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…
Bon-Ton Sees 4.8% Comp Decline
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said comparable store sales for the five weeks ended October 3, decreased 4.8%. Total sales decreased 5.5% to $282.9 million compared with $299.4 million for the prior year period…
Stage Stores September Comps Sink 5.6%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week September period ended October 3, decreased 2.4% to $113 million from $115 million in the prior year five week period ended October 4, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 5.6% this year
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…
The Buckle Posts 5.1% Comp Sales Gain for September
The Buckle, Inc. comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended October 3 increased 5.1%. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month of September increased 10.1%…
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…
La Sportiva Supports Boulder Climbing Series
La Sportiva N.A. will partner with the Boulder Rock Club for season 3 of the annual Boulder Climbing Series. The Boulder Climbing Series is a monthly series of friendly, low-key climbing competitions. Unlike most other events in Colorado, the BCS will be
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…
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…
