Senators Introduce FDA Food Safety Act to Congress
Earlier this week, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act was introduced to Congress in response to one of the largest food recalls in the nation’s history – the recall of Salmonella-tainted peanut butter products. This bipartisan bill proposes an increase
SGMA Seeks $100 million in PEP Support
A delegation met on March 4th with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about what can be done to ‘Get America Moving’ as part of the 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day. The group included one Heisman Trophy winner; three Olympic g
Björn Borg Proposes Two Board Members
The Nomination Committee of Björn Borg of Stockholm, Sweden, plans to propose that Monica Elling and Fabian Månsson be elected as new members of the Board of Directors of Björn Borg…
RECALL: Wiseco Dirt Bike Connecting Rods and Crankshaft Assemblies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wiseco, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. About 420 units of the Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies by Wiseco Performance Products of M
EMU Australia Appoints CEO Europe
EMU Australia has appointed Andy Knowles as CEO of Europe. Knowles comes to EMU after working with VF Corporation in the UK where he managed its major denim brands and successfully repositioned and grew Lee. Prior to VF, Knowles worked for Nestle and Cadb
Headsweats Hires PR Firm
Headsweats Perspiration Technology Headwear has hired San Francisco-based OutsidePR to conduct a broad-ranged public relations campaign for 2009. OutsidePR will help expand Headsweats’ brand awareness in consumer, trade and outdoor-oriented media…
Bon-Ton February Comps Slide 8.5%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. had comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009 decrease 8.5% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 7.8% to $200.2 million compared with $217.0 million for the prior year p
Macy’s Comps Down 8.5% in February
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.58 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, a decrease of 9.3% compared with total sales of $1.74 billion a year ago. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.5%. Results were consistent with managemen
Dillard’s February Comps Slide 13%
Dillard’s, Inc.'s sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009 were $497.7 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended March 1, 2008 of $581.6 million. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 13% for the four-week p
Kohl’s February Comps Decline 1.6%
Kohl’s Corp reported today that total sales for February increased 3.6% to $1 billion from $971.6 million. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 1.6%…
Neiman Marcus’ Comps Tumble 20.9% in February
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported same-store sales during February fell 20.9%. Total revenues were down 19.7% to $232 million from $288 million…
Target Comps Slide; Sales Flat for February
Target Corporation said net retail sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009 were $4.4 million, unchanged from $4.4 million for the four weeks ended March 1, 2008. On this same basis, Feb. comparable-store sales declined 4.1%…
Marmot VP of Sales Appointed to AAC Board of Directors
Marmot’s Vice President of Sales Roanne Miller was voted onto the American Alpine Club’s Board of Directors in February for a three-year term…
Newton Running Names Stephen Gartside as President
Newton Running has appointed Stephen Gartside as the company’s president. Gartside will run the day-to-day global operations of Newton Running and work closely with Newton’s founders, Danny Abshire and Jerry Lee…
Mizuno Announces Club Fitters of the Year Award Winners
Each year, Mizuno, maker of the forged golf irons, recognizes select customer accounts for their outstanding commitment to Mizuno’s custom fitting program. There were a total of 16 winners selected from Mizuno’s over 2,000 certified custom fitters nation
