SIA: Snow Sport Sales Roughly Even From August Through November
Overall, snow sports sales from August to November were about even with August to November sales last season but equipment sales slowed significantly, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Early indications for December are very positive in the snow sports m
Tourism Spending Fell 10% in Utah in 2009
Tourism spending in Utah declined 10%, or by $700 million to $6.2 billion in 2009, according to a report released by the Governor's Office, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Despite a decline in ski visits, however, traffic to state and national parks
Woolrich Hires Product Development and Sourcing Director
Woolrich named Gary Gifford as director product development and sourcing. Gifford will report directly to Woolrich President Jim Griggs…
Woolrich Hires Product Development and Sourcing Director
Woolrich has named Gary Gifford the Director of Product Development and Sourcing. Gifford will report directly to Woolrich President Jim Griggs.
Craig Levra, Mickey Newsome Join on Panel at NSGA Conference
Craig Levra, chairman & CEO of Sport Chalet; and former NSGA Chairman of the Board Mickey Newsome, chairman & CEO of Hibbett Sports, will be featured on a panel at the upcoming NSGA Management Conference. The panel's topic will be “The Next 5 Years “
Nordstrom’s December Comps Surge 7.4%; Prelim Topline Up 10.8% for Month
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.4% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009…
TJX Racks Up 21% Sales Gain in December
The TJX Companies, Inc. said sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010, rose 21% to $2.9 billion from the comparable period a year ago and 8% for the 48 weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. The discounter upped its earnings guidance to 31% over fiscal 2009..
Target Reports Stronger than Expected December Sales
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 rose 5.0% to $9.74 billion compared to the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Dec. comparable-store sales increased 1.8%, compared to a 4.1% decline in the same period
WaterplayUSA.com Names Sales Director
WaterplayUSA.com, which publishes an online directory of water related recreational amenities and businesses, appointed Rik Beitel as director of sales effective immediately…
Etonic Names Director of Sales/Marketing for Golf
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran Kent Wheeler as director of sales and marketing for its golf division. Prior to joining Etonic, Wheeler was director of sales for Nickent. He also held sales management positions within the golf division of Mizuno U
LaCrosse Footwear Sees 21% Q4 Revenue Hike
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., which owns the LaCrosse and Danner brands, said it expects to report net sales of approximately $42.5 million, up approximately 21% from the same period of 2008. For the full year 2009, net sales are expected to be approximately $
Polytan USA Partners with Liberty Sports
Polytan USA and Liberty Sports, LLC jointly announced that Liberty Sports will be the exclusive distributor for all Polytan turf and track products for the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S…
Revo to Sponsor Kilimanjaro Philanthropic Expedition
Performance eyewear maker, Revo, announced it has signed on as supporting partner and exclusive eyewear provider for January's philanthropic expedition, SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT: Kilimanjaro…
Louis Garneau Sponsors Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team
Louis Garneau announced the sponsorship of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team. The Bahati Foundation, founded by Rahsaan Bahati, is a non-profit organization that inspires and empowers underprivileged youth to rise above their circumstances…
Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spiderwire
Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow
