Colorado Proposal May Open Some Roadless Areas
If approved by the federal government, a proposal submitted by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to manage the state’s 4.2 million acres of roadless national forest would make it easier for ski areas to expand in those areas…
Collective Licensing Partners with MMA’s STRIKEFORCE
Collective Licensing International announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE…
ATK Acquires Blackhawk
Alliant Techsystems has acquired Blackhawk Industries Products Group Unlimited, LLC. ATK said the acquisition of Blackhawk, combined with the recent acquisition of Eagle Industries, strengthens ATK’s position in tactical accessories and equipment fo
Organizations Sign Memorandum with FWS
U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould signed two Memoranda of Understandings on Monday, one with National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and another with the Bureau Land Management Deputy Director Mike Pool…
Coleman Company Celebrates New Kansas DC
The Coleman Company, Inc. celebrated Friday the official opening of Coleman’s Distribution Center at Midwest Commerce Center which employs 260 in Gardner, Kan…
Calendar Shift, Warm Weather Provide Best March Comps Since ’99
A recovering job market and a prolonged foretaste of temperate weather contributed to record growth on the retail front for March, but the majority of the 9.3% improvement came as a result of a calendar shift that placed the Easter weekend within the five
Zumiez March Cops Surge 13.2%
Zumiez Inc. reported comps for the five-week March period ended April 3 increased 13.2% on net sales that increased 20.1% to approximately $35.8 million from $25.8 million im march last year…
Target Reports March Comps Surge 10.3%
Target Corporation said net retail sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 were $6,233 million, an increase of 12.5% from $5,543 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009. On this same basis, March comparable-store sales increased 10.3%…
BJ’s March Comps Rise 7.3% Excluding Gas Sales
BJ”s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for March 2010 increased by 15.7% to $1.0 billion from $870.3 million in March 2009. Excluding gasoline sales, merchandise comparable club sales increased by 7.3%, including a two-point bump from the shift in
Neiman Marcus Sees 9.6% Jump in March Comps
Neiman Marcus Inc. reported a 9.6% increase in March same-store sales and an 11% rise in total sales to $341 million…
Woolrich Promotes Cathy Peddie to Women’s Merchandising Director
Woolrich promoted Woolrich veteran Cathy Peddie to director of women's merchandising. Peddie will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all women's product
Headsweats Announces Canadian Distribution Agreement
Headsweats announced their partnership with Ryeka Sports. Toronto-based Ryeka Sports is the leading independent Canadian distributor of sporting goods for outdoor activities, action sports, snow sports and bike dealers…
E-Bike Maker Gets $6.5M Equity Investment
Main Street Capital Corporation has invested $6.5 million in Currie Acquisitions, LLC, dba Currie Technologies, the largest U.S.-based designer and distributor of electric bicycles and electric scooters for personal mobility…
Container Imports Forecast to grow 10% in First Half
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 8% in April compared with the same month a year ago, and solid increases are expected to continue through the summer as the U.S. economy improves, according to the
Black Diamond Hires Some, Promotes Others
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced the promotion and hiring of several staff at its headquarters in Salt Lake City and the addition of two athletes to its climbing team…
