BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
AAFA and NRF Urge Obama to Secure Economic Relationship with Honduras
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) joined four other trade groups in a joint letter to President Barack Obama regarding the current political situation in Honduras, a US/CAFTA-DR partner…
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
Evolve Names Director of Sales
Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…
The Buckle’s June Comps Rise 9.6%
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 9.6% in June. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended July 4, 2009 increased 14.4% to $70.8 million from $61.9 million a year ago…
Bon-Ton Sees 8% Slide in June Comps
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 4 decreased 8.0%. Total sales fell 7.5% to $241.5 million from $261.2 million for the prior year period…
Bakers Footwear Reports 3.1% Comp Increase in June
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported comps increased 3.1% in June compared to a gain of 10.4% in the year-ago month. Net sales increased to $17.0 million, compared to $16.6 million in the same period last year…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Down 8.9% in June
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.05 billion for the five weeks ended July 4, a decrease of 9.1% compared with total sales of $2.25 billion in the same period a year earlier. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.9% in June. The comp
BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer
Outdoor Retailer to Honor Andy Knapp
Outdoor Retailer will honor Andy Knapp, a renowned outdoor adventurer and former head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering, at a Paddle Out held during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Open Air Demo at 3 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2009. After a six
Neiman Marcus’ Comps Tumble 20.8% in June
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported June comps dropped 20.8%. Total revenues were down 19.4% to $323 million from $401 million a year ago…
Velo Vie Launches Wholesale Business Platform
Velo Vie Bicycles is introducing the Velo Vie Dealer Network in the United States as a result of IBD demand. Since its inception in 2006, Velo Vie has concentrated its marketing and promotion efforts through the online, consumer direct channel. Velo Vie w
Dermatone Hires New Director of Sales
Dermatone Laboratories Inc., a supplier of sunblock and skin protection to the outdoor industry, has hired a new Director of Sales, Matthew Strzempko. Strzempko will manage the continued growth of Dermatone, working closely with sales reps, national acco
Remington Arms to Redeem Notes
Remington Arms Co., Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011…
