The House of Representatives zeroed-out their version of the State Side Land and Water Conservation Fund in spite of some very productive meetings on Capital Hill during OIA’s annual Capital Summit. While it is a very disappointing development for many i
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QBP Recalls Dimension 130º Stems…
Quality Bicycle Products and the CPSC have recalled all Dimension-brand road and mountain thread-less bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word “Dimension” painted on the extension. About 18,000 of the stems wer
Marketing Promotions Associate, Team Sports — New Balance
NEW BALANCE has grown from a small, New England-based manufacturer of athletic shoes to a major force in the global athletic footwear and apparel marketplace. Our phenomenal growth is the direct result of impressive
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Health Magazine and SGMA Seek Fitness’ Best
For the second year, Health magazine and SGMA International will honor the newest and brightest fitness products with Health magazine's Best of Fitness Awards.
Health magazine and SGMA have developed a panel of top exercise physiology, fitness, and
Saucony’s Grid Tangent Awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’
Saucony, Inc. announced that the Grid Tangent has been awarded “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World in the magazine’s Summer 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (June 2005 issue). The Grid Tangent, part of Saucony’s new Fall 2005 offerings, builds upon an already awar
Marketing Manager — Golf Products
Our client is the industry market leader in their category of golf products. We seek an experienced Manager with 2-4 years of proven success in marketing, product development, advertising and promotion. Ideal candidate will possess a balanced blend of cla
Everlast Posts Q1 Net Loss; Net Revenues Up 23%
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported net revenues for its continuing operations of increased 23% to $12.2 million for its fiscal 2005 first quarter ended March 31, 2005, compared with net revenues of $9.9 million in the prior year period. Net sales from cont
Gildan Q1 Revenues Increase 16.9%; Raises Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported second quarter net earnings of $14.3 million or 48 cents per share, which includes a special charge of $7.8 million after-tax or 26 cents per share for the closure of its Canadian yarn-spinning facilities. Earning were fla
Ross Stores April Same-Store Sales Up 1%
Ross Stores, Inc.reported sales of $357 million for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005, an 11% increase above the $322 million in sales for the four weeks ended May 1, 2004. Comparable store sales for the month increased 1% over the prior year…
Target Corp. April Comps Increase 1.3%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales from continuing operations (principally Target Stores) for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 increased 7.7% to $3.390 billion from $3.148 billion for the year-ago period. On this same basis, comparab
Urban Outfitters Q1 Sales Up 36%; Comps Rise 11%
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced sales for the three months ended April 30, 2005. Total company sales for the first quarter jumped 36% over the same period last year to a record $231.3 million from $170.3 million. Total company comparable store sales wer
ShopKo April Same-Store Sales Fall 11.1%
ShopKo Stores, Inc. reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 decreased 10.6% to $209.0 million from $233.7 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 11.1%…
GSI Sees Sporting Goods Share of Total Sales Decline in Q1…
GSIC continues to expand its presence in the on-line retail world by expanding outside of its core sporting goods category and into consumer electronics, toys, and virtually any product that can be sold on-line. The company has also been expanding the ser
Skechers USA Wins First Round in Class Action Fight; Future Looking Brighter…
Skechers USA appears to be in full rebound mode as gains from an expanding International business, strong owned-retail comps, and new brands and licensees helped push sales up 11.2% for the 2005 first quarter to $246.2 million, compared to $221.5 million
The Sports Club Company Delisted by AMEX
The American Stock Exchange has notified The Sports Club Company that it had not met certain of the Exchange's continued listing standards as set forth in the Exchange's Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange noted that the Company's fai