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Payless Expands Shoe Giveaway to Latin America
Payless ShoeSource, announced the launch again this year of its Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program aimed at delivering more than $1.2 million worth of free children's shoes to families in need this holiday season. In addition, the retailer said it is
BJ’s Reports 0.5% Dip in September Same-Store Sales
BJ’s Wholesale Club, said comparable club sales during September decreased by 0.5%, including a negative impact of 6.0% from lower gasoline prices and volumes versus last year. Excluding the negative impact of gasoline sales, merchandise comparable
Macy’s Comps Slip 2.3% in September
Macy’s, Inc. total sales were $2.04 billion for the five week month of September, a decrease of 2.4% compared with total sales of $2.09 billion in the five weeks ended Oct. 4, 2008. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 2.3% in S
Dillard’s Comps Drop 6% in September
Dillard’s, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 6% for the five weeks ended October 3…
L.L. Bean Closing Waterville Call Center
L.L. Bean is closing its call center in Waterville, Maine at the end of April. A spokesperson for the company told WCSH-TV that all year-round employees have been offered positions at call centers in Portland, Bangor or Lewiston…
Stein Mart September Comps Decline 5.4%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week fiscal month of September declined 5.4% versus the year-ago period…
Adidas Inks Soccer Deal with Scotland
The Scottish Football Association signed a new kit deal with Adidas for the national team. The contract with Adidas replaces Diadora U.K…
Anon Optics Moves to Vermont
Anon Optics, which is part of Burton Snowboards, announced that product, sales and marketing functions of the company will be moving from Irvine, CA, to Burlington, Vermont, where its parent company is located…
Cascade Designs Appoints New Distributor in Sweden
Cascade Designs, Inc., the manufacturer of outdoor equipment, has appointed a new distributor to represent its brands in Sweden. Thomas Breding and Henrik Bolander of Granitbiten will manage Cascade Designs’ Platypus, Therm-a-Rest, MSR and SealLine
Eddie Bauer to Launch First Ascent on October 12
Eddie Bauer will launch First Ascent in 183 of its stores across North America on October 12, 2009. First Ascent is Eddie Bauer's new line of expedition-quality mountaineering outerwear, apparel, and gear built by some of the foremost mountain guides
Gregory Mountain Makes IT, Customer-Service Hires
Gregory Mountain Products hired two new department leaders, one to oversee information technology and the other to head up customer service…
Pennsylvania ‘Firearms Freedom Act’ Legislation Introduced
State Representative Sam Rohrer has introduced the “Firearms Freedom Act” (HB1988) for consideration in the state legislature. The bill is “An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Fede
Supreme Court to Hear McDonald v. Chicago – Monumental 2nd Amendment Case
The Supreme Court's decision has decided to hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago, according to several sources including the National Rifle Association…
First Fidelity Reserve to Sponsor 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup
First Fidelity Reserve will expand their NRA sponsorship by becoming a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, set to take place in Columbia, MO from May 26-29, 2010. FFR was also the sponsor of the
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear New 2nd Amendment Case
We have just received word that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case on the individual rights of gun owners, according to a release by the Buckeye Firearms Association…
