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Big Rock Sports Buys PA Live Bait Vending
Big Rock Sports, LLC announced its has acquired PA Live Bait Vending. A leader in the live bait and tackle industry, PA Live Bait Vending operates out of Elverson, PA and has been supplying and supporting 24-hour vending machines for the fishing industry
Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Dillard’s June Comps Increase 6 Percent
Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 were $531.4 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 of $506.4 million. Total sales increased 5 percent. Comparable store sales increased 6 percent for
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
BJ’s Comps Ahead 7.3 Percent
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.reported that sales for June 2011 increased by 10.3 percent to $1.18 billion from $1.07 billion in June 2010. Comparable club sales for June 2011 increased by 7.3 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 3.
Stein Mart Reports June Comps Slide 1.5%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 decreased 1.5 percent…
Redcats Launches SoccerSavings.com
Redcats USA, the owner of TGW.com – The Golf Warehouse; BaseballSavings.com, and SoftballSavings.com, announced the official launch of SoccerSavings.com…
Pro Hockey Life Adds Fourth Megastore
Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods Inc. announced plans to open a new megastore this summer in Oakville, Ontario…
ASA Elects Board of Directors Members
Six members of the American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) board of directors were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats. Their terms begin Oct. 1, 2011, and they will serve two-year terms…
University of Georgia Licensing New Anti-microbial Technology
A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render natural and synthetic athletic apparel permanently germ-free. The technology can be applied during the manufacturing process or at home, and it doesn’t co
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Sony Partners with State Parks to Promote HD Editing Products
America's State Parks and Sony Creative Software, a leading developer of award-winning and easy-to-use video and audio editing applications, are partnering to promote nationwide park visits and outdoor recreation…
Consumer Confidence Index Weakens in June
Consumer confidence plunged in June to a seven-month low on continuing worries over high unemployment and stagnating wages, according to a report released Tuesday by the Conference Board, a private research group. Its Consumer Confidence Index slipped to
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
