Dillard’s, Inc. merchandise sales for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009 were $497.2 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008 of $593.3 million. Total sales decreased 16%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 14% for the five-week pe
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The Conservation Alliance Elects New Board Members
The Conservation Alliance membership re-elected Adam Forest, Managing Partner at The Forest Group, and Sally McCoy, CEO of CamelBak, to new two-year terms on the Alliance board of directors. The membership also elected Steve Barker, President of Eagle Cre
Nordstrom Comps Drop 10% in June
Nordstrom, Inc. saw retail sales of $686 million for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009, a decrease of 6.2% compared with retail sales of $731 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. Same-store sales for June decreased 10.0% compared wit
Interbike Collaborates with BMX Industry
Interbike is collaborating with the BMX industry to produce an urban riding competition and a special BMX section in its official trade show guide to promote the category during Interbike 2009 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Sept. 23 to 25…
Cassin to be Launched in the U.S., Parent CAMP Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Cassin, the Italian climbing brand, will be introduced to the U.S. market in 2010 by its parent, CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment. Climbing equipment and technical ice products lines will be shown at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Intertek and the AAFA Push CPSC for Sensible Testing Practices
Intertek and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) jointly submitted a petition to formally request the CPSC to expressly approve certain lab testing procedures to determine the presence of lead paint on toys and other children's produ
LifelineUSA Strengthens Sales Team
LifelineUSA hired Rick Pawlak as VP of sales and Scott Logan as medical rehab product manager. Both new employees have at least 20 years of varied sales and marketing experience within the fitness industry…
Patagonia Footwear Hires Mountain Lake Marketing
Patagonia Footwear has added new members to its sales team to manage the Mid Atlantic territory with Mountain Lake Marketing…
Werner Paddles Changes Canadian Rep Force
Werner Paddles has changed its rep structure in Canada. Effective July 1, Western Canada will be serviced by Nikki Rekman and Eastern Canada will be serviced by Mark Scriver. Additionally, Danny Mongno will now service Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois…
Steve Madden Acquires Certain Assets of SML Brands
Steve Madden has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets constituting the Zone 88 and Shakedown Street lines of SML Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Aimee Lynn, Inc. SML Brands designs and markets primarily private label accessories, prin
Zumiez’s June Comps Tumble 19.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009 decreased 7.9% to $32.0 million, compared to $34.7 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. The company's comparable store sales decreased 19.3% for the five-week
REI’s Prototype Store In Texas Lands Top Sustainable Design Award
Recreational Equipment Inc.'s store in Round Rock, Texas, which opened last year, won Project of the Year in The Association for Retail Environments' (A.R.E.) inaugural Sustainability Awards. Stores from The North Face, Bass Pro and Timberland a
Fitness Holdings Looks to Close Remaining Stores
Fitness Holdings, which has been reorganizing in bankruptcy proceedings, is looking to close its remaining 22 stores. According to court documents filed in bankruptcy court in Los Angeles, the parent of Busy Body Home Fitness continues to explore a sale o
KEEN Launches Promotion for Retailers: HybridLife Days
KEEN Inc. has launched KEEN HybridLife Days, a new in-store initiative taking place in 14 retail stores across the country, including Kirkhams, Footwise and Gazelle Sports…
Veltec Sports Relaunches Website
Veltec Sports, which owns several cycling brands, launched a newly re-designed website at veltecsports.com. The new site offers improved design, a more user-friendly layout, and expanded product information…
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