Adams Trail-A-Bike Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Norco Products Ltd, announced voluntary recalls of the Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment. The Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2
Callaway to Acquire Disputed Putter Patents
Callaway Golf Company and the founders of Perfect Putter Company announced that Callaway Golf® will be purchasing four U.S. patents from Perfect Putter, thereby resolving a legal dispute pending between the parties. A previous lawsuit had alleged that Cal
December Comp Sales Rise 4.4% at The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. reported that sales for the five-week period ended January 1, 2005 increased 8.9% to $79.5 million from sales of $73.0 million in the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 4.4%…
December Comps Fall 3.0% at Payless
Payless ShoeSource reported that same-store sales decreased 3.0% during the December reporting period, the five weeks ended January 1, 2005. Company sales totaled $284.2 million, a 5.8% decrease from $301.8 million during fiscal December of last year.
Muir to Lead Sales and Marketing at Wilson Racquet Sports
Wilson Racquet Sports recently announced the promotion of Jon Muir to U.S. Director of Sales & Marketing. Muir, who recently served as Wilson’s U.S. Director of Marketing & Promotions, will take on the new sales responsibilities that were previously unde
Shoe Carnival December Comps Up 1.1%
Shoe Carnival reported sales for the five-week period ended January 1, 2005 increased 6.4% to $64.3 million from sales of $60.5 million for the five-week period ended January 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 1.1% for the five-week period…
Famous Footear December Comps Rise 2.0%
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that retail sales at Famous Footwear increased 7.1% to $119.8 million compared to $111.8 million for the same period last year (ended January 3, 2004). Same-store sales were up 2.0%. In athletics, fashion and classic sty
search synergy Expands Team
search synergy, a retained executive search firm specializing in mid-to-executive level positions within the sporting goods, outdoor, and action sports industries, announces additions to its team. Kim Klupenger joined search synergy as Director last Janu
Shoe Pavilion Q4 Comps Jump 14.7%
Shoe Pavilion net sales increased 11.5% to $24.8 million for the thirteen-week fourth quarter ended January 1, 2005, compared to net sales of $22.2 million for the fourteen week fourth quarter ended January 3, 2004. Last year's reported net sales inc
Saks December Comps Climb 6.0%
Saks Incorporated announced that for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 compared to the five weeks ended January 3, 2004, total sales increased 7.1% and comparable store sales increased 6.0% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales i
Cabela’s in Negotiations for Third Minnesota Store
Cabela's is in negotiations to build an approximately 185,000-square-foot destination/entertainment outdoor gear store in Rogers, Minnesota. The superstore, which would be the largest outdoor sports store in the state, is planned for opening late thi
December Comps Climb 1.2% at Stage Stores
Stage Stores reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2005 increased 4.7% to $221.5 million from $211.5 million in the prior year five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% versus an increase of 1.2%
Kohl’s Comps Increase 3.1% in December; Net Sales up 16.2%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the five-week period ended January 1, 2005 increased 16.2 percent over the five-week period ended January 3, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.1 percent. For the 48 weeks ended January 1, 2005, total sa
Confluence will Donate A Portion of ‘Tsunami’ Kayak Sales
Confluence Watersports will be donating a portion of sales of their Wilderness Systems Tsunami kayaks to the disaster relief effort in Southeast Asia. Confluence will donate a
minimum of $20,000 a year through Outdoor Industry Association's disaste
Wal-Mart Comps Climb 3.0% in December
Wal-Mart Stores reported net sales for the five-week period in December increased 13.4% to $38.4 billion compared to $33.9 billion last year. Same store Sales increased 3.0%…
