<p>After a difficult first half of 2003, retailers saw a pronounced jump in third quarter sales, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales gains stemming from a solid back-to-school season, pent-up demand for apparel, more seasonable weather, and st</p>
<p>Kelty this week tapped Gail Ross as their new Backpack Product Manager. Ross joins Kelty from her post as Director of Development for Mountainsmith and 105 Meridien, and brings nearly 20 years of relevant experience to the position. In her new role, Ross</p>
<p>Costco Wholesale Corporation announced net sales for fiscal 2003 were $41.69 billion, an increase of 10% from $37.99 billion during the prior 52-week fiscal year ended September 1, 2002. Comparable warehouse sales increased 5% over the comparable 52-week </p>
<p>Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003, increased 11.7% to $44.4 million from sales of $39.8 million for the five-week period ended October 5, 2002. Comparable store sales increased 1.8% in September 2003…</p>
<p>Variflex, Inc. announced a return to profitability for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2003. The Company also announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with World Industries, a leading skateboard manufacturer. VFLX reported fisca</p>
<p>After just be named “Best Catalog Website” by the Web Marketing Association's 2003 WebAward competition, llbean.com has re-launched its website with expanded features, improved functionality and faster checkout…</p>
<p>SportsLine.com, Inc. announced that it has modified its relationship with America Online (AOL) by terminating its existing agreement with AOL and entering into a new agreement. Under the terms of the new agreement, SportsLine.com will no longer receive pr</p>
<p>Cybex International, Inc. has been named as the top manufacturing enterprise in providing superior customer responsiveness. As the recipient of the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Organization International (MESA) award for 2003, Cybex placed first in </p>
<p>A Dick's Sporting Goods store will join previously announced Belk, Dillard's and Hecht's as an anchor at Northlake Mall in Charlotte, N.C. The Dick's commitment was made public Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the 1.1 million squar</p>
<p>After rapidly growing its retailer base during its first year in business, startup outdoor equipment manufacturer Indigo Equipment has taken the next leap toward better serving its customers by investing in a larger warehouse, dedicated shipping/receiving</p>
<p>As Ortovox USA’s fiscal year closes this week they are reporting that U.S. sales for the snow safety brand are up 11%. Ortovox attributes this year’s leap in sales to the introduction of the X1, growing sales of probes and shovels, and the M2 transceiver </p>
<p>Christopher Montella has been named Director of Creative Services for Speedo®, according to an announcement made by Roger Williams, president and COO of The Warnaco Swimwear Group. Prior to joining Speedo, Montella served in various marketing positions at</p>
<p>Amidst all the bad news about the obesity crisis among American youth, comes some good news for a change. According to P.E.4LIFE, the Washington, D.C.-advocacy group for physical education, hundreds of schools and community organizations in 44 states, Pu</p>
<p>Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has filed a shelf registration statement registering for resale 6,171,074 shares of its common stock held by Green Equity Investors, L.P., pursuant to GEI's registration rights with Big 5. Big 5 will not receive any o</p>
<p>Nike Inc. plans to launch a $65 million upgrade to its two Memphis distribution centers in a move that will create 338 jobs over four years. Nike is seeking tax breaks for the project through the Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Development Board&#03</p>
