Ross Stores Lifts Guidance on Strong September Comps
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 9 percent to $726 million for the five weeks ended October 1, 2011, up from $666 million in sales for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5 percent over the prior
Saks’ Comps Vault 9.3 Percent in September
Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $275.0 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011 compared to $256.4 million for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010, a 7.3 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 9.3 percent for the mon
Buff, Inc. Selects Advertising Agency
Buff, Inc., known for its headwear, has selected Seattle-based Milepost 59 as its advertising agency of record…
STM Bags Hires Haylo West Sales Agency
STM Bags hired Haylo Sales West covering California, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Receives Two Retailer Awards
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a national paddlesports and outdoor retailer, received the 2011 Bizrate Circle of Excellence award for the third year in a row along with the 2011 Kayak Angler's Choice award for Outfitter/Retailer/Kayak Fishing Supplier
Chris Licata Named President Tecnica Blizzard USA
Tecnica Group USA announced that effective immediately Chris Licata becomes president of the Tecnica Blizzard divisions of the Tecnica Group. Licata, who formerly held top positions at Salomon and Dynastar/Lange, began working as an advisor to the brands
Outdoor Industry Leaders Convene in Portland, Benefit Five Local Organizations
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Timberland partnered on Thursday to host the OIA Rendezvous Timberland Service Project in Portland…
Outdoor Research Revamps Website
Outdoor Research, the outdoor apparel maker, this week launched a new web site offering customers a stronger brand experience, more in-depth product information, additional tools to help navigate the product collection, and greater social media integratio
Timberland Brings Sundance Film Festival Style to Stores
Timberland, the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival for the past four years, will be holding a series of in-store events around the event in its stores San Francisco, New York and Boston as well in select Nordstrom locati
Under Armour Launches Free HS Uniforms Contest
Under Armour announced the start of a nationwide contest to find its next “Undeniable” high school athletic program to outfit. The brand is searching for a high school that has the athletic pride and the determination…
TYR Signs Four Time World Champion Craig Alexander
TYR Sport Inc. announced a sponsorship agreement with four-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander…
Smith and Wesson to Divest Perimeter Security Division
Just one week after announcing the head of its firearms division would take the leadership reins for the overall company Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has made the decision to divest its perimeter security business in order to focus on its core firea
AMGA Appoints Technical Director
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) appointed Dale Remsberg as the new technical director (TD)…
Five-Year Survey Shows Wetlands Losses are Slowing
America's wetlands declined slightly from 2004-2009, underscoring the need for continued conservation and restoration efforts, according to a report issued today by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
Finish Line Store To Reopen In Roseville, CA
Finish Line will reopen its store at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville October 6. The reopening comes less than one year after fire led to the partial closure of the mall…
