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Comps Down in February, but Results Improve

Better-than-expected retail results gave the market a bit of a shot in the arm last week as reports had February monthly comps either just above flat or just below. Retail Metrics reported comparable store sales increased 0.7% for the month, while a preli

NGF: January Rounds Played Up 8.6%

The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in January, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the East North Central, New England, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions decreasing and participation

Russell Parent’s Earnings Down 34%

According to the just-released annual report from Berkshire Hathaway, pre-tax earnings in its apparel businesses declined 34% in 2008, primarily due to lower sales volume and costs incurred to consolidate certain operations of Russell and Vanity Fair Bran

GSI Commerce Appoints Senior VP of Customer Care

GSI Commerce Inc. said Ronald C. Williamson has joined the company in a newly created position as senior vice president of customer care. Williamson will report directly to Bob Wuesthoff, GSI executive vice president of global operations, and will have re

END Footwear Launches in Canada

END (Environmentally Neutral Design), the new performance footwear company focused on sustainability, said it officially launched in Canada. The collection includes road running, trail running, and water shoes for men and women…

Study: Women’s Golf Play Held Back by Male Environment

According to the first-ever Women's Golf Market Study from Golf Datatech, LLC, almost one in three female respondents considered the average golf course to be “a very male oriented place” which inhibits more frequent play. While a majority of female

SGMA Seeks $100 million in PEP Support

A delegation met on March 4th with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about what can be done to ‘Get America Moving’ as part of the 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day. The group included one Heisman Trophy winner; three Olympic g

Björn Borg Proposes Two Board Members

The Nomination Committee of Björn Borg of Stockholm, Sweden, plans to propose that Monica Elling and Fabian Månsson be elected as new members of the Board of Directors of Björn Borg…

Headsweats Hires PR Firm

Headsweats Perspiration Technology Headwear has hired San Francisco-based OutsidePR to conduct a broad-ranged public relations campaign for 2009. OutsidePR will help expand Headsweats’ brand awareness in consumer, trade and outdoor-oriented media…

Ohio to Implement Online License/Permit System in 2011

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife has entered into a contract with The Active Network, Inc. to build and implement a Web-based license sales and game check system. The new system will replace the existing hunting, fishi

Stage Stores Comps Fall 8.6% for February

Stage Stores, Inc. said total sales for the four week February period ended Feb. 28, 2009 decreased 4.7% to $100.9 million from $105.9 million in the prior year four week period ended March 1, 2008…