Ross September Comps Remain Flat
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $537 million for the month of September, a 5% increase over the $510 million in sales for the five weeks ended October 7, 2006. Same store sales for the five weeks ended October 6, 2007 were flat compared to the five we
TJX Co’s. Post 4% Comps Gain in September
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported a 5% increase in fiscal September sales to $1.8 billion from $1.7 billion reported for the same period last year. For the 35 weeks ended October 6, 2007, sales reached $11.7 billion, a 7% increase over last year's $10
NBA Opens adidas NBA Concept Shop in Turkey
NBA Commissioner David Stern, Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of the adidas Brand and members of the Minnesota Timberwolves opened the first adidas NBA Concept Shop in Europe in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday. The shop coincided with NBA Europe Live prese
SGMA: Sports Participation is Strong, but it Could Be Stronger
Roughly 75% of the U.S. population is involved in a fitness, sports, recreational, or outdoor activity as a casual, regular or frequent participant. That’s one of the underlying messages revealed in the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s Sports P
Interbike Sees 4% Attendance Growth
Interbike reports that attendance for this year's event in Las Vegas saw a 4% increase over last year to nearly 23,000 members of the bicycle industry walking the aisles in Las Vages last week. A breakdown of the numbers indicates the show had slight
RECALL: Sports Authority Water Bottles
The Sports Authority and the CPSC are recalling approximately 11,200 Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles, because the surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been re
Sofft Shoe Company Relocates Corporate Offices
Söfft Shoe Company, a division of HHBrown Shoe Company, has officially announced it’s relocation of their corporate offices. Söfft Shoe Company, formerly called Lowell Shoe Company, has resided in Hudson, NH for the past 25 years. As of September 10, Söff
Reebok Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Reebok has again signed on as the official global footwear and apparel sponsor of the 2008 Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer. Reebok's Pink Ribbon branded products help raise awareness for the Avon events and, in addition, Reebok has made
Pony Back in Endorsement Game
Pony International signed an endorsement agreement with Wilson Chandler, the New York Knicks 2007 first-round draft pick, for the re-launch of its performance basketball line for fall 2007. Wilson will be featured in a national advertising campaign that
KEEN Launches Sustainability Contest
KEEN has launched Hybrid.STAND, an innovative initiative designed to inspire ideas around sustainability. Hybrid.STAND includes two major components: the STAND online contest and a documentary film. The campaign culminates at the Hybrid.STAND Festival in
Teva to Launch Interactive Digital Program for Spring 2008
Teva will look to increase their presence at select retailers with the launch of digital display signage in specialty outdoor retailers this coming spring 2008 season. The touch screen display units have the unique ability to receive content updates insta
Nike Opens NIKEiD Studio at Manhattan Flagship
Nike opened its first NIKEiD Studio at Niketown in New York City. The new permanent installation on the fifth floor of Niketown puts the consumer in control of the design process and extends the NIKEiD experience beyond the computer screen where it has li
Walking Co. to Open Six Stores in October
The Walking Company plans to open six new locations during October 2007. Following six store openings in September, the company plans to open more than 20 new locations in the final three months of 2007…
Unifi Names Smith as CFO
Unifi, Inc. named Ronald L. Smith as CFO. Mr. Smith is replacing William M. Lowe, Jr., who has left the company. Mr. Smith, who last week was named the company's VP of finance and treasurer, joined Unifi in November 1994 and has held positions as con
Izod Grabs Naming Rights to NJ’s Continental Airlines Arena
Izod was awarded naming rights to Continental Airlines Arena by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Thursday. The building will be called the Izod Center. Rocawear and Southpole also made bids for the naming rights…
