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Zumiez’s Comps Jump 14 Percent in February

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012 increased 23.0 percent to $40.2 million, compared to $32.7 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increase

Polarmax and AYG Choose Shopatron for Online Sales

Polarmax Technical Baselayers and AYG 365’s Performance Underwear, has partnered with Shopatron order management systems to create a seamless shopping experience for their customers, without competing with their retailers…

Native and Costa Power A.T. Cross Sales in Q4

A.T. Cross Company said sales at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, reached $12.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, a 12.0 percent increase compared to last year. COG sales grew 19.8 percent to

TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent

The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…

TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent

The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…

SGMA Names Ron Rosenbaum as SVP, Marketing and Business Development

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) appointed Ron Rosenbaum to its management team. As SGMA’s senior vice president of marketing & business development, Rosenbaum will provide direction and oversight to marketing, fundraising, membe

Peak Sports to Open First U.S. Store

Peak Sport, a branded sports products company located in China and primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing sport products including footwear, apparel and accessories, opened its first store in the United States. The store is located

Hibbett Sports Launches Fan E-Commerce Website

Dreams, Inc. has partnered with Hibbett Sports to become their exclusive online provider for fan merchandise in the licensed sports category. Hibbett’s new online platform can be accessed at stadiumshop.hibbett.com and features over 130,000 unique h

Exceed Company Replaced Independent Director

Exceed Company Ltd., the owner and operator of China's Xidelong sportswear brand, announced its board of directors appointed Dr. Yea-Mow Chen as an independent non-executive director, effective Feb. 4, 2012, while William Sharp, a member of the Board

Amazon Seeking Tax Holiday for Jobs Deal in New Jersey

Amazon.com is now in talks to open two warehouses in New Jersey in exchange for a 22-month sales-tax holiday. The deal follows the same play book Amazon has used in Indiana, California, Tennessee and South Carolina, where it has agreed to…

Crocs Licenses Brand to Expand Beyond Footwear

Crocs, Inc. has begun licensing its brand to expand beyond footwear. The company has signed licensing agreements with key global and regional manufacturers for products ranging from apparel to sunglasses and other accessories…

REI Awards $600,000 Stewardship Leader Grants to 14 Non-Profits

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has distributed $600,000 to 14 nonprofit partners across the country through its Stewardship Leader Grants. REI selected one leading organization in each of its largest markets to provide larger grants for their voluntee

Titleist Awards Rep of the Year

Titleist selected Bill Kent and Dewitt Miles as 2011 sales representatives of the year. The official presentation to recognize Kent and Miles for this distinguished honor took place during the Titleist National Brand Meeting in Orlando…