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TJX Companies Says March Comps Growth Strong Even in Warmer Areas
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period ended March 31 increased 10 percent. For the nine-week, year-to-date period, consolidated comparable store sales also increased 10 percent over the same period l
Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees
Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…
RECALL: 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats
Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, MA is recalling about 40,000 of Topeak’s bicycle carrier seats for kids because they pose a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Todson has received two
Darn Tough Vermont Joins The Conservation Alliance
Darn Tough Vermont has become the latest member of The Conservation Alliance, which works directly with outdoor industry companies to fund conservation organizations working to protect North America’s last wild spaces…
Internetstores AG Lands Major Equity Investment
Internetstores AG, a leading German online bike and outdoor products retailer approaching $80 million in annual sales, has landed a $40 million equity investment from EQT Expansion Capital II…
Slumberjack Now Available in Canada
American Rec has begun distributing its Slumberjack brand in Canada through its Canadian Rec subsidiary…
Fleet Feet Undergoes Management-Led Buyout
The management team of Fleet Feet, Inc., the franchisor of running specialty stores, has partnered with Raleigh, NC – based Investors Management Corporation (IMC) to acquire Fleet Feet Sports from Tom Raynor, CEO and majority shareholder. Fleet Feet, Inc.
JJB Sports Confirms Talks with Potential Strategic Investors
JJB Sports plc confirmed that it has in recent weeks held discussions with its lending bank and a number of potential strategic partners and investors about raising additional financing for the company in what could be its third recapitalization since 200
Northern Lites Snowshoes Hires VP and GM
Northern Lites, the American manufacturer of snowshoes, hired Craig Brooks as vice president and general manager. Northern Lites was acquired by Brent and Brian Hallgren and their families in June of 2011…
Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
Revo Steps up to Sponsor Climbing for Cancer Fundraiser
Performance eyewear brand Revo has stepped forward as a 2012 First Descents partner, as well as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Climbing for Cancer event, helping make it the biggest yet…
Ibex Hires Former Retailer as New England Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Nancy Andrews as an independent sales representative for New England, where she will work as a “merino pusher” in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Andrews was co-founder of the outdoor
Ride on Washington Raises Nearly $100,000 for Bikes Belong Foundation
A “Ride on Washington” by more than 100 bicyclists raised nearly $100,000 for the Bikes Belong Foundation, which advocates for awareness around the health and environmental benefits of bicycling…
Gart Capital Partners Invest in Finish Line’s Running Specialty Group
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Gart Capital Partners (GCP) is making a $10 million strategic investment in Finish Line's Running Specialty Group with the goal of creating the nation's single largest operator within the growing specialty ru
Vibrams FiveFingers Sued over Health Claims
A group of five law firms has filed a class-action suit against Vibram USA Inc and Vibram FiveFingers LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging the company used deceptive statements about the health benefits of barefoot run
