JJB Sports Gets New CEO

The United Kingdom's JJB Sports has named Keith Jones of consumer electronics retailer DSG International to be its new CEO and oversee its plan to return to profitability…

The Athlete’s Foot Launches “The 12 Days of TAF”

The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is presenting “The 12 Days of TAF,” an online sweepstakes, taking place December 11-22. During the sweepstakes period, customers can visit www.theathletesfoot.com to enter for a chance to win a brand-exclusive adidas Remix sh

PUMA Forms PUMA Golf North America

PUMA announced a new partnership to grow the North American golf business with the formation of PUMA Golf North America, as the official distributor and licensee of PUMA Golf in the United States and Canada…

Stage Stores’ Comps Drop 12.5% in November

Stage Stores, Inc reported that its total sales for the four week November period ended Nov. 28, 2009 decreased 11.3% to $110 million from $124 million in the prior year four week period. Comparable store sales decreased 12.5% this year versus a decrease

Wal-Mart Steps into World Cup Frenzy with FIFA Venture

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said it will operate 2010 FIFA World Cup Official Event Stores in nearly all of its retail markets around the world. The collaboration with FIFA's exclusive worldwide master licensee, Global Brands Group, combines the world&#039

Gander Mtn. Q3 Sales Rise 2.5%

Gander Mountain Company reported consolidated sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 were $276.6 million compared to consolidated sales of $269.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a 2.5% increase…

J.C. Penney’s Comps Decline 5.9%

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 28, 2009, decreased 5.9%, in-line with the company’s guidance for sales to decrease 4% to 7%. In last year’s November period, comparable store

Saks’ Comps Tumble in November

Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $245.1 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2009 compared to $327.3 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 29, 2008, a 25.1% decrease. Comparable store sales decreased 26.1% for the month…

Ross Stores Sees 8% Jump in Comps

Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2009 increased 12% to $635 million from $568 million for the four weeks ended November 29, 2008. Same store sales for the month rose 8%…

Ranger Boats Extends Partnership with FLW Outdoors

FLW Outdoors announced that Ranger Boats has renewed their sponsorship with FLW Outdoors. FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the founder of Ranger Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world…

Golf Rounds Played Fall Sharply in October

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 15.9% for the month of October compared to October 2008 and are down 1.0% on a YTD basis. The findings represent 3,785 reporting courses…

Verde PR and Base Camp Merge

Verde PR & Consulting and Base Camp Communications, both focused on the outdoor space, will merge Dec. 1. The new firm will retain the name Verde PR & Consulting…

Schumer Contacts the NBA on Jersey Issue

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced he has made a direct appeal to National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern asking him to terminate the leagues contract with the adidas company if it doesn’t scrap plans to ship its game-day jer