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Kohl’s January Four-Week Comps Increase 8.7%
Kohl's Corporation saw net sales for the five-week fiscal January increase 46.6% to $991.6 million from $676.4 million in the four-week period last year. On a comparable four-week basis, comparable store sales increased 8.7%…
Ross Stores January Comps Increase 2%
Ross Stores, Inc. saw five-week fiscal January net sales grow 38% to $399 million from $289 million in sales for the four-week period last year. The fifth week of the month added approximately $88 million in sales. Same store sales for the copmarable four
ispo winter 07 Sees 5% Trade Attendee Increase
ispo winter 07 took place in 17 halls on 180,000 sq. meters and recorded approximately 64,000 trade visitors compared to 61,087 last year, roughly 5% more than in the previous year. For the first time, the show covered the entire area available on the gr
etnies Girl Adds Domestic Sales Manager
Sole Technology, Inc. added Mindy Cook as domestic sales manager for etnies Girl. Sole Technology, Inc. added Mindy Cook as domestic sales manager for etnies Girl. In her new role, Cook will manage all aspects of domestic sales for the etnies Girl brand..
Quiksilver Cuts Fiscal Q1 Guidance on Weak Snow Sports Sales
Quiksilver, Inc. has revised its expectations for the conclusion of this year's wintersports season and has adopted a more cautious outlook for next year's early season due to an unseasonably warm winter and poor snow conditions in the U.S. and
Callaway Golf Slims Q4 Net Loss, Posts Strong Annual Gains
Callaway Golf Company saw fourth quarter net sales total $179.9 million, increasing 16.4% from $154.5 million for the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $10.2 million for the quarter, shrinking from a loss of $18.7 million during la
New NHL All-Star Unis Top Sellers for January
The Rbk EDGE Uniform System made its retail debut at the 2007 NHL All-Star Celebration in Dallas with the Eastern and Western Conference NHL All-Star jerseys the top-selling NHL items in retail outlets throughout Dallas and on NHL.com for the month of Jan
Thule Hires Karl Wiedemann as Product Manager
Thule has hired Karl Wiedemann as Product Manger. Wiedemann will be responsible for the development of fit kits and load carriers, as well as the introduction of Thule snow chains in the North American market. Wiedemann will report to TJ Hanson, VP of M
Chaco Acquires Ulu Footwear
Chaco has acquired Ulu, a privately-owned manufacturer of New Zealand shearling, rabbit fur and premium leather boots. Chaco will leverage its heritage in the outdoor category to expand upon the brand and drive Ulu into new markets. Marketing, sales and o
NBA Plans All-Star Retail Push…
The NBA has partnered with XP Events to approach retail at the All-Star game in a new light; and, hopefully, to increase both visibility and sales. The scope of product and merchandising activities for the week will include over 30 NBA Store satellite loc
OIA Wins Utah Roadless Protection…
With a petition signed by more than 400 ORWM attendees, Kim Coupounas, chairperson of OIA and CEO of GoLite; Frank Hugelmeyer, president of Outdoor Industry Association; Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond; Mike Wallenfels, president of Mountain Hardwear;
Nike Golf Adds College Amateur Golf Manager
Nike Golf appointed golf industry veteran Marlin “Cricket” Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories with an emphasis on bolstering Nike G
Execute Sells Academy Snowboards Back to Original Owners
Execute Sports Inc. completed the sale and transfer of the Academy Snowboard brand back to its original owners. Academy Snowboards was acquired in 2006 as part of the Pacific Sports Group, Inc. acquisition. In November, “after a year of disappointing sale
Gander Pulls Realistic Airsoft Guns Off Shelves
Gander Mountain Company is pulling realistic replica guns from its stores in Minnesota and will sell only airsoft guns that are obviously and unmistakably toys. Gander Mountain will phase out realistic replica guns, in favor of the obvious toy guns, in al
ICC’s BASCAP Reports 21.2% Increase in Counterfeit Seizures in 2006
During 2006, the International Chamber of Commerce's BASCAP Intelligence Reports monitored 1,647 global incidents of intellectual property theft focusing exclusively on copyright and trademark infringement. A total value of US$1.9 billion was measur
