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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2010) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) (the "Company") will release its third quarter, fiscal 2011 financial results at close of markets on Thursday, December 9, 2010. In conjunction with the release, the Company invites you to listen to its teleconference call on Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 4:30 pm Eastern standard time. The conference call will be available simultaneously and in its entirety, including presentation materials, to all interested investors and the news media through a web cast which can be accessed on the Company's website at www.forzanigroup.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the indicated start time to download and install any necessary software.
Teleconference Call: To listen to the teleconference call, please dial the following number approximately five minutes prior to commencement:
Within Toronto: 416-644-3414
Outside Toronto: 1-800-814-4859
Replay: Should you be unable to join the conference call, an audio recording will be available approximately three hours after the call until December 16, 2010... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - (Marketwire) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) (the "Company"), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, today announced same-store sales results for the "Back to School" period.
Consolidated same-store store sales increased 5.8% for the period, compared to the same period last year.
Corporate Franchise Consolidated
5 Weeks Ending Sept 5, 2010 7.4 % (0.4 %) 4.8 %
2 Weeks Ending Sept 19, 2010 12.1 % (0.1 %) 8.1 %
7 Weeks Ending Sept 19, 2010 8.9 % (0.2 %) 5.8 %
"As we noted in our second quarter conference call, same-store sales were improving as we moved through the back to school period," commented Bob Sartor, Chief Executive Officer of the Company... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - (Marketwire) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) is proud to announce the expansion of The Power of Sport for Kids community giving program to more of its corporate banners.
Previously exclusive to Sport Chek, customers and associates at Athletes World, Hockey Experts and Sport Mart stores can now contribute to this incredible cause as well, helping even more Canadian kids participate in sport and activity.
A national fundraising campaign kicks off this month to celebrate the expansion of the program. From August 12 – 15, customers who visit Athletes World, Hockey Experts, Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores and donate $2 to the Power of Sport for Kids program will receive $5 off their next purchase... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - (Marketwire) - Athletes World, the premier specialty retailer of footwear and apparel in athletic and street fashion (a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL)), is excited to work with Danny Fernandes in its upcoming Back to School photo shoot in Toronto.
Danny Fernandes and Athletes World partnered together on the AW Do You Stand Out? contest. Entrants were asked to upload a photo showing their "AW style" for a chance to win a trip to Toronto to appear in the AW Back to School photo shoot with Danny Fernandes. The photo shoot takes place on Monday, July 5th and Tuesday, July 6th in downtown Toronto.
Danny Fernandes is Canada's R&B rising star. The Toronto native's breakout career was propelled by his synth-fuelled smash hit Private Dancer in 2008 - one of the hottest Top 10 singles on Canadian airwaves, burning up the playlists at Top 40 stations across the country... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - (Marketwire) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, is excited to announce the opening of Nevada Bob's Golf concept shops inside nearly 60 Sport Chek stores nationwide, with plans to expand the shops to even more stores in even more cities.
Golf enthusiasts from coast to coast will soon be able to head into their local Sport Chek store for professional golf service and the top golf brands frequently associated with Nevada Bob's Golf big-box stores. Professional golf brands like Nike Golf, Callaway, TaylorMade, Adams and more have stepped up to the tee with their golf equipment lines. Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus's clothing lines are featured in Nevada Bob's Golf Shops, as well as the Mike Weir Collection inspired by Canada's top golfer... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA --(Marketwire) - Looking to build on the momentum of alpine skiing in Alberta, The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, and Alberta Alpine announced an innovative five-year partnership to ensure Alberta remains a leader in athlete development.
The five-year agreement builds a partnership focused on bringing the sport of alpine ski racing to enthusiasts across the province. Sport Chek, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. will become the presenting sponsor of the Jasper Junior Olympics, an event featuring 350 young ski racers ages 6-10 years-old; the Regional Kinder Series, a recreational race series run out of Edmonton and Red Deer for athletes 12-14 years-old; the Norquay Spring Festival, a season wrap-celebration for AASA members; as well as the co-sponsor of the FIS Alberta Cup Finals... |
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Calgary, Alberta--(Marketwire) - Sport Chek, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Calgary Downtown store. The new store is located on Stephen Avenue Walk. Grand Opening events commence Thursday, June 25, 2009.
Catering to the downtown market, with a new sleek and modern design, this new multi-floor Sport Chek store showcases an expanded collection of high end products, new brand programs and shops, and sophisticated technical accessories; including: Sunglasses from Oakley, Fox, Rayban, Revo, Arnette, Under Armour and Smith. Specialized brand shops from Puma, The North Face, Oakley and Under Armour. New City bike programs from Diamond Back, Reebok and K2, including full accessories... |
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Supporting Grassroots Soccer Across Canada Ottawa, Ontario--(Marketwire) - The Canadian Soccer Association and The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), are proud to announce a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Canadian Soccer Association's Mini Soccer Festival Program presented by BMO. The partnership incorporates all of The Forzani Group's corporate and franchise banners and extends exclusivity to The Forzani Group in the category of sporting goods and equipment.
The Canadian Soccer Association Mini Soccer Festival Program presented by BMO is an internationally recognized youth development program targeted at children under the age of eleven. The purpose is to introduce the sport of soccer through a fun-filled event for both children and their parents... |
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Calgary, Alberta--(Marketwire) - Coast Mountain Sports, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), is excited to announce its Title Sponsorship for the 10th annual Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) Series. The race events are held in British Columbia; the first in Squamish on May 23 and the second in Cumberland on September 26.
The MOMAR is open to new and experienced adventure racers alike and tests mental acuity and physical endurance. The fun and challenging courses will have racers trail run, mountain bike, kayak, rappel, bushwack and navigate their way through a series of checkpoints. MOMAR offers a long course (50km) and this year has created a new short course (30 km) that will provide less seasoned racers with an opportunity to participate in a world-class adventure race... |
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Sport Chek to Host National Junior Hockey Team Appearance at Kanata Location
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 12, 2008) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods is proud to announce its partnership with Hockey Canada. For years, The Forzani Group's banners have been synonymous with hockey in Canada and now the company is taking its support for Canada's beloved sport a step further, as the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Hockey Canada. The partnership extends to all The Forzani Group's corporate banners (Sport Chek, Sport Mart, National Sports and Hockey Experts (Ontario only)) and select hockey franchise banners (Hockey Experts and Sports Experts).
As the world comes to the nation's capital this Christmas for the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship, Sport Chek and Hockey Canada have teamed up to provide hockey fans a chance to experience it first hand... |
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Sport Chek & Fitness Source Megastore Debuts In Calgary At Deerfoot Mall
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 16, 2008) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods is proud to unveil a new store concept that leverages two of The Forzani Group's businesses generating a unique product mix. The new Fitness Source megastore adjoins Sport Chek to create a destination store and an even more compelling shopping experience. Together the stores encompass 43,000 square-feet and are positioned within Calgary's Deerfoot Mall (NE) at 64th and Deerfoot Trail, debuting Thursday, December 18th.
The opening of the corporate Fitness Source store in Calgary marks the first of its kind and is the largest fitness store in Canada... |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 12, 2008) - The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, today reported fiscal 2009 third quarter results for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2008.
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The Forzani Group Ltd. (FGL) is the largest and only national sporting goods retailer in Canada.
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