SGB Update Outdoor
The Buckle’s May Comps Climb 8.6%
The Buckle announced that sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 12.7% to $30.8 million from sales of $27.3 million in the corresponding four-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales, for stores open at least one year, f
May Comps Up 5% at Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.11 billion for the four weeks ended May 29, 2005, an increase of 8% from $3.80 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. May Comparable Store sales increased 5%…
Upbin Turns Over Kellwood CEO Position to Skinner
Robert C. Skinner, Jr., has been elected chief executive
officer in addition to his current position of president and director of Kellwood Company. Former CEO, Hal Upbin will remain as chairman through January 31, 2006. Following his retirement, Upbin has
Stage Stores May Comps Increase 7.0%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 10.4% to $100.0 million from $90.6 million in the prior year four-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 7.0% versus an increase
Marketing Manager — Mossy Oak
The Human Capital Group, Inc (Retained Executive Search firm) is seeking candidates for an outstanding Atlanta-based opportunity as Marketing Manager – Elements / Sportswear for the Mossy Oak Apparel division of Russell Corporation. This marketing leader
Pacific Sunwear Ekes Out 0.4% Comp Sales Gain in May
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of fiscal May ending May 28, 2005 were $80.7 million, an increase of 11.3% over total sales of $72.5 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales
Nordstrom May Same-Store Sales Up 7.4%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $545.5 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005, an increase of 9.3% compared to sales of $499.1 million for the four-week period ending May 29, 2004. Same-store sales increased 7.4%…
Stein Mart May Comps Inch Up 0.4%
Stein Mart sales during the month of May increased 2.6% to $117.9 million compared to $114.8 million. Comparable store sales for the same period increased 0.4%…
SGMA: Action Sports’ Popularity Shows Through Participants
According to SGMA International's analysis of the current Superstudy® of Sports Participation, extreme sports are so popular that they attract more “players” than some traditional team sports. Part of the reason for the popularity of extreme sports i
Mission-ITECH Announces Goalie Mask Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Mission-ITECH Hockey, today announced a voluntary recall of the ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires. The metal wire o
Pony Teams With SBI For Testing and RandD
Pony International, LLC, announced a partnership with Sports Biomechanics Inc., [SBI] one of the shoe industry’s premier experts in footwear technology. All testing with SBI will be done at Michigan State University, utilizing the university’s award winni
Teko Takes Merino Wool One Step Further
Teko is claiming to be the first to make socks using truly sustainable wool. Beginning in Fall 2005 Teko will be adding EcoMerino wool to their line of wool socks. The EcoMerino wool is a perfect fit with Teko’s “No Compromise” commitment to sustainabil
Kinetic Sports Declines Etonic License
Dan Werremeyer, president of Kinetic Sports Inc., has announced that the board of Kinetic Sports will not renew their license agreement for walking and running shoes with Etonic Worldwide of Waltham, Mass., at the end of 2005. Kinetic originally acquired
Osborne Named Regional Vice President at Prince Sports USA
Doug Fonte, president of Prince Sports, USA announced that Charles Osborn has joined the Prince team as the new regional vice president, Northeast Division of Prince Sports, USA. After nearly 20 years at Wilson Sporting Goods, Osborn has joined Prince Spo
Zumiez May Comps Jump 10.2%
Zumiez total net sales for May, 2005 increased 31.3% to $10.7 million, compared to $8.2 million for the four-week period last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.2% for the past month, versus a comparable store sales increase of 6
