BJ’s Comps Jump 4.8% in December

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported total sales for Dec. 2009 increased by 9.4% to $1.16 billion, from $1.06 billion in Dec. 2008. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by 4.8% for the month of Dec., including a positive impact from sales of gas

TJX Racks Up 21% Sales Gain in December

The TJX Companies, Inc. said sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010, rose 21% to $2.9 billion from the comparable period a year ago and 8% for the 48 weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. The discounter upped its earnings guidance to 31% over fiscal 2009..

Ross Stores Reports December Comps Up 12%; Sales Spike 16%

Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 16% to $934 million from $802 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Same store sales for the month were well ahead of forecast and up 12% over the prior year..

Twin Enterprises Adds Sales Reps

Twins Enterprise, Inc., which owns the Twins '47 and Banner '47 brands, said Steve Irwin has assumed the territory sales position for Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. The territory had been previously covered by a combination of independe

WaterplayUSA.com Names Sales Director

WaterplayUSA.com, which publishes an online directory of water related recreational amenities and businesses, appointed Rik Beitel as director of sales effective immediately…

LaCrosse Footwear Sees 21% Q4 Revenue Hike

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., which owns the LaCrosse and Danner brands, said it expects to report net sales of approximately $42.5 million, up approximately 21% from the same period of 2008. For the full year 2009, net sales are expected to be approximately $

Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spidewire

Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow

The North Face to Sponsor OIA Industry Breakfast

The North Face has signed a three-year agreement to be the presenting sponsor for the OIA Industry Breakfast beginning with Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010. Sister brand Eagle Creek has also joined as a title sponsor of the event. Timberland had been

Fila USA’s VP of Sales Steps Down

Bruce Fendell has stepped down as VP of sales at Fila USA but will continue to help Fila as a consultant. The position has been eliminated as part of a strategic review, according to a company spokesperson…

NSGA Launches on Three Social Networking Sites

The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has launched pages on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to communicate with its members, make important announcements, and to let members offer their opinions on issues affecting their businesses…

Puma Launches Biodiversity Initiative in Africa

Puma and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced a strategic partnership to support biodiversity worldwide and specific initiatives in Africa. The ‘Play for Life’ partnership will support the 2010 International Year of Biodi