Fleet Feet, Inc. announced second quarter sales for its 67 stores were up 26.9% over the same period last year. With $13.5 million in sales, Fleet Feet recorded the first, second and fourth largest sales months in the company’s 28-year history. Comparat
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Brown Shoe Q2 Net Slides on Charges; Famous Footwear Comps Up 2.2%, but Profits Down
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2005 rose 20.2% to $551.5 million, compared to $458.7 million in last year's second quarter. Net earnings were $4.1 million, or 22 cents per diluted share for Q2,
Delta Apparel, Inc. Acquires Junkfood Clothing
Delta Apparel, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Liquid Blaino Designs, Inc. d/b/a Junkfood Clothing. The purchase price for the transaction consists of $20 million of cash (subject to a post-closing adjustment based on the actual work
American Capital Investment Supports Bushnell’s Acquisition Strategy
American Capital Strategies Ltd. has invested $117 million in the senior and junior subordinated debt of Bushnell Performance Optics. American Capital's investment supports Bushnell's acquisition of Michaels of Oregon Co., a leading manufacturer
Under Armour Creates Link to Video Game Market
Under Armour Performance Apparel announced its entry into the branded entertainment market with the release of two upcoming video games, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006. UA partnered with Ubisoft Entertainment
Nordstrom, Inc. to Purchase a Majority Interest in Jeffrey
Nordstrom, Inc. has purchased a majority interest in Jeffrey, which operates two successful luxury specialty stores, Jeffrey New York and Jeffrey Atlanta. Jeffrey Kalinsky, the founder and purveyor of the two stores, will become Director of Designer Merc
TIA: Tennis Industry Headed For Another Strong Year in Sales
For the second straight year, it looks like the Tennis Industry is having another great year, especially in racquet sales. Sales of tennis racquets to dealers in the 12 months through June 2005 are up 29% in units and 18% in dollar sales vs. the 12 month
Big 5 Taps Finance Veteran for CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has announced the hiring of Barry D. Emerson to be the company's new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He is expected to begin employment with Big 5 during early September…
Escalade Shifts Divisional President Roles
Escalade, Inc. has appointed Dan Messmer as president of Martin Yale and Jim Allshouse has been appointed president of Escalade Sports. Messmer was president of Escalade Sports since 1996. Mr. Allshouse has been with Escalade Sports since 1993 serving i
Kohl’s Outlines Five-Year Plan; Sees $24 Billion in Sales by 2010
Kohl's Corporation hosted an investor conference in Boston, Mass. on Wednesday where the company discussed its five-year financial objectives and supporting growth strategies. By the end of fiscal year 2010, Kohl's plans to operate over 1200 st
GSI Commerce Names Non-Sporting Goods Chief; Blyksal Expands Role
GSI Commerce Inc. has named Patrick Vogt to the position of EVP of GSI Commerce, an executive officer of the company. Vogt will head the company's general and specialty organization, which includes all of the company's non-sporting goods partner
Big 5 Files Extension Request with Nasdaq
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has submitted a request to the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel for an additional extension of the deadline for the company to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2004 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fo
Wilson Racquet Sports Appoints Territory Manager
Wilson Racquet Sports has hired Evan Garfinkle as a Territory Manager in the South Central region of the United States. Garfinkle joins Wilson after working most recently as a sales representative for both Gamma/Fischer and Balle De Match…
Report: Teen Girls Spend More Than Boys
A recent study conducted by ICR indicates that teenage girls report outspending their male counterparts. Teenage girls (12 to 17 years old) report spending $47 per week vs. $45 per week for boys. And where do they get their money?
CROCS Inc. Files for Initial Public Offering
CROCS Inc. on Monday filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the initial public offering of its common stock. The offering will include shares sold by CROCS and by certain of its stockholders. Piper Jaffray & Co. and
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