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TJX’s Comps Rise in March
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Mar. 2, 2013, were $1.8 billion, up 7 percent over the $1.6 billion achieved during the…
Jewell’s Resume Praised at Senate Confirmation Hearing
The outdoor industry was encouraged Thursday when a senator overseeing REI CEO Sally Jewell's confirmation hearing as U.S. Secretary of the Interior lauded the positive economic impacts of outdoor recreation. A former petroleum engineer and banker, J
Freewaters Hires Groundswell PR
Freewaters, makers of casual and conscious footwear, has signed Groundswell PR to head up their public relations efforts. Groundswell PR will handle all media relations and brand communications for the company…
Skullcandy’s Q4 Earnings Decline on Margin Pressures
Skullcandy, Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings slid 7.3 percent, hurt by increased sales of lower margin products, increased sales in lower margin channels and discounting. Net sales increased 21.0 percent to $101.0 million…
Columbia Sportswear Taps Morse for EMEA General Manager Post
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Doug Morse as interim general manager of the company’s Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region, replacing Christian Finell, who resigned to pursue other professional opportunities after serving as the compan
The Buckle Attributes Dip in February Comp Store Sales to Missing Week
The Buckle, Inc. reported its comparable store net sales slid 1.1 percent for retail month of February due to the absence of a 53rd week in the 2013 period. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended March 2, 2013 increased 2.9 percent to $89.3 millio
Schoeller’s Griesman Fills Sale Role at Schoeller Technologies
Schoeller Textil U.S.A. announced Cricket Griesman will be expanding his role as sales manager to include Schoeller Technologies. Griesman will continue to hold the position of sales manager for Schoeller Textiles USA, which he has held since 2008…
Amer Sports Names New U.S. Outdoor Brand Manager
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas appointed Mark McCambridge as its new USA outdoor brand manager. Among many duties, McCambridge is responsible for adapting strategies for the Salomon and Suunto brands and strengthening alignment with product, digi
Ross Stores’ Comps Slip in February
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 3 percent to $726 million for the four weeks ended March 2, up from $707 million in the year ago month. Comparable store sales declined 1 percent…
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Launches Luxe810
DSW Inc. announced the launch of Luxe810, the new luxury experience at dsw.com/luxe810. Offering top luxury brands at up to 50 percent off, the Luxe810 assortment include..
Airwalk Signs Surfer Granger Larsen
Airwalk announced the addition of professional surfer Granger Larsen to the brand’s pro team of athletes. A Maui native, Larsen has been placing at world class surf events since he was 15. A six-time NSSA National Champion…
Seirus Innovation Names New VP of Sales for Snow Sports Division
Seirus Innovation has named sporting goods industry veteran Joe Urzetta as its new VP of sales for its snow sports division…
Dorel’s Bicycle Segment Sees 12 Percent Growth in Fourth Quarter
Revenues at Dorel Industries Recreational/Leisure segment, increased 12.0 percent to $225.6 million in the fourth quarter ended. Dec. 30, 2012 on the strength of IDB orders for Cannondale bicycles. Gross margin increased 200 basis points to 24.9 percent d
Prince Global Sports Appoints CEO
Mike Ballardie has been named CEO of Prince Global Sports, the manufacturer of global racquet sports equipment, footwear and apparel in tennis and squash. He has been responsible for operations in the eastern hemisphere for Prince for nearly 10 years…
SFIA Announces Lineup for 2013 Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced several new speakers for the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be held in Baltimore, MD on Sept. 25-26, 2013. Speakers include Kevin Plank, the NBA's Sal LaRocca, MLB's Tim Brosn
