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The Buckle Posts Another Impressive Month in May
The Buckle, Inc. saw comparable store sales jump 34.7% for fiscal May. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended May 31, 2008 increased 44.1% to $50.8 million from net sales of $35.3 million for the prior year period…
Outdoor Sporting Goods Sales Up 37% Since 1997
While participation in hunting, fishing and camping is in decline, sales in these categories from 1997 through 2007 grew 37%, or faster than the overall sports equipment category, which grew 32.8% during the decade, according to the National Sporting Good
Suunto Partners with Runner’s World
Suunto is planning a series of grassroots events at running specialty stores through a new partnership with Runner’s World Magazine. The program targets seven key regions – Texas, California, New York City Metro, Atlanta Metro, Seattle, Chicago and Florid
Grassroots Partners with Post to Raise $50,000 for Forestation
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Post Cereal are partnering to benefit American Forests’ Global ReLeaf Program, in a program that kicks off this weekend. In exchange for Grassroots 34 independent retailers agreeing to distribute samples of Post's new
Coleman Removes ‘Interim’ From CEO…
After a nine month search process, Jarden Corp. has named Sam Solomon as President and CEO of The Coleman Co.. Solomon had been serving as interim president and CEO since September 2007, when he replaced Gary Kiedaisch…
Making Lifestyle Apparel Look Like a Million Bucks
Ask an outdoor retailer or apparel brand manager to identify mistakes and problem areas in lifestyle apparel merchandising, and they will quickly start to tick them off, 1-2-3-4-5. The list is long. Our panel of experts suggests that by paying more attent
GPS-enabled Watches Map Real Benefits
Though packed with features, new GPS-enabled advanced sports watches are easier to use and more comfortable to wear…
Its Not About The Stuff
Many retailers make the same mistake we’ve made. Staff training consists of talking a lot about product—the process behind rotational molding, how much rocker a canoe has, what “800-fill down” means. The quality of the relationship between the customer a
Dorel Names Director as President of Recreation Segment
Dorel Industries Inc. named a director to take over its rapidly growing Recreational/Leisure segment, which includes its massive bicycle holdings, as part of a restructuring of senior management. The move comes as Dorel sets its eyes on displacing Special
Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Profits Drops 34.2%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported earnings fell 34.2% in the first quarter ended May 3, to $4.8 million, or 38 cents a share, from $7.3 million, or 53 cents, a year ago. Sales slid 2.2% to $162.1 million from $165.7 million with comps decreasing 4.9%…
Foreign Visitors Boost Spending at Tour de Georgia
The Tour de Georgia drew 20% fewer people, but generated 40% more spending last month due to higher gas prices and a weaker dollar, an economic impact study released Thursday estimated. The weak dollar drew many more foreign tourists, who had to spend mor
Coleman Names Solomon as Permanent CEO
Jarden Corporation has named Sam A. Solomon as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coleman Company, Inc. Solomon has been serving as interim President and CEO since September 2007…
WWW Names Brown President of Heritage Brands Group
Wolverine World Wide Inc. appointed William Brown to the position of president of the Heritage Brands Group, effective May 30. The group includes the Harley-Davidson, Caterpillar and Sebago brands…
Teens Outside Gets $100,000 Grant from Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to expand Teens Outside to 29 communities in 2008 including eight new agencies in California…
Polartec Names APEX Design Winners
Polartec, LLC, the developer announced the North American APEX Design Award winners for 2008. The award goes to the best-of-the-best Polartec based garments that will be available to consumers in fall 2008…
