 30, decreased 0.8 percent. Total sales decreased 1.0 percent to $238.3 million in the current year compared with $240.8 million in the prior year period…
UK’s Cycling Sites Outrank Team Retailers in Brand Study
A recent study of the UK's leading online sporting goods retailers ranks cycling retailers ahead of team sports dealers in brand strength…
Target’s June Comps Climb
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended June 30, 2012 were $6.4 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent from $6.26 billion for the five weeks ended July 2. On this same basis, June comparable-store sales increased 2.1 pe
Macy’s, Inc. Same-Store Sales up 1.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.412 billion for the five weeks ended June 30, an increase of 0.8 percent compared with total sales of $2.392 billion in the five weeks ended July 2, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were u
5.11 Tactical Appoints Ridings as Outdoor Channel Manager
5.11 Tactical has appointed Tim Ridings to outdoor channel manager. Ridings, a 20-year industry veteran, is charged with supporting the company’s growing expansion into the outdoor marketplace…
Stein Mart, Inc. Says Florida Weather Hurt June Comps
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended June 30, 2012 decreased 0.5 percent. Total sales for the period were $104.7 million, an increase of 0.2 percent from $104.5 million in the same period in 2011…
MapMyFitness Secures Additional Financing
MapMyFitness announced that its community of fitness enthusiasts has surpassed 10 million registered members and is arranging $3 million in financing from Square 1 Bank…
Kohl’s June Comps Slump 4.2 Percent in June
Kohl’s Corporation reported today that for the five-week month ended June 30, 2012 total sales decreased 2.6 percent and comparable store sales decreased 4.2 percent from the five-week month ended July 2, 2011…
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