Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the month
ending May 26, 2006, increased to $16.90 billion compared to $15.70 billion last year, a 7.7% increase. Comps for the month increased 2.0%…
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SGMA Participation Report Highlights Recreation Growth
Whether it’s for fitness or just for fun in the outdoor sun, millions of Americans are spending their free time engaged in some type of sport, fitness activity, or athletic/recreational endeavor. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
SIA Launches Model for Success Workshops
Five separate education workshops organized by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) this fall for retailers, suppliers and reps will feature presentations on the newly completed Model for Success and a new sales training program for retail sales people. Th
K2 Sports Acquires LINE and Karhu
K2 Sports acquired the Line ski business and the exclusive rights to the Karhu North American Nordic and Telemark brand from Burlington, Vermont-based Trak Sports USA, Inc. The majority of Karhu and Line’s operations will relocate to the K2 Sports headqua
PHIT Legislation Could Provide Fitness Incentives
The SGMA sees great opportunity in a bill introduced by Congressman Jerry Weller (R-IL). Personal Health Investment Today (HR 5479) – known as PHIT – provides financial incentives for Americans to play sports, workout, and be physically active…
Meng and Associates Hires Steve Pike
Golf marketing and public relations firm, Meng & Associates Inc., has brought aboard former PGA.com equipment editor Steve Pike as an associate writer. Pike is an award-winning golf writer, and will help create high-impact editorial for Meng & Associates
National Trails Day Events to Maintain 2,000 Miles of Trail
Make room in your backpack for a pair of work gloves and a shovel. On Saturday, June 3 volunteers around the country will be spending the 14th annual National Trails Day cleaning-up and beautifying our nation’s trails and public lands. Close to half of t
Payless Expands Bottom-Line and ‘House of Brands’…
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. focused on back-end efficiencies in its first quarter to drive a double-digit bottom line increase off of relatively flat sales. In addition, the company took another step in its plan to build a “house of brands” by acquiring the
Foot Locker Names Pepsi Finance Chief to Board
Foot Locker, Inc. has elected Matthew M. McKenna, Senior Vice President of Finance for PepsiCo, Inc., to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. He was elected at Foot Lokcer, Inc.'s Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 24, 2006..
Sara Lee Apparel Spin-off will Generate $4.7 Billion in Sales
Sara Lee Corporation disclosed further information regarding its previously announced plan to spin off its Branded Apparel, Americas/Asia, business to Sara Lee stockholders. As described in an information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange C
Chaos Inks Sponsorship Deal with Vail Valley Foundation
CHAOS headwear and Vail Valley Foundation have signed a three year sponsorship program for participant gifts, as well as co-branded event merchandise of caps and beanies available at retail during this upcoming 2006/2007 season.
Atomic Promotes Race Directors
In preparation for another season of World Cup racing, Atomic Ski promoted Eduardo Guzman to International Race Director. Having spent numerous seasons on the hill for Atomic, Guzman brings veteran experience to his new position…
Easton Signs Sponsorship Deals
Easton and the Golden Baseball League have reached a two-year agreement that designates Easton as the “Official Bat” of the GBL. The GBL will purchase and supply the Easton Professional Grade Stix model bats to all players. In addition, Easton has agreed
Licensing 2006 Takes on International Flair
With sports licensing generating an estimated $18 billion in worldwide retail sales in 2004, the business of sports goes way beyond the playing field. This year’s LICENSING 2006 International Show will see a major global sports presence at the show, as P
Morrison Promoted to GM of Cocoon by Design Salt N.A.
Josef Sturm, Founder and President of Cocoon by Design Salt, appointed Sue Morrison as the new General Manager for North America. Morrison will replace GM Randy King who has left Cocoon to explore a new business opportunity…
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