Cutter & Buck Inc. announced that net sales increased 7.6% to $24.2 million in its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, compared to $22.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin for the period rose 70 basis points to 45.2% of sales. CBUK narrowe
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Director of Franchise Operations – Fleet Feet Inc.
Fleet Feet Incorporated is seeking a Director of Franchise Operations to lead the successful growth of individual stores and the collective network of Fleet Feet franchises. Candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of the specialty retai
SGMA: U.S. Sporting Goods Imports Continue Growth
The dollar value of sporting goods imported into the U.S. increased by 7.5% to $10.43 billion in 2004 compared with $9.7 billion for 2003. It's the third consecutive year of increased value of sports goods. This is the main finding of SGMA Intern
adidas Q4 Net Declines 26% on GM Decline, Growth Investment
adidas-Salomon reported that fourth quarter net sales for the Group increased 10% on a currency-neutral basis with improvements coming from all regions. This represents growth of 6% in Euro terms to €1.43 billion ($1.86 bn) in Q4 2004 from €1.35 billion (
Larry Harper Named Nike’s African-American Person of the Year
Larry Harper, General Manager for Nike's U.S. Central Region, joined a group of his peers at Nike's headquarters last week to celebrate the close of a series of employee-led events celebrating Black History Month. Toward the end of the two-hou
Famous Footwear the Lone Bright Spot for Brown Shoe in Q4
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 29 rose 9.8% to $476.5 million from $433.8 million in the year-ago quarter.
Net earnings were $8.5 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, versus $4.7 million, or 25 cen
Gander Mountain Latest Retailer to Restate Earnings Due ot SEC Ruling
Gander Mountain Company on Wednesday stated that, as a result of a clarification issued by the SEC on February 7th affecting many retail companies, it will restate previously issued financial statements to adjust its method of accounting for leases. The c
Hibbett Posts First $100 Million Quarter; Net Up 27% for Q4
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended January 29 increased 17.4% to $107.1 million, compared with $91.2 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 5.2%. Preliminary net income for Q4 in
Sears/Kmart Merger Gets Thumbs Up from ISS
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the nation's leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that Sears, Roebuck and Co. shareholders vote for Sears, Roebuck's proposed merger with Kmart Holding Corporation at the company'
DSW Hit by Theft of Customer Credit Card Info
Retail Ventures, Inc. learned late last week of the theft of credit card and other purchase information from a portion of DSW Shoe Warehouse (DSW) customers who shopped at 103 DSW stores primarily during the last three months. DSW is a subsidiary of RVI..
Reebok Signs Deal with Canadian Hockey Phenom
Reebok International has signed a multi-year agreement with Sidney Crosby, the consensus top pick in the next National Hockey League draft, and widely anticipated to be the best player to enter the professional ranks in twenty years. Already immensely pop
Phoenix Footwear Posts Q4 Loss as GM Shrinks
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 83% totaling $20.7 million compared to $11.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.
PXG reported a net loss of $624,000 or 8 cents per diluted share compared to net inc
Director of Franchise Merchandising — The Athlete’s Foot
The Athlete’s Foot is seeking a Director of Franchise Merchandising for its corporate office, located in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position will manage the merchandise planning and procurement process for all new domestic franchise locations. Candid
Rocky to Consolidate Operations with EJ Footwear
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has announced plans to consolidate operations following the company's recent acquisition of EJ Footwear. The plan will include the relocation of the Lehigh division headquarters in Vestal, N.Y. The Company plans to relocate
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