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RECALL: Saris Stationary Bicycle Trainers
Saris Cycling Group of Madison, WI, is voluntarily recalling certain models of stationary bicycle trainers, under an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The trainers are a frame that converts regular bikes into stationary bicycles.
Riddell Sponsors USA Football
Riddell has become the official football helmet and protective equipment partner for USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, and its 2009 Junior National Team. The three-year partnership (through 2011) with USA
W. L. Gore Earns Workplace Recognition
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 12th consecutive year. Gore is ranked No. 15…
REI Earns Best Company to Work For Recognition
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced that it ranked number 12 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2009 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” REI is one of five organizations to be recognized on the list each year since its inception…
Fila Partners with Tennis Star James Blake
Fila has entered into a collaboration arrangement with ATP World Tour star James Blake to develop a collection of men's apparel and footwear. Blake will collaborate with Fila's design team to create the yet-to-be-named collection that will targe
JJB Sports Expects FY Loss
JJB Sports Plc, the UK sporting goods chain, said it expects a loss before tax and exceptional items between £5 million and £10 million ($7.31 million to $14.62 million) in its year ended Jan. 25. The loss excludes any costs associated with its banking fa
West Marine’s Q4 Comps Slip 5.1%
West Marine, Inc. reported sales slid 6.1% in the fourteen weeks ended Jan. 3, to $111.1 million from $118.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended Dec. 29, primarily due to a $4.9 million decrease in comparable store sales. Comps decreased 5.1%. As compare
Fleet Feet Comps Rise 12% in FY08
Fleet Feet said sales reached more than $86 million in 2008 on a 12% comp store gain. At Fleet Feet's annual Winter Franchise Conference held in Dallas this week, President Jeff Phillips commented, “In 2009 we will focus efforts on the fundamentals t
Scott USA Promotes Ratliffe
SCOTT USA announced the addition of Brittany Ratliffe to its Customer Service Department. Ratliffe moves to her new position from the Motocross Division, where she worked in the Racer Support Department…
VF Corp Cuts Q4 Outlook Again, Warns Of Slight 2009 Revenue Drop
VF Corp. announced “aggressive” cost cuts as it lowered fourth-quarter expectations a second time as it also projected 2009 sales below analysts' estimates amid the stronger dollar and weaker consumer spending. At a presentation at an investor confer
NRF Study: Holiday Sales Dropped 2.8% in 2008
A deep recession, severe winter weather and five fewer shopping days combined to create the most challenging sales environment in years for the nation’s retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for December (which excl
Macys Comps Drop 4%; 11 Stores to Be Closed
Macy’s, Inc. had total sales of $4.397 billion for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009, a decrease of 4.7% compared with total sales of $4.614 billion in the five weeks ended Jan. 5, 2008. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 4.0% in December
Dillard’s December Comps Slide 5%
Dillard’s, Inc. said December sales reached $1.095 billion compared with $1.167 billion a year ago, a 6% decline. Sales in comparable stores decreased 5% for the five-week period…
Bon-Ton’s Comps Drop 5.8% in December
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s comparable store sales for the five weeks ended January 3, 2009 decreased 5.8% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the five weeks decreased 5.6% to $527.2 million compared with $558.2 million for the prior year
Stage Stores Sees Comps Fall 5%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week December period ended Jan. 3, 2009 decreased 1.3% to $257 million from $260.3 million in the prior year five week period ended January 5, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 4.9% versus
