Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal dogfighting charges today before U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson at the federal courthouse in Richmond, VA. In his agreement, which was filed Friday, Vick admitted to funding a dogfighting operation known as “
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Gander Chairman Reaffirms Investment Position
David Pratt, chairman of the board of Gander Mountain Company reaffirmed his long-term investment position and involvement in the Company's operations. Commenting on a Securities and Exchange Commission registration statement on Form S-3 filed today
SIA and Industry Partners Create New Program For Youth Snow Sports
A new interactive CD that teaches children “best practices” for snow sports will be available free this fall for use by physical education and classroom teachers, recreation directors, and other professionals involved in getting children active. Develope
SIA and Industry Partners Create New Program For Youth Snow Sports
A new interactive CD that teaches children “best practices” for snow sports will be available free this fall for use by physical education and classroom teachers, recreation directors, and other professionals involved in getting children active. Develope
Shoe Carnival Q2 Comps and Earnings Fall
Shoe Carnival, Inc. second quarter net sales increased 5.4% to $154.8 million for the thirteen-week period ended August 4, 2007 compared to sales of $146.9 million for the second quarter, 2006. Comparable store sales decreased 7.1% compared to the same pe
Cabela’s to Open First Indiana Store
Cabela's will open its newest destination retail store in Hammond, Ind., on Friday, October 19, 2007. The store, Cabela's first in Indiana, is the company's 23rd retail location in the country. Store manager James Beckett, Jr. will hire up
Spenco Hires New N.E. Sales Manager
Spenco Medical Corporation has appointed Chris Picini as Northeast Sales Director, a newly created position within the company. Picini will be responsible for expanding Spenco's business opportunities in the Northeast within the sports and specialty
Hibbett’s Q2 Earnings Inch Up on 2.6% Comps Increase
Hibbett Sports, Inc. net sales for the 13-week second quarter ended August 4, 2007, increased 9.6% to $114.4 million compared with $104.4 million for 2006 quarter. Comparable store sales increased 2.6% on a fiscal basis. Net income for the second fiscal q
Giro Inks Deal with Carl Zeiss
Giro inked an exclusive partnership with Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens. Zeiss will supply a range of Zeiss Certified lenses as part of their commitment to support Giro's new line of sport performance sunglasses…
Gander Mountain Sees Q2 Loss Expand Despite Comp Gain
Gander Mountain Company second quarter, sales increased 18.6% to $216.5 million and comparable store sales increased 4.2% versus the second quarter of the prior year. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales gains. For th
Perry Ellis Q2 Sales Helped by Golf Business
Perry Ellis International, Inc. second quarter of fiscal 2008 revenues grew to $195.3 million, a 14.2% increase compared to $171.0 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2006. Revenue increases were driven by several of the Company's growth pla
Magnum Inks Licensing Deal with Twin City Knitting
Magnum USA signed a partnership with North Carolina-based Twin City Knitting Company, Inc. to produce a line of socks for the Magnum brand. The US-made socks will be sold along side of Magnum’s uniform and tactical footwear…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Q2 Earnings Guidance on 7.2% Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. second quarter net sales increased 38% to $1.013 billion due to a comparable store sales increase of 7.2%. Net income increased 87% to $47.9 million and earnings per diluted share increased 77% to 83 cents, compared to pri
Ruff Wear Expands Team
Ruff Wear is expanding its marketing team and sales force in North America to meet the needs of customers in both the outdoor retail and specialty pet markets. To help drive this expansion, Ruff Wear tapped Gary Fleshman, director of sales, to also overse
Finish Line Hires Outside Firm For Genesco Integration
The Finish Line, Inc. has retained Bain & Company to assist in the merger integration planning for the Company's pending acquisition of Genesco Inc. As previously announced, the Genesco transaction is expected to close in Fall 2007.
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