SGB Update Outdoor
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly
Atomic Brings Sales In-House…
Atomic has decided to change its sales force structure in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions by forming a corporate Small Business Unit. The ‘SBU’ will be comprised of a Regional Business Director, two Territory Business Managers and a Territory Suppor
Backcountry.com Launches Outlet Site…
Backcountry.com has decided to enter the distressed merchandise market and has launched a new site called Backcountryoutlet.com. The company says that the new site will offer the same services and experience that backcountry.com offers while offering over
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly
Latest Genesco Acquisition Creates New Foothold North of the Border…
Genesco has started to push its Hat World and Lids business north of the border with the acquisition of a 17 store chain called Cap Connection. The chain operates stores in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, and should serve as a good jumping off point for Genesco
Prince Sports Realigns for More Focus…
Prince Sports has split the company into two business units to better service the needs of local markets, according to George Napier, chairman and CEO of Prince Sports, Inc…
Retail Execs Back Off Upbeat Outlook…
The most recent Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation, looked liked a solid precursor of the sluggish June results that were reported last week as the Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) posted its lowest reading s
The Buckle’s June Comps Jump 10.3%
The Buckle's sales for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004 increased 16.9% to $34.7 million from sales of $29.7 million in the corresponding five-week period ended July 5, 2003. Comparable store sales, for stores open at least one year, for the f
Juraschek Joins Indigo as S.E. Sales Rep
Indigo Equipment has added John Juraschek as its new southeastern U.S. sales representative. Juraschek will cover North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida for the rapidly growing Indigo brand. He brings 15 years of for-profi
Wal-Mart June Comps Climb 2.2%
Wal-Mart Stores net sales for the five-week period ending July 2, 2004, were $26.972 billion, an increase of 9.3% over the $24.669 billion in the same five-week period in the prior year. Sales for the twenty-two week period were $114.455 billion, an incr
Callaway Taps Young and Rubicam for Creative
After a comprehensive agency review process involving several premier advertising agencies, Callaway Golf Company has named Young & Rubicam Brands, Southern California as its agency of record. The agency will handle golf club and golf ball communication
Stein Mart June Comps Jump 12.5%
Stein Mart net sales climbed 7.9% to $124.0 million and comparable store sales jumped 12.5% for the fiscal period ended July 3, 2004. Year-to-date net sales climbed 9.0% to $603.4 million while year-to-date comps jumped 11.8%…
New Balance Expands Breast Cancer Commitment to Canada
New Balance Canada has expanded its North American
corporate commitment to breast cancer research with its newly announced roles as Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation corporate partner and national sponsor for the CIBC Run for the Cure…
June Comps Climb 5.7% at Nordstrom
Nordstrom preliminary sales were $707.4 million for the five-week period ending July 3, 2004, an increase of 8.5%compared to sales of $652.0 million for the five-week period ending July 5, 2003. Same-store sales increased 5.7%…
Prince Sports Realigns for Regional Focus
Prince Sports has realigned its organization, internal functions and activities in order to increase its ability to better serve customers, according to George Napier, chairman and CEO of Prince Sports, Inc. Prince is now divided into two business units,
