Sean Leslie Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications adventure sports and travel PR firm announced that journalist and outdoorsman Sean Leslie has joined the Base Camp team. For Base Camp, Leslie is an enthusiastic and experienced team member looking forward to sharing the load of
J.C. Penney February Comps Jump 6.1%
J. C. Penney comparable department store sales increased 6.1% for the four weeks ending February 26, 2005, on top of a 12.1% increase in last year's February period. Catalog/Internet sales increased 6.4% on top of an 8.0% increase last year. The Inte
Costco Posts 7% Increase in Same-Store Results for February on a 9% Raise in Sales
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the second quarter (12 weeks) and first half (24 weeks) of fiscal 2005, both ended February 13, 2005.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 10% to $12.41 billion from $1
Bon-Ton February Comps Slide 2.5%
The Bon-Ton Stores' total sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 decreased 2.8% to $74.8 million compared to $77.0 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales decreased 2.5%…
Thule Hires New Western Tech Rep.
Thule has hired Ben “Benny” Cruickshank as the new Western Technical Representative. As part of the Thule Envoy program, Cruickshank will be responsible for attending and assisting in-store training sessions, retailer sales events, and outdoor related co
DSW Same-Store Sales Jump 10.5% for February
Retail Ventures, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 9.9% to $182.6 million from $166.1 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004. Sales at DSW Shoe Warehouse increased 28.9% for the month to $67.8
KINeSYS Hires 27 New Sales Reps; Sales up 40% in 2004
KINeSYS has hired 27 new sales representatives. After a comprehensive review and extensive search, CEO Jeff Kletter handpicked these reps for their experience, knowledge and performance in each of KINeSYS’ key business segments, including outdoor, sportin
Dillard’s February Comps Increase 5%
Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 were $653,492,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 of $620,979,000. Sales increased 5% for the four-week period on both a total and comparable store basis…
WaterMark Pulls in Second Recruit Since Portland Move
WaterMark has hired Chris Bogue, a 20-year sales veteran, as a director of sales for its family of outdoor brands. In this position, Bogue’s primary responsibilities will be to provide strategic direction towards the sales vision, work closely with the W
TJX February Comps Jump 6%
The TJX Companies reported February 2005 sales were $1.0 billion, up 12% over the $934 million achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005, increased 6%
Ashworth Drives Revenues Up 33.6%; But Income Can’t Match Year-Ago
Ashworth, Inc. reported that consolidated net revenue for the first quarter ended January 31 increased 33.6% to $36.5 million as compared to $27.3 million for the first quarter of 2004. ASHW reported consolidated Q1 net income of $83,000, or one cent per
Sportsman’s Guide Sales Jump 29%; Income up 21%
The Sportsman's Guide reported sales for the quarter were $92.5 million, a 29% increase over the $71.7 million reported one year ago. The Company reported net earnings of $4.6 million, or 85 cents per fully diluted share for the fourth quarter, compa
Johnson Outdoors Cuts 70 Jobs on Lower Military Tent Sales
Johnson Outdoors plans to reduce the Company's workforce by more than 70 positions at its Binghamton, New York facility due to a significant decline in military tent sales. The Company also noted that financial projections included in the Company
NPD: Athletic Footwear Consumer Spending Climbs 3.1%
Consumer spending for athletic footwear rose 3.1% to $16.4 billion in 2004, according to research by The NPD Group. Consumers actually purchased 4.5% more pairs of athletic shoes in 2004 than the year before, but spent an average of 1.6% less for each pai
The Athlete’s Foot Inks Master Franchisee for Russia
The Athlete's Foot has formalized an agreement with Alye Parusa of Moscow to become The Athlete's Foot's master franchisee for the Russian Federation. The Athlete's Foot projects a minimum of 40 store openings in the region over the c
