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JJB Sports Spring Sales Miss Plan
JJB Sports reported that comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 were down 8.0 percent. The retailers said the sales shortfall was due to “poor early summer weather” and weaker-than-anticipated sales of merchandise tied to the European Footba
Mizuno Launches New Marketing Campaign
Mizuno USA, Inc. announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life. This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in
Costco’s Ex-fuel, U.S. Sales, Rose 3 Percent in June
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.18 billion for the five weeks ended July 1, 2012, up six percent from $8.69 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding the impact of gasoline sales, U.S. comparable store sales for the peri
Zumiez Posts 8.2 Percent Comp Sales Increase in June
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended June 30 increased 18.0 percent to $51.3 million, compared to $43.5 million for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increased 8.2 perce
Target’s June Comps Climb
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended June 30, 2012 were $6.4 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent from $6.26 billion for the five weeks ended July 2. On this same basis, June comparable-store sales increased 2.1 pe
5.11 Tactical Appoints Ridings as Outdoor Channel Manager
5.11 Tactical has appointed Tim Ridings to outdoor channel manager. Ridings, a 20-year industry veteran, is charged with supporting the company’s growing expansion into the outdoor marketplace…
OBIT: Michael Ybarra Perishes in Sierra Nevada
Outdoor adventurer and writer Michael J. Ybarra, who contributed regularly to the Wall Street Journal, died last weekend while climbing solo in the Sierra Nevada…
NBA Launches Brazil Online Store
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Netshoes launched LojaNBA.com, the first-ever official NBA online store in Brazil that gives millions of fans quick and easy access to official NBA branded merchandise…
Vail Resorts Names New Strategy Chief
Vail Resorts, Inc. appointed Michael Barkin as vice president of strategy and development effective July 30. Barkin will pursue acquisition opportunities and support the company's international growth…
Golfsmith Sees 4.7 Percent Q2 Comp Gain
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. said revenues increased approximately 12 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, to $146.0 million as compared to net revenues of $130.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Net revenues reflect a 4.7
McDavid Launches New Brand Identity
McDavid, Inc. announced a new brand identity to reflect the company’s mission to be an essential part of every athlete’s training, motivation and success. Said Bob McDavid, president and CEO, “Our goal was a new look that athletes will relate
Superfeet Launches European Ops Center in Scotland
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. took over responsibility for all its European distribution Monday through a new operations center in Edinburgh, Scotland. Superfeet will also begin distributing its products and systems directly to retailers in the UK and Ireland
Lilypond Names Sales Agencies
Lilypond, a maker of premium bags, totes and accessories for women, has hired new sales representatives…
Lenzing Breaks Ground on Austrian Tencel Plant
Lenzing AG said construction work has begun on a new plant in Austria that will increase its Tencel production capacity by nearly 50 percent when it’s completed in 24 months. Lenzing’s Tencel and Modal cellulosic fibers have become popular wit
Clif Kid Announces Seven Finalists for Backyard Game of the Year Contest
Clif Kid announced six finalists for the second annual Backyard Game of the Year contest. At a July 14 playoff in San Francisco, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley and best-selling author and outdoor play advocate Richard Louv, will decide who wins
