Big 5 Sporting Q4 profit misses view

Reuters

(Reuters) - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp (BGFV.O) reported a quarterly profit that missed market estimates for the first time in over two years, but forecast a ...

Big 5 Sporting Goods Q4 Profit Rises But Misses Estimate ; Guides Q1 RTT News

Big 5 profit jumps 77 percent in 4Q BusinessWeek

Needham & Company Maintains a 'Buy' on Big Five Sporting Goods (BGFV); Raises PT StreetInsider.com (subscription)

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Downer: Catch spring chinook fever

Longview Daily News

When I stopped by Bob's Sporting Goods (425-3870) to pick up some split shot for crappie fishing earlier this week, it was obvious that most of the ...



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Recall news

The Associated Press

... machetes were sold online as well as at stores nationwide, including, Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods , Bass Pro Shops and American Rod & Gun. ...

Machetes recalled for laceration hazard NBC2 News

Fiskars recalls Gerber machetes Milwaukee Business Journal

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard Media Newswire (press release)



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What should i wear to a job interview at champs sporting goods?
Q. my boyfriend recently got a phone call from champs sporting goods store and he isn't exactly sure what he should wear that day for the interview. what do you think he should wear?
Asked by lisaaa - Sat Jul 11 23:11:43 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Wear what you'd be wearing on the job. If I remember correctly, khaki pants and a decent buttoned down t-shirt or regular golf shirt should do it. Nothing fancy, but nothing casual.
Answered by WhatsupPhil - Sat Jul 11 23:15:03 2009

Setting up a commission pay structure for sporting goods team sales. What is the best way to do this?
Q. We sell hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball and more. We currently have a retail store and online site, but we want a sales force to go after teams. What would be the best way to set this up? Straight % would not work, since margin is different for each item. Any ideas
Asked by Goose - Wed Nov 22 23:41:18 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could categorize the items according to margins and do an average percentage for each group. Let say you have a category with margins of 25 - 35%. You could pay a commission of say 5% on products in that category. Sale of higher margin products could be given a higher commission. You would have to set up your computer system to pay the specific percentages on specified categories. The system should also be set up to recognize when discounts are given and reduce the commission payable accordingly. In a commissioned based system, you want to make sure that the sales reps get paid only when they collect on invoices. So not only will they be paid on commission but also on a collections basis. This is if you sell goods on credit. You do not… [cont.]
Answered by Coleen W - Sat Nov 25 19:16:23 2006

In California, can i go to Big 5 Sporting Goods and buy a rifle?
Q. can i go to Big 5 Sporting Goods and buy a rifle? For hunting. Do i need to take a test or is it just paperwork and wait a period of time? I don't have a gun license so could i get a license at Big 5?
Asked by Jackbauer Me - Tue Oct 13 23:30:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If your a california citizen 18 years old you can buy a rifle here providing you are'nt a criminal or a dv or a nut case. there will be loads of paperwork and bacvkground checks an a 10 day waiting period. why the thumbs down I am not wrong
Answered by chris w - Tue Oct 13 23:41:01 2009