Hibbett Sports Q1 Profits Up on Comp Sales Gain

Hibbett Sports, Inc. net sales increased 8.1% to $157.7 million for the fiscal first quarter ended May 2, compared with $145.8 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% for the quarter. Net income increased 16.4% to $10.9 mill

Zumiez Q1 Comps Drops 15.3% with 2.4% Slide in Net Sales

Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 decreased 2.4% to $76.8 million from $78.7 million reported in the first quarter ended May 3, 2008. The company posted a net loss for the quarter of $1.7 million or 6 cents per dilut

Asics Corp. Sees Flat Bottom Line for Fiscal 2009

Asics Corporation posted a 7% increase in net consolidated revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, helped by continued gains in Japan and the U.S. and offset a bit by negative trends in Europe. Net income was slightly lower for the year, as a strong

BoatU.S:3,400 Boaters Will Need Assistance This Weekend

This holiday weekend, BoatU.S. Towing Services is projecting that 3,400 recreational boaters and anglers nationwide will need some type of on-the-water assistance. The biggest reason why boaters will need a tow back to a marina or launch ramp is likely th

Smith and Wesson to Pledge $75,000 for NRA Handbook

Smith & Wesson Corp. said recently the company has pledged $75,000 to the National Rifle Association (NRA) in support of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. The donation will provide a three-year sponsorship of the handbook that reach

GOA: Gun Owners on the Verge of Legislative Victory

After eight years of clashing with bureaucrats and congressional leadership opposed to gun rights, a resolution to the battle to repeal the National Park Service (NPS) gun ban appears close, according to a release by the Gun Owners of America…

Dynamic Brands Acquires ForeFront Assets

Dynamic Brands, the parent company for Bag Boy, Slotline, AMF Golf, Baby Jogger, and Protect-A-Bub, has acquired the assets of ForeFront Holdings LLC. These assets include golf brands Burton, Datrek, Devant, Sir Christopher Hatton, and Miller Golf. Terms

Dick’s SG Bests Own Q1 Estimates; Comps Fall 6%

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. consolidated same-store sales declined 6.0% for the fiscal first quarter ended May 2, besting the company's own estimate for a 12% to 9% decline for the period. The retailer, which also owns Golf Galaxy and Chick&#039

WNBA, adidas Launch Rookie Report Program

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and adidas have launched the adidas WNBA Rookie Report Program. The program will include an adidas-branded section on WNBA.com, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the newest WNBA players. Adidas

Cabela’s Store Opens in Billings

Cabela’s Incorporated reported that a crowd estimated at 3,500 was on hand for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Cabela’s store in Billings on May 14. The ceremony kicked off 18 days of Grand Opening events at the new 80,000-square-foot supersto