Author: James Hartford

Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 jumped 54% to $24.5 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, from net income of $15.9 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, for Q3 last year. Sales for Q3 were $

Suzy Biszantz, President of Greg Norman Collection, announced the launch of a new corporate sales division for 2004. Accordingly, David Capano has been hired as Director, Corporate Sales to over see this new initiative, including hiring additional staff t

Stein Mart, Inc. announced that Gwen K. Manto has resigned her position as vice chairman and chief merchandising officer of the company in order to pursue other interests. She also resigned her position on Stein Mart's board of directors…

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced it anticipates its fiscal year 2003 earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $0.60 – $0.63 (pending completion of the audit of the Company's financial statements). The earnings range reflects a projected fourth

Perry Ellis International Inc. announced that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of director Allan Zwerner and it is looking to fill the vacancy with an independent outside director. Mr. Zwerner has accepted a position as president of Tom

Emu Australia has announced the company will be taking over Canadian operations under the newly formed company, Emu Ridge Australia (Canada), Ltd. (ERAC). The globally
distributed brand, which currently has headquarters in Geelong, Australia and San Cl

Executives from Karhu and Exel Oyj Finland announced that Karhu has been awarded the exclusive rights to distribute Exel's line of Nordic Walking poles in North America. The
agreement is effective immediately…

X-Sports has named industry veteran Jim Vincent, Jr. its Manager of OEM Sales, domestic and international. He brings to X-Sports more than 12 years of golf industry experience in product marketing and manufacturing. X-Sports has also hired Caniford and

As first reported in The B.O.S.S. Report on Monday, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking confirmed Thursday that they have purchased CamelBak Products, Inc. from Kransco Group owner John Bowes in an all-cash deal valued at $210 million. Bear Stearns has

Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four-week period ended November 1, 2003 decreased 6.4% to $57.2 million from $61.1 million in the prior year four-week period ended November 2, 2002. Comparable store sales decreased 10.4% as compared t

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003 decreased 7.0%. Total sales for October increased 18.4% to $69.7 million versus $58.9 million for the same period last year. For the third quarter, total s

The Hockey Company Holdings Inc. reported that net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2003 were
$81.1 million, an increase of $8.4 million or 11.6% compared with last year. Net income amounted to $8.5 million or $0.71 per share compared with

Gander Mountain had a 14.3% increase in comparable store sales for the third quarter of 2003 and a total sales growth of 40.3%. The company also reported a 13.7% increase in total store square footage in the third quarter. Comparable store sales increase

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has announced the promotion of Larry Slivka to Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales. In his new position, Slivka will oversee all aspects of U.S. sales operations for each of GBMI’s brands and any other new brands that join the