L.L. Bean Closing Waterville Call Center
L.L. Bean is closing its call center in Waterville, Maine at the end of April. A spokesperson for the company told WCSH-TV that all year-round employees have been offered positions at call centers in Portland, Bangor or Lewiston…
Stride Rite Introduces Walking-Training Baby Shoes
The Stride Rite Children’s Group launched a new collection of baby shoes with patent-pending Sensory Response Technology (SRT). The technology is designed to improve the way a child learns to walk via a sensory feedback system. The company said its
Dillard’s Comps Drop 6% in September
Dillard’s, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 6% for the five weeks ended October 3…
Nemo Equipment Hires Momentum Sales Group
Nemo Equipment hired Momentum Sales Group as their rep group for the Southeast U.S. Bringing Momentum on will ensure that dealers in the Southeast get the attention and support they need when offering NEMO products to their customers…
Macy’s Comps Slip 2.3% in September
Macy’s, Inc. total sales were $2.04 billion for the five week month of September, a decrease of 2.4% compared with total sales of $2.09 billion in the five weeks ended Oct. 4, 2008. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 2.3% in S
OIA: Nearly 18 Million Americans Participated in Paddlesports
Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation released A Special Report on Paddlesports – which provides a detailed look at participation in kayaking, canoeing, and rafting among Americans. Among other findings, the report reveals that nearly 18
BJ’s Reports 0.5% Dip in September Same-Store Sales
BJ’s Wholesale Club, said comparable club sales during September decreased by 0.5%, including a negative impact of 6.0% from lower gasoline prices and volumes versus last year. Excluding the negative impact of gasoline sales, merchandise comparable
Golf and Rugby Seven Expected to be Confirmed for 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee on Friday are expected to approve the introduction of golf and rugby sevens to the program for the 2016 Games on Friday. According the the London's Independent, IOC members is expected to be the first new Olympic s
Hunting is Focus of Supreme Court Arguments
Hunting communications were a central focus of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday as the Justices heard arguments in the case U.S. v. Stevens, 08-769, according to a release by Profressional Outdoor Media Association…
August Outdoor Sales Soft, Upward Movement in Select Categories
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 6% compared to last August, moving from $346M to $325M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Select
Gish Tapped as Redington Marketing Manager
Far Bank Enterprises, Inc., parent company of Sage Manufacturing, Redington and RIO Products Intl., Inc., announced the addition of Jennifer Gish as marketing manager for the Redington brand of fly rods, reels and fishing gear, effective October 1, 2009..
Confluence Names Ott Key Account Executive
Confluence Watersports has named Adam Ott to the role of key account executive. In this newly created position, Adam will be focused on supporting the business needs of regional and national retail chain accounts…
Zumiez Narrows Comp Sales Decline in September
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009 increased 8.4% to $36.5 million, compared to $33.6 million for the five-week period ended Oct. 4, 2008…
Gregory Mountain Makes IT, Customer-Service Hires
Gregory Mountain Products hired two new department leaders, one to oversee information technology and the other to head up customer service…
Eddie Bauer to Launch First Ascent on October 12
Eddie Bauer will launch First Ascent in 183 of its stores across North America on October 12, 2009. First Ascent is Eddie Bauer's new line of expedition-quality mountaineering outerwear, apparel, and gear built by some of the foremost mountain guides
