The Forzani Group Ltd. reported improved sales and flat margins for the fiscal 2008 “Back to School” selling season. Retail system sales for the seven-week period ended September 16, 2007 increased 4.9% over the same period last year. Overall same store s
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L.L.Bean Announces Employee Bonuses/Free Shipping
L.L.Bean announced the completion of a strong spring season with a recognition gift for its employees and a free holiday shipping offer as a gift of appreciation to its customers. L.L.Bean said its spring season, which closed August 31, ended 8% over last
Timberland to Close up to 40 Retail Doors; Cuts Guidance
The Timberland Company has completed a global retail portfolio review. This measure is part of the Company’s strategy to redirect investment to higher return businesses, drive efficiencies across its organization and rationalize its operating expense stru
Bonds’ 756* Ball to be Branded
Mark Ecko's vote to determine the fate of Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball finished at midnight this morning with 47% of voters deciding the ball should be sent to Cooperstown branded with an asterisk. 34% of voters felt the ball should be sent
Vancouver’s Mayor Welcomes Outdoor Industry Association Rendezvous
Mayor Royce Pollard will be attending the OIA leadership and learning conference at the Vancouver-Hilton, in Vancouver, Washington this week. He will provide opening remarks at the event which draws nearly 300 hundred top level outdoor industry professio
Sport Chalet Expects Comps Decline in Fiscal Q2…
Sport Chalet said that macro economic trends – most likely spurred by California’s slumping housing market – are impacting sales during the fiscal second quarter. This factor coupled with the company’s aggressive growth plans and market share turf war wit
Cocona Receives Growth Funding
Cocona Inc., formerly Traptek LLC, has received major funding from Boston-based Fairhaven Capital Partners — a venture capital firm that invests in early- to growth-stage companies — to help it with ongoing marketing and development efforts related to Coc
Orange 21 and No Fear Drop Retail Talks…
In July, Orange 21, Inc. entered into discussions with No Fear to acquire its retail subsidiary, No Fear Retail Stores, Inc. as part of a strategic expansion. More recently, Orange 21’s independent special committee of its board of directors concluded tha
Genesco Sues Finish Line to Force Marriage…
When looking at the courtship of Genesco, Inc. and its coveted position in the mall, it’s hard to remember a deal in recent history that has had more ups and downs or that has gotten more personal. The latest salvo was launched on Friday morning as Genes
OIA Rendezvous in Vancouver
The Outdoor Industry Association will hold its annual Rendezvous leadership and learning conference in Vancouver, Wash. next week. The sold out event will host hundreds of outdoor industry professionals for seminars, speakers and active outdoor recreatio
RECALL: Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
REI is recalling approximately 5,200 Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles, because the trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children. REI has received one report of a children’s trailer bicycle detaching from the adult
Puma Partners with Peace One Day
In 2001 Peace One Day achieved its primary objective; having the UN general assembly adopt a resolution by all UN member states to formally establish an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. This International Day of Peace is September 21st. To
Asics Taps Industry Veteran as Apparel Product Manager
ASICS America Corporation has tapped industry veteran Patty Kelly as Apparel Product Manager. Patty, who specializes in brand and product launches, will focus her efforts on both Women's and Men's ASICS apparel.
Shred Alert Names Frey As VP
Shred Alert, Inc. added Tripp Frey to head its sales team as vice president of the company. With extensive financial analyst and management experience, Frey will lend his business expertise directing the sales force and market forecasting…
Cocona Receives Capital Infusion
Cocona Inc. (formerly Traptek, LLC) has received a “major capital investment” from Fairhaven Capital, a leading early- and growth-stage venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Sources at both Cocona Inc. and Fairhaven declined to disclose th
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