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FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guides
Proposed revisions to the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides cautions marketers not to make blanket, general claims that a product is “environmentally friendly” or “eco-friendly” because such claims raise expectations tha
BJ’s Wholesales October Comps Up 1.5%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for September 2010 increased by 3.6% to $961.6 million from $928.1 million in September 2009. On a comparable club basis, sales for September 2010 increased by 1.5%, including a contribution of 0.7% from
Kohl’s Comps Climb 5.3% in September
Kohl's Corp reported sales for the five-week month ended Oct. 2, 2010 increased 5.3% over the five-week month ended October 3, 2009. On a comparable store basis, September sales increased 3.0%…
Nordstrom Shows 7.5% Rise in September Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. experienced a 7.5% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009…
Trout Unlimited Adds to its Board of Trustees
Six new board members joined Trout Unlimited's (TU) board of trustees…
Samco Global Arms, Inc. Selected as US Importer for Akkar Sporting Arms
Samco Global Arms, Inc., an importer of surplus firearms, ammunition and accessories, has been named exclusive US Importer for shotguns made by Akkar Silah Sanayi, Ltd…
Zuke’s Appoints New President
Zuke’s, maker of pet treats and chews, has named John Hart as president, effective immediately…
GoLite Brings N.A. Sales In-House
GoLite said to better serve U.S. wholesale accounts, it is bringing all sales functions in-house effective the end of this year. The company also announced a number of appointments, including Kevin Volz moving into the role of North American sales directo
Skechers Launches Shape-Up N’ Go iPhone App
Skechers USA, Inc. has launched a free Shape-Up N' Go application for the iPhone. The Shape-Up N' Go app is designed to track, map and share Shape-ups users' walking, running and hiking activities…
Spyder Europe Names Sales and Marketing Director
Spyder Europe AG appointed Eduard Kaiser as the new European sales and marketing director. In his new role, Kaiser will be responsible for Spyder sales and oversee all retail and consumer marketing in the various European markets…
City Sports Flagship to Open in Georgetown
City Sports this October will open a 10,434-square-foot store at 3338 M St. NW in Georgetown. The store will be the retailer's flagship store in D.C., though the retailer has three other locations in the District…
Cheerleaders Protest Revealing Uniforms
Cheerleaders in Central High School in Bridgeport, CT are protesting their midriff-exposing uniforms. The Connecticut Post reported that a half-dozen upperclassmen on the cheerleading squad team appeared before the city Board of Education to express their
GSI Commerce to Open Louisville facility
GSI Commerce Inc. will hold a grand-opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 11, for a new Louisville facility. The new facility will specialize in the customization of sports apparel such as jerseys, T-shirts, and fleecewear, according to a news release…
Edwin Watts Completes Sears In-Store Shops Roll-Out
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC said its “store-within-a-store” retail program with Sears Holdings is now complete, as 12 Edwin Watts Golf Shops have now opened inside of Sears stores in key markets across the country…
Report: Industry Needs New Approach to Lure Young Insiders Outdoors
Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
