Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $494 million for the five weeks ended July 1, 2006, a 12% increase above the $440 million in sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2005. Comparable store sales for the month of June increased 5% on top of a 6% gain in
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Saks June Comps Increase 4.7%
Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that for the five weeks ended July 1, 2006 compared to the five weeks ended July 2, 2005, total Company comparable store sales increased 4.7%, and total sales decreased 43.8%. By segment, comparable store sales increas
Kohl’s Posts 7.1% June Comps Increase
Kohl's Corporation posted a 15.1% increase in sales for the month of June to $1.32 billion from $1.14 billion during the same period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 7.1%…
Stohlquist Waterware Adds to Rep Team
Stohlquist added J David Ripley and Gregory Fischer of Rep First as their new sales representatives covering the Southeast territory. Both Ripley and Fischer bring extensive industry backgrounds and years of service to Stohlquist. Ripley founded Rep Firs
Umbro World Cup Sales Meet Expectations; Inks Deal With Dick’s Sporting Goods
Umbro PLC reported record Total Wholesale Equivalent (TWE) sales for the six months to 2 July 2006 materially ahead of 2005 and the previous tournament year in 2004 and in line with full year expectations. In addition, Umbro signed a 15 year Distribution
Timbuk2 Goes PVC Free
In an ongoing effort to become a more sustainable company, Timbuk2 is going completely PVC-free throughout its entire 2007 Spring/Summer product line. Timbuk2’s product development team found new materials to replace the vinyl, without compromising on qua
Boswell Joins Icebreaker USA as Marketing Manager
Deb Boswell will be joining Icebreaker's US team as Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Boswell will oversee all aspects of marketing, communications, and sales support for Icebreaker USA. Boswell brings a depth of marketing and comm
Liquid Boardwear Taps Origin for Marketing
Liquid Boardwear will be working with Origin Design + Communications for its marketing needs. Origin Design + Communications will consult and design all visual materials relevant to Liquid Boardwear’s integrated marketing plan which ties together product
GBMI Names VP and Controller
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Vance Belloni as Vice President and Controller. Belloni will be responsible for management and external reporting, internal control, relationship with public accountants, accounts payable, billing and cash management
K2 Sports Wins IDEA Award
K2 Sports was honored by the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) with a Silver IDEA award for its new women’s Moxie Snow Helmet. The Industrial Design Excellence Awards recognize design innovation in a broad range of categories from consumer produ
World Cup Exceeds adidas’ Plans…
adidas’ efforts to capture mindshare at the 2006 FIFA World Cup appear to be paying off. Football (soccer) sales are now over €1.2 billion ($1.45 billion), up more than 30% from 2005, and the tournament still has two weeks left. Three million replica jers
NSGA and OIA Reports Paint Different Pictures…
With both the National Sporting Goods Association and Outdoor Industry Association releasing participation studies this past week, several new data points have emerged that are cause for optimism as well as concern in the sporting goods industry. On one h
NBA Unveils New Game Ball…
The NBA is introducing a new Official Game Ball for play beginning in the 2006-07 season. The new ball, manufactured by Spalding, features a new design and a new material that together offer better grip, feel, and consistency than the current leather ball
EU Helps Academy Snowboards…
Academy Snowboard Company, a subsidiary of Execute Sports, Inc., reported that year-to-date sales in Europe have increased by 181% with orders from an expanded presence courtesy of its partnership with European distribution company AB Invest, in Italy, Au
NBA Makes Host of Executive Promotions
The NBA promoted Ski Austin to VP, Events and Attractions; Rick Buchanan to NBA EVP and General Counsel; Stu Jackson to EVP, Basketball Operations; Bill Koenig to EVP, Business Affairs and General Counsel, NBA Entertainment; Sal LaRocca to EVP, Global Mer
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