Bon-Ton Stores December Comps Hurt by Warm Weather
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011 decreased 0.7%. Total sales decreased 1.1% to $505.2 million as warm weather cut into sales of cold-weather categories, which are usually represent about a qua
Bidding War Erupts for Blacks Leisure
At least four groups have submitted final bids for either all or parts of Blacks Leisure, the largest operator of outdoor sporting goods stores in the United Kingdom. British press reports that the two known bidders are JD Sports and Sports Direct. A thi
JJB Sports Posts 5 Percent Holiday Sales Increase
JJB Sports reported like-for-like sales, which include stores that have been open at least a year, rose 5 percent in the four weeks to Dec. 26 . Its cash margin rose 6 percent in the period…
Outdoor Retailer Forms Ties with Sun Dance Film Festival
In recognition of the many interests, values and activities shared between attendees of the Sundance Film Festival and Outdoor Retailer (OR), the outdoor industry trade show recently became an “Institute Associate” of the world-renowned independent film f
Gramicci Launches Retailer Savings Campaign
Gramicci said it is responding to to US recession challenges with several new Gramicci products available to retailers at a 20-25 percent discount under the company's new Fall 2012 “Pass It On Savings” structure, to be unveiled this month at the Outd
Athleta Unveils First-Ever National Brand Campaign
Athleta, the women's sports and active lifestyle apparel brand owned by Gap Inc., announced the launch of its first-ever fully integrated brand campaign, “Power to the She.”…
Quiksilver’s Randy Hild Transitions to Consulting Role
Quiksilver announced that long-time marketing executive Randy Hild will be transitioning to a consulting part-time role with the company as he moves to form his own creative agency. Hild most recently served as executive vice president of strategic partne
Finish Line Appoints Chief Business Development Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Mark S. Landau has been appointed chief business development officer, effective Jan. 1. Since January 2010, Landau has been a member of the company's board of directors, serving on its audit and strategy committee
Sportcraft to Liquidate
Sportcraft, the maker of recreational sports gear like pool tables, air hockey and horseshoe sets, filed a Chapter 7 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey to liquidate. According to a report in The New York Times, the liquidation st
Aldila Appoints New Director
Aldila Inc. announced that Peter H. Kamin has been appointed to its board of directors…
Sears Rolls Out Fitness In-Store Shops
Sears recently completed construction on its latest “Fitness Flagship” store-within-a-store. Continuing a roll out that began last year at select Sears locations and now in more than 35 sites, these 6,000 sq. ft. Fitness Flagship specialty stores feature
Loudmouth Sponsors USA Men’s Beach Volleyball Team
Loudmouth, the maker of sports and lifestyle apparel, announced its sponsorship of the USA Men's Olympic Gold Medalist Beach Volleyball team for the upcoming 2012 Summer Games in London…
Columbia Buys Building to House Canadian Headquarters
Columbia Sportswear Co. confirmed it is buying a building in London, Ontario to house a new Canadian headquarters in a signal of renewed commitment to the Great White North. Columbia sells more to Canadians then Americans on a per capita basis, but it
Jaco Announces UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste as Brand Ambassador
Jaco, the performance sports brand, announced that UFC Octagon Girl, model and television personality Arianny Celeste has joined Jaco as its newest brand ambassador…
Rage Outdoors Acquires Nockturnal Lighted Nocks
Rage Outdoors, LLC has acquired Nockturnal lighted nocks and associated technologies from DoubleTake Archery, LLC. This includes the full-line of Nockturnal lighted nocks for bow hunters. The terms of the sale were not disclosed…
