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Zumiez Comps Fall 15% in November
Zumiez Inc. reported a 15% decline in November comps on a day when only five out of the 27 retailers tracked by Sports Executive Weekly posted positive comps for the month. The company's total net sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 29, 2008 fe
October Rounds of Golf Played Shows Slight Decline
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds played showed that golf is finally showing signs of this lagging economy, with most regions included in the report posting losses for October 2008. According to the report, national golf rounds played in the U.S. wer
Basic Golf named Official Clothing Partner of Universal Golf
Basic Golf, LLC, based in Chicago, has become the official clothing partner of Universal Golf, the magazine. In addition to outfitting Universal Golf with shirts and hats for their staff, Basic Golf will be giving away a free CoolDry moisture wicking shir
Golfsmith Introduces Live Chat Service
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. said it has became the first golf and tennis specialty retailer to offer a Live Chat service online. With technology from InstantService, the service provides quick, personal assistance with Live Chat online at Golfs
Bally Total Fitness Files for Chapter 11
Bally Total Fitness Corporation filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Bally intends to use the Chapter 11 process to significantly reduce debt from its balance sheet while
Campaign Implemented to Halt Illegal Firearm Purchases
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and representatives from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – announced a major campaign to reduce the illegal straw purchases of firearms in New Jersey…
comScore: Online Spending Jumps 15% on Cyber Monday
Retail e-commerce spending for the 31-day period ended Dec. 1 declined 2% to $12.03 billion versus the corresponding days last year, according to a survey by Internet measurement firm comScore. However, on Cyber Monday, sales…
Shimano Hires Midwestern Rep
A midwestern rep agency out of St. Paul, MN now represents Shimano Bicycle in an 11 state area in the midwest. The agency which has been in business for over 20 years in the mid-west is headed by Bill Kaplan and Pat Padden and also represents Yakima Racks
Fila Launches Women’s Initiative
Fila has partnered with New York-based Polo Grounds Music/J Records artists to launch “The Melrose,” a women’s wear initiative. The new album will be helmed by hip-hop artists Natalie and Nicole of Nina Sky…
Sears to Close Eight More Underperforming Stores
Sears Holding Company, the nation's top seller of fitness equipment, said that it has identified eight more underperforming stores it will close on top of 14 it closed in the third quarter. Sears Holdings expects to record a pre-tax charge of up to $
Fila Launches Women’s Initiative
Fila has partnered with New York-based Polo Grounds Music/J Records artists to launch “The Melrose,” a women’s wear initiative. The new album will be helmed by hip-hop artists Natalie and Nicole of Nina Sky…
Diadora Awards All its Lines to Canadian Distributor
Diadora said that Logica Sport will became distributor of all Diadora products in Canada effective Dec. 1. Logica Sport has been the Diadora cycling distributor since June 15, 2008, and now will distribute Diadora soccer, tennis and running (in addition t
Wal-Mart Focuses Sustainability Effort on Creating Green Jobs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has partnered with suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the United States. The retailer cited its recent decision to supply 15% of its power needs in Texas with wind energy as an example of how its sustainability cam
RECALL: Reebok-CCM Hockey Helmets
Reebok-CCM is recalling about 1,000 hockey helmets. The helmets' chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet could fall off, posing a risk of head and neck injuries. The helmets were sold at sporting goods stores na
Columbia Names Richardson Footwear GM
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Kirk Richardson as general manager of footwear, effective Dec. 1, 2008. Richardson most recently served as president of Keen Footwear, following a 27 year career with Nike where he held various footwear and apparel le
