SGB Update Outdoor
Recall: Rolf Prima
Rolf Prima is recalling Vigor and Elan rear wheels made in 2003, because the freehub mechanism can malfunction causing a loss of resistance when pedaling. No injuries have been reported, but the defect could cause riders to lose balance and fall. The faul
Just Two Bikes Sold to Hedstrand and Dugelman
Just Two Bikes Inc., headquartered in Hugo, Minn., announced that the company has been purchased by Dale Hedstrand, president of Focal Point Financial Services of White Bear Lake, and Jim Dugelman, sales and marketing manager of JTB. They have acquired th
Sales Reps Wanted — Duofold
Duofold, an outdoor performance brand with a heritage in baselayer and all season product has an immediate sales territory opening in Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada . Independent reps must have the ability to sell and service out
Johnny West Joins Flow as VP of Sales
Flow, the San Clemente based distributor of snowboard bindings, boots, and boards, has tapped Johnny West as the new Vice President of Sales. In his new position, West will be the driving force behind sales for the US distributorship of all Flow products.
Nordica Taps Matt Schiller for Sales and Service
Nordica USA appointed Matt Schiller to the Nordica
Racing Sales and Service Team. Schiller will assume the position of Western Race Coordinator positioned in the Western United States covering CO, UT, WY, MT, ID, and CA.
Schiller brings a great deal of We
Goody’s June Comp Store Slaes Decline 4.5%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $106.8 million for the fiscal month of June 2005, an increase of 1.4% from total sales of $105.3 million for the fiscal month of June 2004. Comparable store sales for June 2005 decreased 4.5% from
Russ Hopcus Appointed SVP Sales for adidas America
adidas America announced that Russ Hopcus has been named Senior V.P. of Sales. Russ came to adidas in 2002 with over 20 years of industry experience in various sales and marketing roles both in the U.S. and in Europe. Russ joined adidas as the Accessories
Sierra Trading Post Ads New Catalog
Sierra Trading Post added a new catalog, Hot Deals, to their existing family of titles. The Hot Deals catalog, like all Sierra Trading Post's titles, offers savings of up to 70% on a wide variety of famous name brand casual and career clothing, footw
Target Rides 9% Comps Gain to 16% Sales Jump
Target Corporation reported that net retail sales from continuing operations for the five weeks ended July 2, 2005 increased 16.0% to $4.575 billion from $3.943 billion for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. Comparable-store sales increased 9.0% fro
Palmer Snowboards Moves to Denver
Palmer USA relocated their offices to Denver, Colorado. The new office was said to have “epic views of the mountains and is the perfect location for customer service, domestic and international operations and a new dealer showroom.” The new offices will h
BJ’s Wholesale Comps Climb 4.3% in June
BJ's Wholesale Club sales for June 2005 increased by 8.9% to $796.1 million from $730.9 million in June 2004. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by 4.3% in June, including a negative impact from sales of gasoline of approximately 30 basis po
Le Coq Sportif NA to Re-Enter Tennis Market
Le Coq Sportif North America announced plans to re-enter the Tennis Market in spring 2006. Le Coq Sportif North America will design, market, and sell a complete full range of tennis apparel and footwear products for men and women, professional and amateur
May Stores Sees June Sales Jump 20.6%; Comps Inch Up 0.6%
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $1.40 billion for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005, a 20.6% increase from $1.16 billion in last year's period. Copmarable store sales increased 0.6%.
Net sales for the first f
Quik Acquires Canadian DC Shoes Distributor
Quiksilver, Inc. announced it has purchased the Canadian distributor of DC Shoes for approximately $7.0 million in cash. Under terms of the agreement, Quiksilver will acquire Centre Skateboard Distribution, Ltd., which holds the rights to distribute DC Sh
Neiman Marcus June Comps Increase 9.2%
The Neiman Marcus Group June sales increased 8.2% to 351 million. Comparable store sales in June increased 9.2% on top of a 13% increase last year…
