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NSSF: 16 Months and Counting as Demand for Firearms Continues
Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,243,211 checks in February 2010, ranking the month the second highest February (eighth highest month overall) for most NICS checks, according to a release
Foot Locker Launches 5-Year Growth Plan, Looks to Increase Focus on Run and Apparel
Foot Locker Inc. announced a series to strategies to reach a goal of annual sales of $6 billion and net income margin of 5% over the next five years. At an analyst meeting, Ken C. Hicks, its new chairman and CEO, said the new strategy includes a increased
Container Imports to Grow 17% in First Half
Container imports are expected to grow 17% in the first half of this year as retailers restock depleted inventories at a rapid pace, according to the latest estimates released by the National Retail Federation. The numbers indicate a true and sustained re
Online Sales to Grow at 10% Compounded Rate through 2015
The bulk of the retail sector's growth in the United States and the European Union over the next five years will come from the Internet, according to Forrester Research. US online retail will grow at a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)and 11% in
Dick’s Posts Modest Q4 Earnings Rise on 2.5% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported an 8.3% gain in fourth-quarter earnings. Sales increased by 10.7% to $1.3 billion due primarily to a 2.5% increase in comparable store sales, the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales. The 2.5
Club Glove to Outfit RCGA
Club Glove, the maker of golf travel bags, club covers and accessories, will outfit the Royal Canadian Golf Association's (RCGA) Team Canada athletes with travel gear for the 2010 season…
Luxottica Slides in Fourth Quarter, but Oakley Shows Increases
Luxottica, which is the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported consolidated sales were €1.15 billion ($1.71 bn) for the 2009 fourth quarter, down 6.4% (4.9% in constant-currency terms) from €1.23 billion ($1.62 bn) in the prior-year perio
Outdoor Coalition Wants Recreation to Play Bigger Role in U.S. Forest Service Planning
A coalition of national and regional outdoor groups, including Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, the Mountaineers and the Colorado Mountain Club, said it has submitted comments to the Obama Administration regarding
Urban Outfitters’ Q4 Earnings Jump 92%
Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported earnings rose 92% in the fourth quarter to $78 million, or 45 cents a share. Fourth-quarter comparable retail segment sales rose 9%, with total sales up 16% to $589 million…
February Comps Up 3.7% at Kohl’s
Kohl’s Corporation said total sales for the four-week month ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 7.8% over the four-week month ended February 28, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.7%…
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Ecco USA’s President and CEO to Retire
Ecco USA's President and CEO Tom Nelson will retire, effective June 1. Current COO Dave Quel will assume the role of acting president…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Adidas’ Q4 Profit Slides 65%, Sales Down 4.5%
Adidas AG reported fourth-quarter earnings tumbled 65% as sales fell 4.5%. Currency-neutral basis sales were stable compared with a year earlier although currency-neutral sales in North America declined 7%. However, for the first time since the acquisitio
Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians
Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…
