Quiksilver Americas President Resigns
Quiksilver, Inc.'s Marty Samuels has left the company. Samuels, who most recently served the company as president of its Americas region, had been with Quiksilver for twelve years. Craig Stevenson has been named interim President of Quiksilver Americ
Study: Obese Now Outweigh the Overweight
A new study by the National Center for Health Statistics finds that the number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are considered merely overweight for the first time. The study shows that more than 34% of Americans are obese, compa
Avia Partners with Troy Lee Designs
Avia announced a new partnership deal with Troy Lee Designs (TLD), the southern California-based company that produces custom graphic designs for the “world’s fastest racers.” TLD will co-create a collection of AVIA racing shoes with a limited release per
The Buckle Continues Comps Run with 13.5% December Gain
The Buckle, Inc. reported a 13.5% jump in comparable store sales for fiscal December. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended January 3, 2009 increased 20.8% to $131.2 million from $108.5 million for the year-ago period…
Smith and Wesson to Supply 4,000-man Police Force with MandP40
Smith & Wesson Corp. said it has received confirmation from the South Australia Police Force (SAPOL) that it will arm its 4,000-officer frontline force with the company's M&P40 pistols…
BJ’s Comps Up Slightly for December
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported total sales for December 2008 increased by 3.2% to $1.06 billion from $1.03 billion in December 2007. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by 1.6% for the month of December, including a negative impact from s
Wolverine to Acquire Cushe Footwear Brand
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Cushe (pronounced “cushy”) footwear brand, a move the company says will drive new global opportunities and leverage the strength of Wolverine's proven business model and operating infrastruc
J.C. Penney Dec. Comps Fall 8.1%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales decreased 8.1% for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, better than the company’s guidance for a low-double digit decrease…
December Comp Sales Flat for Ross Stores
Ross Stores, Inc. saw sales of $802 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009, a 6% increase over the $755 million in sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5, 2008. Same store sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009 were flat on top of a 3% increase
Stein Mart December Comps Fall 9.3%, Reduces Expense Structure
Stein Mart, Inc. saw total sales for the five-week period ending Jan. 3, 2009 of $178 million, a decrease from $196.3 million during the comparable period last year. Comparable store sales dropped 9.3% for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2008, an incre
TJX Sees Flat December Comps, Updates Q4 Outlook
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, of $2.37 billion, a 3% decrease from the $2.43 billion achieved during the five-week period ended Jan. 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period end
Jarden Q4 to Exceed Internal Forecasts
Jarden Corp, which owns Coleman and K2, said it expects fourth-quarter revenue to be slightly above its prior outlook of $1.3 billion. It also said it finished 2008 with more than $360 million of cash on the balance sheet…
The North Face to Sponsor Elite Snowboarder
The North Face announced that snowboarder David Carrier-Porcheron, commonly known as DCP, has joined its athlete team. The North Face has a team of more than 60 professional global athletes which includes snowboarders, skiers, rock climbers, mountaineers,
Home Depot Ends Olympian Jobs Program
Home Depot Inc., citing the difficult economy and the impact of the housing downturn, has ended its program that gave Olympic athletes part-time jobs, flexible hours and full-time pay and benefits to help support their training. In the 16 years that Home
Skechers, Adjmi Team Up for Kids Apparel Line
Skechers USA said that Adjmi Apparel Group has been named the licensee for a new Skechers-branded children’s clothing line set to launch in Fall 2009 at department, specialty and online retailers that carry Skechers Kids footwear…
