In an on-going effort to advocate the importance of sportsmanship, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. is launching a multi-faceted kids program that will kick-off in January 2005. The program will include an in-school curriculum, a back-to-school retail pro
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West Marine Appoints New CEO
West Marine, Inc. reported that Peter Harris is joining West Marine as CEO and member of the Board of Directors on January 3, 2005. Harris most recently President and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers. He has served as CEO of mall-based retailer The Pictur
Will The Athlete’s Foot File Chapter 11 This Week?
After six months of rumors and speculation it appears that Athlete's Foot Group Inc. could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as today. Sports Executive Weekly has spoken with a number of people close to the situation and found
Chief Executive Officer — Action Sports Company
Private equity firm seeks CEO for high-growth branded action-sports company located in Southern California. Company is a leading designer, marketer, manufacturer and distributor of action sports goods targeting the young male demographic…
Chief Financial Officer — Action Sports Company
Private equity firm seeks CFO for high-growth branded action-sports company located in Southern California. Company is a leading designer, marketer, manufacturer and distributor of action sports goods targeting the young male demographic…
Product Manager — Dunham Women’s Casual
Dunham is seeking a Product Manager to create, articulate and implement the plan to achieve business objectives for the women's casual business. You will manage development activities of the cross functional team and build relationships with
China Bans Nike’s LeBron James TV Ad
The Associated Press is reporting that China has banned a Nike television commercial showing U.S. basketball star LeBron James in a battle with an animated cartoon kung fu master, saying the ad insults Chinese national dignity…
Rocky Shoes and Boots Acquires EJ Footwear Group
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement whereby Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire privately-held EJ Footwear Group and its EJ Footwear LLC, Georgia Boot LLC, and HM Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. LLC subsidiaries. The total purchase price for
Forzani Net Earnings Up 8.7%; Corp. Retail Comps Fall 4.4%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported third quarter net earnings of $6.4 million, 20 cents per diluted share, versus $5.9 million, 18 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Excluding the effcts of a new reporting guideline, EPS for both quarters would have b
November Comps Dip 0.4% at The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended November 27, 2004 increased 4.5% to $40.3 million from sales of $38.5 million in the corresponding four-week period ended November 29, 2003. Comparable store sales decreased 0.4% for th
Famous Footwear Comps Up 2.1% in November
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that November sales for
Famous Footwear were $79.3 million versus $74.6 million for the same period last year. Same store sales were up 2.1%, as the chain enjoyed a solid start to the holiday shopping season…
Stein Mart November Comps Increase 2.0%
Stein Mart, Inc. announced total sales and comparable store sales for the fiscal period ended November 27, 2004 rose 2.5% to $140.3 million from $137.0 million in the year-ago month. Same-store sales increased 2.0% for the period…
Sake Inc. Sees November Comps Rise 2.4%
Retailer Saks Incorporated total sales for November increased 3.0% and comparable store sales increased 2.4% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales decreased 0.6% for SDSG and increased 6.8% for SFAE for the month. Sales below are in
TJX Reports 2.0% Same-Store Sales Gain for November
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that sales for November 2004 were $1.4 billion, up 10% over $1.3 billion achieved during the four-week period ended November 29, 2003. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended November 27, 2004, i
NSGA Creates Special Management Conference Footwear Workshop
The National Sporting Goods Association is sponsoring the first-of-its-kind workshop that will seek ways to stimulate growth in the nearly $15 billion athletic footwear market. The workshop will be held Tuesday, May 24, at the 41st Annual NSGA Management
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