Fleet Feet, Inc. announced an 18% overall revenue growth during the first quarter of 2004 as compared to first quarter 2003, and posted 11.7% growth in revenue for comparative store sales. Fleet Feet also made key personnel changes and additions. Tom Ra
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Callaway Ends Creative Relationship with Dailey and Associates
Callaway Golf Company has ended its creative relationship with Los Angeles-based advertising agency Dailey & Associates. The media planning and buying portion of the relationship with Dailey & Associates will remain intact for the foreseeable future and t
Schutt Sports Back on Base with the SEC
Schutt Sports, the Official Base Supplier of Major League Baseball, is partnering with the Southeastern Conference for their 2004 baseball and softball tournaments. Now in its sixth year of involvement with the SEC, Schutt supplies on-field products for
SGMA Board Elects Cove EVP; Will Succeed Riddle
The SGMA board has elected Tom Cove as Executive Vice President for the association, a new post within SGMA management's structure. Cove will subsequently assume the presidency of SGMA International on February 1, 2005. The move is part of a succes
Eggers Makes Athlete’s Foot EVP/GMM Post Official
Industry veteran Chuck Eggers has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of The Athlete's Foot. This follows an announcement in September 2003 that Eggers had joined the organization as interim GMM…
Thule Taps Houseman for Regional Sales Manager Post
Thule has announced the hiring of Mark Houseman as the Southeastern Sales Manager. In the newly created position, Houseman will be responsible for managing Thule's southeast sales force, including IBD, outdoor/ ski, and automotive sales representati
adidas Unveils its ‘1’ Running Shoe Priced at $250
After three years of highly confidential in-house development, adidas has unveiled what it calls “the most advanced shoe ever”. Sinmply called “1”, the shoe provides intelligent cushioning by automatically and continuously adjusting itself. An exclusive
Brunswick Forms European Marine Umbrella Group
Brunswick Corporation announced formation of an umbrella organization to implement a comprehensive growth strategy for its marine operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and to leverage shared services opportunities for all of Brunswick's op
Galyan’s Taps Kohl’s Exec for President/CMO Role
Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. has appointed Richard Leto President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company. It is expected that Mr. Leto will join the Galyan's Board of Directors when he joins the Company in mid-June. Mr. Leto was most
Pacific Sunwear Q1 Net Income Jumps 88%; Raises Guidance
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported that net income for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004 increased 88% to $15.0 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, compared to $8.0 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 200
New Era Rolls Out Exclusive Hatworld/Lids Program
New Era Cap Co. announced the rollout of its exclusive national partnership with HATWORLD/LIDS for the year-long 59FIFTYat50 campaign. The partnership between New Era and HATWORLD/LIDS represents exclusive product launch opportunities during the 59FIFTYa
Michael Jordan Kicks off China Tour
According to a release from Nike's Jordan brand, Michael Jordan will make a “rare trip” overseas on a four city tour of Asia where he will “inspire youth and fans by reinforcing the importance of excellence in every endeavor”. Making stops in Beijing
Golfsmith Pares Q1 Loss as Comps Jump Almost 24%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. increased net revenues 44% to $65.8 million for the fiscal 2004 first quarter ended April 3 compared with net revenues of $45.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Same-store sales increased 23.9% in the qu
Shoe Carnival April Comp Store Sales Down 4.6%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended May 1, 2004 increased 3.8% to $48.6 million from sales of $46.8 million for the four-week period ended May 3, 2003. Comparable store sales decreased 4.6% in April 2004.
Famous Footwear April Comps Dip 1.2%; Brown Raises Guidance
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that retail sales at Famous Footwear were $91.9 million for the four-week period ended May 1, 2004, even with the same period last year (ended May 3, 2003). Same-store sales decreased 1.2% for the month, partially due to
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