J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported net income of $14 million, or 7 cents per share, for the second quarter ended July 30, including previously announced restructuring charges. Comparable store sales for the second quarter rose 1.5 percent. Total sales d
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Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and Cabela’s Team Up to Support Conservation
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) has announced a new partnership with Cabela's…
Bruce Akin Named CEO of B.A.S.S.
Veteran publishing industry executive Bruce Akin of Birmingham, AL has been named CEO of B.A.S.S. LLC, the company said…
Watching ‘pivot points’ can help figure market: analyst
The next few trading sessions will provide valuable clues as to the market’s direction, one analyst posted on InvestorPlace.com on Friday…
GoLite Footwear Looks to Reduce Delivery Time with New Warehouse
GoLite Footwear has moved their warehouse to Barrett Distribution Center in Fairfield, CA in a move that will enable the company to deliver orders up to two weeks sooner than before…
Canadian Tire Reports Retail Sales Up 5.1 Percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported consolidated retail sales increased 5.1 percent and consolidated revenues increased 4.1 percent for the seconde quarter ended July 2, 2011, compared to Q2 2010. The retailer, which is expected to complete its ac
Advocacy Advance Grants $100,000 for Bike Projects
In line with a goal to double federal funding for biking and walking, Advocacy Advance is awarding $100,000 in direct grants to four bicyling advocacy organizations. Recipients will use the grants to tap into federal funding streams and build their politi
SpendingPulse: Inflation Helped Boost Retail Sales by 8.7 Percent in July
Excluding auto sales, retail sales in July grew by 8.7% year-over-year, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and service sales. Much of that growth, however, reflects commodity based inflat
New Balance Opens First North American Experience Store
New Balance on Thursday opened its first North American Experience Store in New York City's Flatiron District. The store, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 20th Street, features a Mondo running track and a unique Demonstration Area where New
Lafuma Adds New Southeast Rep
Lafuma has hired Lee Means to represent the outdoor category in the Southeast.
Adidas Group China Strategy Looks to Smaller Cities for Growth
A report from the China Daily newspaper cites comments from Adidas Group China Managing Director Colin Currie regarding the company’s plans to expand “aggressively” into lower-tier cities in China…
U.K. July Retail Sales Growth Weakens
The British Retail Consortium reported that U.K. retail comp store sales increased 0.6 percent in July on top of a 0.5 percent in July 2010. Total sales were up 2.5 percent on top of a 2.6 percent increase in July 2010. The BRC warned that much of July&#
Life is Good to Launch Game and Toy Line in Fall 2012
The Life is good Company, the Boston-based apparel and lifestyle brand has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Synergy Sportz (d/b/a Yukon Charlie’s) to produce and distribute a wide variety of Life is good branded games and toys in t
PGA Tour Superstore to Open in Palm Beach, FL
On the heels of opening its Denver store in May, PGA TOUR Superstore said it will bring another location to Palm Beach County, FL, with the opening of a 50,000 square-foot superstore in Delray Beach…
Whistler Blackcomb Skier Visits and Ticket Prices Reach Pre-Olympic Levels
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal 2011 third quarter ended June 30, 2011, generating revenues of CN$186 million and net earnings of CN$38 million, or CN$1.00 per common share…
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