Headsweats Announces Canadian Distribution Agreement
Headsweats announced their partnership with Ryeka Sports. Toronto-based Ryeka Sports is the leading independent Canadian distributor of sporting goods for outdoor activities, action sports, snow sports and bike dealers…
BJ’s March Comps Rise 7.3% Excluding Gas Sales
BJ”s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for March 2010 increased by 15.7% to $1.0 billion from $870.3 million in March 2009. Excluding gasoline sales, merchandise comparable club sales increased by 7.3%, including a two-point bump from the shift in
I/O Bio Merino Adds Reps
I/O Bio Merino announced key additions to its sales teams that have resulted in a doubling of the brand's dealer base in the United States…
Timberland Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 36% in 2009
The Timberland Company announced that it has achieved a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The company successfully reduced its emissions by 36% in 2009 over its 2006 baseline coming from Timberland owned and operated facilities and employ
Payless ShoeSource Supports Plant a Tree Campaign
With the celebration of Earth Day just a few weeks away, Payless ShoeSource announced that it will again partner with The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign to raise funds to rebuild Brazil's Atlantic Forest…
Nordstrom’s Posts 16.8% Same-Store Gain for March
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 16.8% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010, indicated a rebound in consumer spending is occurring across a broad array of price points. Quarter-to-date same-store sales increased 14.2% compar
Internet Advertising Rebounded in Q4
Though U.S. Internet advertising revenues declined 3.4% in 2009 they hit a record $6.3 billion in the fourth quarter, marking a 2.6% increase year-over-year and a 14% increase over the third quarter of 2009, accoridng to the IAB Internet Advertising Reven
Kohl’s Sees 22.5% Boost in March Comps
Kohl’s Corporation announced that total sales for the five-week month ended April 3, 2010 increased 26.4% over the five-week month ended April 4, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 22.5%…
Outdoor Research Holds Fourth Annual VertFest
Outdoor Research raised more than $6800 for Friends of the Avalanche Center at its fourth annual VertFest. The uphill/downhill race took place at Alpental Ski Area on March 6, 2010…
Ross’ March Comps Climb 14%
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that sales increased 19% to $811 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010, up from $682 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009…
JC Penney March Comps Climb 5.4%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales increased 5.4% for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010. In last year’s March period, comparable store sales decreased 7.2%…
Saks March Comps Climb 13.6%
Saks Inc. reported owned sales totaled $238.2 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 compared to $209.8 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009, a 13.6% increase. Comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the month…
Neiman Marcus Sees 9.6% Jump in March Comps
Neiman Marcus Inc. reported a 9.6% increase in March same-store sales and an 11% rise in total sales to $341 million…
Woolrich Promotes Cathy Peddie to Women’s Merchandising Director
Woolrich promoted Woolrich veteran Cathy Peddie to director of women's merchandising. Peddie will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all women's product
Steyr Arms Relocation Complete
Steyr Arms has completed the move to its new headquarters in the Merkel USA building (formerly the home of GSI) located in Trussville, AL. The new home of Steyr Arms consists of 25,000 square feet of warehouse and office space, and features an underground
