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Ocean Container Lines Foresee Potentially Tight Q3
A rebounding U.S. economy will likely lead to a tight supply of vessel space and equipment during the peak third quarter shipping season, according to Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), which represents the major container shipping lines serving
Reef Names Marketing Director
Reef appointed PJ Connell, currently Reef men's senior strategic marketing manager, as director of marketing for Reef globally…
Miura Golf Names VP, U.S. Distribution
Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf has named Charlie Gerber vice president, U.S. distribution…
Study: Outdoor Exercise Healthier than Gym Workouts
According to a study from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, exercise in natural environments was linked to greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement…
JackRabbit Sports Launches Yoga Series
JackRabbit Sports, the New York City running store, has partnered with YogaWorks, and Well+Good on the debut of “Yoga for Athletes,” a free monthly class series…
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 12% Revenue Gain
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales during the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. The company cut its loss by nearly half on the strength of higher volume, improved operating efficiency and sustained cost reductions, the company's
Stage Stores Raises Q4 Guidance on Strong January Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week period ended Jan. 29 increased 7.6% to $72 million from $67 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 5.1%…
BJ’s Same-Store Sales Increase 2.1% in January
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for January 2011 increased 6.5% to $779.8 million from $732.5 million in January 2010. Comparable club sales for January 2011 increased by 2.7%, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 2.4%…
Amer Sports Q4 Winter and Outdoor Sales Up 21%
Amer Sports's Winter and Outdoor's net sales totaled €416.5 million ($329 mm) in the October to December quarter, up 21% when measured in local currencies. Still, investors bid down the Finnish company's shares when it disclosed that
Dillard’s Comps Up 6% in January
Dillard’s, Inc. reported that merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 were $376.0 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010 of $353.9 million. Total sales increased 6%…
Ross’ Comps Up 3% in January
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 of $441 million, an increase of 7% over the $411 million in sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010. Same store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 grew 3% on top of an
J.C. Penney Comps Slip 1.2% in January
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011, decreased 1.2%…
TJX January Sales Up 8%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011, were $1.35 billion, up 8% over the $1.25 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Jan. 30, 2010…
Vans to Sponsor Maloof Money Cup U.S. Contests
Maloof Skateboarding announced that Vans extended its partnership, returning as the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Maloof Money Cup, the skateboarding event…
Mammut Signs Climbing Athlete Sean McColl to Team Roster
Mammut Sports Group added Canadian Sean McColl, training for the upcoming 2011 bouldering and climbing World Cup competitions, to its roster of athletes…
