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Campaign Raises $50,000 for U.S. Bicycle Route System
Adventure Cycling Association's third annual “Build It – Bike It – Be a Part of It” campaign raised more than $50,000 for the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) during National Bike Month (May 2012)…
Hydro Flask Names CEO to Replace Founder
Hydro Flask hired Scott Allan to lead the company as its new CEO and president. Allan replaces former CEO and founder Travis Rosbach, who departed in early May to…
Staples Units Opens Second Team USA Shop in Chula Vista
Staples and the United States Olympic Committee celebrate the grand opening Thursday of the second Team USA Shop at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Staples Promotional Products manages co-branded Olympic campaigns for more than 70 per
Asics Signs Children’s Apparel License
Asics has signed Cayre Group as its exclusive licensee for children’s apparel. The agreement includes boys and girls active wear, outerwear and swim for all children’s size ranges including newborn, infant, toddler and sizes 4-20 in the United
TJX Sees Comps Jump 8 Percent During May
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that sales for the four-week period ended May 26 were $1.9 billion, up 10 percent over the $1.7 billion achieved during the four-week period ended May 28, 2011. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period
Rainier Mountaineering Inc. Guides Summit Everest…Again
Rainier Mountaineering Inc. guides Dave Hahn and Melissa Arnot safely returned to Kathmandu after reaching the summit of Mt. Everest last week. Both climbers set records on their climb; Hahn marked his…
Saks Comps Up 4 Percent in May
Saks Incorporated announced that comparable store sales increased 4.0 percent in May. Owned sales totaled $215.8 million for the four weeks ended May 26, compared to $208.2 million for the four weeks ended May 28, 2011, a 3.7 percent increase…
Target’s May Comps Climb
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended May 26, were $5.04 billion, an increase of 5.0 percent from $4.8 billion for the four weeks ended May 28, 2011. On this same basis, May comparable-store sales increased 4.4 per
Burke Mountain Resort Sold to Regional Group
QBurke Mountain Resorts, LLC has acquired its second Vermont ski area in four years. The partnership, which is co-owned by Ariel Quiros and Jay Peak Resort President and co-owner Bill Stenger, took ownership of Burke Mountain Resort May 22, 2012…
UNC-Greensboro Launches Graduate Online Programs for Apparel Sourcing
The Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro, announced two new online graduate programs in global apparel supply chain management, including a new Master’s degree concentration and a new certificate…
Buckle’s Q1 Profits Climb
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings rose 12.8 percent in the first quarter, to $37.8 million, or 79 cents per share, compared with $33.5 million, or 71 cents, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 28, increas
Former Brown Shoe Exec Launches New Venture
Footwear industry executive, Gary Rich, with over 35 years in the footwear industry and former president of Brown Shoe Company – Wholesale, has formed Rich Footwear Group…
Perry Ellis Q1 Sales Down as Department Stores Trim Orders
Perry Ellis International, Inc., major maker of golf apparel and swimwear, reported total revenues declined 7.9 percent in the first quarter ended April 28 driven by conservative sportswear purchases by department stores following a challenging fall and h
Maverik Lacrosse Supports Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps
Maverik Lacrosse has joined forces with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps as part of its “Evolve The Player, Advance The Game” initiative to grow the game of lacrosse. Maverik will provide Xcelerate with Maverik Athletes Billy Bitter and Brian Karalunas that will
Gander Mountain and Pennsylvania Renew Summer Camping Promotion
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is again partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers with needed gear and a reservation for two nights at a participating state park for just $20. Last year, almost 500 pe
