Shoe Carnival net sales for the third quarter decreased 8.0% to $173.9 million from sales of $189.1 million in the same quarter of 2006. Comparable store sales declined 5.0%. Net income was $4.2 million as compared with net income of $8.4 million in the t
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OIWC Looks For SnowSports Award Nominees
The Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition is in their second call for Nominations for women leaders in the snow industry for the Pioneering Woman Award, as well as the First Ascent Award for new emerging leaders in snow sports…
Gramicci Expands HQ
Gramicci apparel has a new expanded the brand's headquarters, which has been dubbed the “Global Habitat,” in the historic Hill Section of Agoura California. Gramicci, lead by president Marty Weening, has successfully completed Stage Two of its Strat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 Net Income Jumps 57%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. net income increased 57% to $12.2 million and earnings per diluted share increased 43% to 10 cents, compared to prior year net income of $7.8 million, or seven cents per diluted share. Net sales for the quarter increased 1
Peltonen Ski Forms Distribution Agreement with Alpina
Peltonen Ski appointed Alpina Sports Corporation as their distributor in USA and Canada effective from January 1, 2008. Peltonen will round out the Alpina Sports offering with Racing, Top Level Sport Performance and Traditional Touring skis. Alpina will c
Pacific Sunwear Slips to Q3 Loss on Negative Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California sales for the third quarter were $373.1 million, a decrease of 0.6% from $375.4 million for the third quarter of 2006. Total same-store sales increased 5.0% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. By concept, PacSun same-sto
Hibbett Sports Sees Slow Q3 Sales Impact Bottom Line
Hibbett Sports, Inc. Q3 sales decreased 0.02% to $129.6 million compared with $129.7 million for the same 13-week period ended October 28, 2006. Comparable store sales increased 1.2% on a comparable store, comparable week basis, while decreasing 6.6% on a
Foot Locker Slips to Q3 Loss Due to Charges
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a net loss of $33 million, or 22 cents per share, for the third quarter compared with net income of $65 million, or 42 cents per share, last year. This year's results included a non-cash impairment charge to write down long
Crocs to Open NY and Boston Retail Stores
Crocs will open retail stores in Boston and New York City, its first East Coast locations. The new Boston Crocs retail store is located in the historic Haymarket area at Faneuil Hall. The New York City Crocs retail store is opening at 270 Columbus Avenue.
Jarden Hires Beverage Industry Exec. to Head Outdoor Solutions
Jarden Corporation appointed Gregory S. Shearson as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jarden Outdoor Solutions. Jarden's Outdoor Solutions segment has a broad portfolio of outdoor and active lifestyle products. Mr. Shearson has more than 20 ye
NexCen and Camuto Acquire The Shoe Box
NexCen Brands has closed on the acquisition of the trademarks and other intellectual property of The Shoe Box, Inc. in partnership with the Camuto Group. The Shoe Box, Inc. is a multi-brand luxury shoe retailer based in New York. Utilizing NexCen Franchis
Nike and Foot Locker Open House of Hoops
Nike and Foot Locker opened the doors to House of Hoops by Foot Locker on Harlem's 125th Street, a basketball retail experience with Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse exclusively under one roof…
Motor Tabs Builds Sales Force and Adds Distributors
Sports Engine LLC’s Motor Tabs Fluid Replacement System recently secured distribution in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the company significantly expanded its domestic sales force by adding two rep groups and three inde
OIA Eco Working Group Launches Baseline Sustainability Survey
OIA Eco Working Group in conjunction with Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI), has launched an online self assessment survey to develop a baseline for brands' sustainability initiatives and determine the industry’s eco awareness and actions. The Eco
Powderhorn Hires Katie Schou as Dealer Services Manager
Powderhorn appointed Katie Schou as Dealer Services Manager for the label’s North American retail accounts. Formerly the Export Manager and Customer Service Manager for both Life-Link International and Dynafit, Schou brings with her a wide-range of exper
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