Wal-Mart Stores net sales for the month ending
August 25, 2006, were $16.98 billion compared to $15.71 billion last year, an increase of 8.1%. Comparable store sale increased 2.5% during the same period…
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Globe Warns of Full Year Sales and Earnings Drop
For the full fiscal year, Globe International Limited reported preliminary unaudited total revenues were approximately AUD$200 million ($150 mm) compared to AUD$206 million ($154 mm) for FY2005. As a result, preliminary unaudited management accounts indic
Big City Mountaineers Partners with TNF and Skiing Magazine
Big City Mountaineers has partnered with Skiing Magazine to launch the new “Skiing for Someone” program. Joined by The North Face as a presenting sponsor, Skiing Magazine’s Skiing for Someone program will set a new standard for marrying highly sought-afte
State Governments and Environmental Groups Challenge EPA Over Global Warming
A coalition including twelve states, the Sierra Club, and other political leaders and environmental groups, filed opening briefs with the Supreme Court in the most far-reaching global warming case to be heard. The Court’s decision in the case, Massachuset
Retailers Happy at Smaller Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver
More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s most motivated and knowledgeable business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006. Compared to last year, the 2006 show was a smaller event. 1,691 exhibitors made the trip to Denver this year,
Conservation Alliance Raises over $10,000 at Keen OR Event
The Conservation Alliance raised $10,500 in under two hours at a fundraising event organized by Keen Footwear at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The funds will support The Conservation Alliance’s efforts to protect wild places
Mountain Hardwear Supplements Product Development Team
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has made several new appointments within the company’s product development team. Tracey Mammolito is new to the team and has accepted the position of Mountainwear product manager. Dan Ramos has accepted the newly established positi
Factory Design Labs Adds New Art Director
Craig Feinberg has joined Factory Design Labs as an Art Director in the Creative Department. Originally hailing from Columbia, Maryland, Craig has significant international experience including an 18-month term at Fabrica, the United Colors of Benetton Co
Dorsey Elected Executive Director of NSP
In a meeting held August 25 – 26 in Lakewood Colorado, the National Ski Patrol Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Mark Dorsey executive director of the NSP. Dorsey has been acting as interim executive director for the past eight months…
Investment Group Acquires Field and Stream Licensing Business
A group of investors led by Barry Sternlicht, Michael Tewey and Larry Martin have purchased the Field & Stream Licenses Company and its trademark assets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company will be based in Westport, Connecticut and r
Sport Chalet Ranked #1 in New Retail Study
Sport Chalet, Inc. was ranked the number one most desired retailer in the 2006 Retail Demand Today Report published by independent research company, Kanbay Research Institute. The study identifies the top performing retailers in 16 major retail categories
New Balance Wins Trademark Suit Against Qiuzhi
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. has won a significant trademark infringement lawsuit in China against Chinese footwear maker Qiuzhi Footwear. The court awarded New Balance a monetary award of 600,000 RMB (USD $75,000) and ordered Qiuzhi to stop producing
NSGA Study Shows 11 Largest States’ Participation Trends
Snowboarding, off-road mountain biking, target shooting and salt water fishing are the leaders in sports participation in some of the largest states, according to an analysis of data contained in “Sports Participation in 2005 – State-by-State,” a report p
Nike Names VP of Diversity
Nike, Inc. appointed Donna DeBerry as its first Vice President of Diversity. In this newly created role, DeBerry will help to further integrate diversity into Nike's global business strategies and employer of choice practices…
G3 Hires Pale Morning Media
G3 Genuine Guide Gear has selected Pale Morning Media LLC as their public relations agency of record in North America. In addition to giving both partners more new friends to ski with, the pairing will link one of the true innovators of the ski world to a