Igloo Products Corporation reported that since its October 2008 acquisition by J.H. Whitney, the company's three-year performance set records in all categories…
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New York City Marathon to Be Shown Live Nationally
The New York City marathon will be broadcast live across the U.S. for the first time in nearly two decades as part of a five-year deal, the New York Times reported…
Jakson Kayak Names McBeath as Director of Marketing
Jackson Kayak has named James McBeath, who co-founded World Kayak with Eric Jackson, as its new director of marketing. A former software entrepreneur, McBeath is also a co-founder of Breathe Productions, Liquid Skills Kayak School and Kayak Futaleu and w
DeLorme Names Preus Director of Consumer Sales
DeLorme has appointed Chris Preus effective immediately as its director of consumer sales. Preus, who has been the driving force in taking two companies public and worked extensively on overseas sourcing, brings 28 years of experience in sales and marketi
Buckle’s December Comps Jump 8.9 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31 increased 8.9 percent. Net sales increased 12.4 percent to $181.8 million from $161.8 million a year ago…
RetailNext Reports Weak Holiday Data for National Specialty Retailers
Holiday shopping ended disappointingly for specialty stores in 2011, during which a slow Black Friday weekend set a pace that held up until Christmas, according to RetailNext, which uses video analysis, on-shelf sensors and POS data to help retailers dete
Pete Worley to Head Deckers Asia Pacific
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the promotions of two key members of the Teva brand management team. Effective immediately, Pete Worley, president of the Teva brand, will be the president of Deckers Asia Pacific. Teva's Global Brand Marketing D
RECALL: 2,900 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals
Performance, Inc, of Chapel Hill, N.C. is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 2011 Forté Pro Carbon road pedals because they can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard…
Adams Golf to Explore Strategic Alternatives
Adams Golf, Inc. announced that its board of directors has unanimously decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The board intends to consider the full range of available options. The company has engaged Morgan S
Stein Mart’s Comps Flattish in December
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31, 2011 were flat to last year. Total sales for the December five-week period were $166.0 million, a decrease of 0.2 percent from $166.3 million in the same period last
Stage Stores December Comps Inch Up 1.2 Percent
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week December period increased 2.9 percent to $274 million from $266 million in the prior year five week period ended January 1, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 1.2 percent…
Rossignol Names Lebsack to Manage Snowboard Division
Rossignol has hired Tom Lebsack as its Snowboard division manager for the US market. He will start in the position Jan. 9 from an office in Park City, Utah…
Macy’s December Same-Store Sales Increase 6.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. today reported total sales of $4.925 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011, an increase of 6.6 percent compared with total sales of $4.618 billion in the five weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc.
Dillard’s December Comp Store Sales Up 4 Percent
Dillard’s, Inc. reported that merchandise sales increased 3 percent to $1.09 billion for the 36 days ended Jan. 1, 2012, reflecting comparable store sales gains of 4 percent…
Kohl’s Cuts Guidance After Tough December Sales Results
Kohl's Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended Dec. 31 total sales increased 1.7 percent and comparable store sales decreased 0.1 percent. Year to date, total sales increased 2.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 0.5 perce