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Callaway Expands Partnership with Footwear Licensee
Callaway Golf Company has formed a strategic alliance with Tour Golf Group, Inc., the company's exclusive licensee for Callaway Golf Footwear. Key details of the new agreement involve a long term license extension, use of the Callaway Golf sales forc
TJX October Sales Up4%; Comps Slip 2%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended October 29, 2005, were $1.32 billion, up 4% over the $1.27 billion achieved during the four-week period ended October 30, 2004.Consolidated comparable store sales for the month decrease
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC to Stop ANWR Drilling Plan
The Conservation Alliance has organized a group of outdoor business leaders to travel to Washington DC to urge
Congressional representatives to protect Alaska¹s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from proposed oil drilling. Representatives from Montrail, Pat
Target Exceeds Guidance with 5.7% October Comps Increase
Target Corporation's net retail sales from continuing operations for the month of October increased 11.6% to $3.694 billion from $3.311 billion for the four-week period ended October 30, 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 5.7%
Foot Locker Q3 Comps Increase 2.7% on 3% Sales Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales increased 3.0% for the third quarter ended October 29, 2005 to $1,407 million, from $1,366 million druing last year's quarter. Comparable store sales increased 2.7% for the third quarter. For the 39-week, year-to-date
Target October Comps Rise 5.7%; Sales Jump 11.6%
Target Corporation reported that net retail sales for the month of October increased 11.6% to $3.694 billion from $3.311 billion last year. Comparable-store sales increased 5.7% for the month. The sales plan for the month originally called for a comparabl
Saks Comps Up 4.6%; Sales Fall 10.8% for October
Saks Inc. announced that for the month of October, comparable store sales increased 4.6% and total sales decreased 10.8% to $436.7 million from $489.7 million for the same month last year. By segment, comparable store sales decreased 0.1% for SDSG and inc
Shoe Pavilion Q3 Sales Jump 20.1%; Comps Up 7.8%
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. announced net sales for the third quarter increased to $24.8 million, a 20.1% jump from $20.7 million for the same period last year. Comparable store net sales increased 7.8% for the quarter. Comparable store net sales for the nine mon
Retail Ventures Comps Climb 6.7% in October
Retail Ventures, Inc. total sales for the four weeks ended October 29, 2005, increased 12.4% to $260.6 million from $231.8 million for the four weeks ended October 30, 2004. The company's same store sales increased 6.7% for the four week period…
Thai Police Make 2 Arrests; Capture $100,000 in Counterfeit Golf Clubs
Callaway Golf Company confirmed that a recent police raid in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in two arrests and the seizure of approximately $100,000 worth of counterfeit golf clubs and accessories. Acting on a complaint filed by attorneys representing Callaw
BOB Relocates to Boise
BOB Trailers plans to relocate the entire business operation to Boise, Idaho in January 2006. BOB was incorporated in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 25, 1994, and all domestic and international operations have been conducted from San Luis Obispo since…
OIA Introduces Two New Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association introduced two Industry Awards. The Outdoor Industry Innovator Award recognizes leaders that have pioneered business initiatives to ensure the health and success of the industry, and the Outdoor Ambassador award honors a busi
JD Sports Acquires All:Sports for £18 million
The John David Group acquired the trade and most of the assets of Allsports Limited and its subsidiaries from its Administrator for a total consideration, including estimated fees, of approximately £18 million ($31.9 mm) in cash. The consideration is to b
SIGG Opens U.S. Subsidiary
SIGG Switzerland had some presence in the U.S. through a distributor, but will now take a more active role in the U.S. market. It has opened up a U.S. office and named a general manager responsible for running its U.S. business. The company has formed SIG
Fran Frost Joins eesa
Fran Frost has been named eesa clothing’s global sales enabler. Former snowboard shop owner, entrepreneur, founder of Whitecollar clothing, events manager, team manager, Fran brings his fourteen years of industry experience to eesa…
