According to the latest Running Specialty Shop Retail Audit, Saucony captured the number one market share position for third quarter 2007 in the track, field and cross country footwear segment, boasting a 30.4% market share. According to the report, condu
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Phoenix Footwear Sees Q3 Profit on Sale of Royal Robbins
Phoenix Footwear Group Net sales from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 5.0% to $26.0 million, compared to $27.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The decline was primarily attributable to a 25% decrease in t
Eddie Bauer Narrows Q3 Loss on Positive Comps
Eddie Bauer Holdings third quarter total revenues were $211.0 million compared to $211.3 million in the third quarter of 2006. Comparable stores sales rose 3.4% while revenues from the Company's direct channel, which includes sales from its catalog a
TNF President Honored by The Mountain Institute
The North Face president, Steve Rendle, received The Mountain Institute’s distinguished Exemplary Corporate Stewardship of Mountains 2007 award. The Exemplary Corporate Stewardship of Mountains Awards recognizes individuals who are dedicated to protectin
William S. Nicoll is Appointed VP of Salomon USA
William S. Nicoll will join Salomon USA as its vice president of Salomon USA based in Ogden, Utah. Nicoll brings to Salomon decades of experience on both the vendor and retail sides of the ski and outdoor business. He served the past eleven years as Dire
Exel to Shutter N.A. Operations; Inks Distribution Deal with Alpina
Alpina Sports Corp will take over distribution of all Exel products in North America Effective January 1, 2008, including Nordic, Alpine poles and racing equipment, Roller and in-line poles, trekking and Nordic Walking.
Exel Sports will be closing down th
Lou Spagna Takes Over as Man Alive President
The Finish Line appointed Lou Spagna as president of Man Alive. Mr. Spagna will report to Glenn Lyon, President of The Finish Line. Mr. Spagna brings over thirty years of experience in the apparel retail industry and a proven track record of leading retai
SpringBoost Expands Sales Team
SpringBoost hired 12 new sales reps who will report to Kim Walsh, recently promoted from Regional Manager to the newly created position of manager of U.S. Sales. She reports to Donald W. Johnson, newly appointed vice president of sales…
Nautilus Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Sherborne Proposal
Nautilus, Inc. mailed to following letter to its shareholders urging them to vote against a proposal made by Sherborne Investors LP and its affiliates, a group of NLS investors. The current Nautilus board stated that Sherborne is trying to take control of
Mountain Hardwear Gives Back
The Mountain Hardwear Gives Back Grant program has a new youth-centered focus fgoing forward. Now in its third year, the Gives Back grant program continues to grow in both programs and funding and is administered by a board of Mountain Hardwear employees.
adidas Acquires Mitchell and Ness
The Sports Licensed Division (SLD) of the adidas Group acquired Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Company. SLD plans to use its manufacturing and design resources to grow and strengthen Mitchell & Ness' market position in the U.S. and key markets around the
Head N.V. Sees Q3 Pressure From Winter Sports
Head third quarter net revenues were down 17.1% to €92.8 million ($127.5 mm) primarily due to a 30% decline in winter sports revenues. This decline was partially offset by stronger sales in both racquet sports and diving. Third quarter net profit was down
The Buckle October Comps Jump 14.9%
The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the 4-week fiscal month of October increased 20.3% to $50.0 million from net sales of $41.5 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended October 28, 2006. Comparable store net sales increased 14.9%…
Stage Stores October Comps Fall 2.9%
Stage Stores total sales for the four-week October period were relatively flat at $103.8 million versus $103.6 million for the prior year four-week October period. Comparable store sales for the month decreased 2.9% versus a decrease of 2.5% last year. Th
Costco Comps Increase 9% in October
Costco Wholesale Corporation net sales were $5.21 billion for the month of October, an increase of 13% from $4.63 billion in the same four-week period last year. Comps for the quarter increased 9% for the total company…
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