SGB Update Apparel
February Comps Up 1.2% at J.C. Penney; Total Sales Up 1.5%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.said comparable store sales increased 1.2% for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010. In last year’s February period, comparable store sales decreased 8.8%. Total Company sales in February increased 1.5%…
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Saks’ February Comps Rise 2%
Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $171.8 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared to $166.6 million a year ago, a 3.1% increase. Comparable store sales increased 2.0% for the month…
Nike Names Hilary Krane to General Counsel
Nike Inc. announced that Hilary Krane is joining the company as vice president and general counsel. Krane, 46, joins Nike from Levi Strauss & Company, where she had worked since 2006 as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate affairs…
Brownells Expands Warehouse
Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
FWS to Distribute $862 Million to States for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish a
Heelys Fills Positions to Support 2010 Business Plan
Heelys has promoted two staffers and hired another to support their 2010 business plan, which includes revitaling its brand, making new products a priority and improving partnerships with retailers, marketers, licensers and the media…
Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians
Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…
Oakley Grew at Double Digit Rates in 2009
Premium sunglass brand Oakley continued to grow at double digit rates in 2009, according to Italy's Luxottica Group, S.p.A., which reported sales declined 6.4% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009. The company said Oakley, which it acquired in 2007, wi
Nike Golf Sponsors the EWGA 2010 Member-Get-A-Member Program
Nike Golf continues its sponsorship of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) Member-Get-A-Member program for 2010 and has renewed as a supporting partner for the nationwide organization…
Rawlings Recognized by Babe Ruth League
Rawlings Sporting Goods of St. Louis, Missouri has been named the recipient of the 2009 Babe Ruth League, Inc. Special Programs Award. This award was created to honor…
Marmot Mountain Announces Promotions and a Hire
Marmot Mountain, LLC announced six internal promotions and has brought on a contractor full-time as merchandising manager for hardgoods…
