The Department of Interior will hold listening sessions around the country seeking citizen input on President Bush’s National Park Centennial Initiative. Specifically, the Park Service will be asking citizens what they want their parks to look like in 10
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Pacific Cycle Q4 Sales Slip on Slow Bicycle Business
Dorel Industries' Recreational/Leisure Segment, comprised almost entirely of Pacific Cycle, fourth quarter revenue was $75.2 million, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year's $80.2 million. Earnings from operations decreased 11.8% to $5.7 millio
adidas to Move Financial Services to Mass.
According to published reports, adidas is moving its corporate accounting and financial services division, which is currently based in Portland, OR, to its Massachusetts headquarters, also currently the Reebok International Ltd. headquarters. The move is
NASGW Appoints New Chairman
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has appointed Mike Brown as chairman of the association’s board of directors. Brown, president and CEO of Camfour has served for the past five years on the association’s board and brings many
Athlete’s Foot Parent Inks Financing Deal for $150 Million War Chest
NexCen Brands, parent company to The Athlete's Foot, has entered into a master loan agreement arranged by BTMU Capital Corporation that will support the Company's strategic goals and provide additional capital for the acquisition of intellectual
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Guidance on 2% Comp-Sales Increase
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the quarter increased 21% to $1.026 billion while comparable store sales increased 2.0% on a 13-week to 13-week comparable basis. Net income for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007 increased 33% to $67.
Woolrich President Roswell Brayton, Jr. Passes Away at 55
Woolrich has regretfully confirmed the sudden passing of its president, Roswell Brayton, Jr. Mr. Brayton collapsed yesterday afternoon at Woolrich headquarters in Woolrich, PA. He was rushed to Jersey Shore Hospital where medical personnel were unable to
Raleigh America Recognizes Top IBDs
Raleigh America, Inc., held its annual Heron Council Meeting and Gala February 22nd-24th at the Palm Springs Westin Mission Hills Resort in California. While the focus of the event is recognizing top dealers, it also provides the dealers and Raleigh Ameri
Iconix Closes Danskin Acquisition
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the brand Danskin. The purchase price for the transaction was $70 million with a contingent payment of an additional $15 million, to be payable in cash or stock, based on the brand exceeding certai
PacSun March Comps Continue Decline
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the month of February were $89.8 million, an increase of 1.2% over total sales of $88.7 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales decreased 5.7% during the same period. By
The Buckle February Comps Climb 4.5%
The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended March 3, 2007 increased 10.4% to $37.7 million from net sales of $34.1 million for the prior year four-week fiscal month ended February 25, 2006. Comparable store net sales, for stores open a
Nordstron Februalry Comps Increase 9.1%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $546.6 million for the four-week month ending March 3, 2007, an increase of 9.5% compared to sales of $499.1 million for the four-week period ending February 25, 2006. Same-store sales increased 9.1%…
Costco Comps Increase 5% in Q2
Costco Wholesale Corporation net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 increased to $14.80 billion from $13.79 billion during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Comp sales increased 5% for the quarter…
Lotto Opens Verona Store
Lotto Sport Italia opened a new Lotto Store in the heart of the Verona. The new store extends over 200 sq. m. on one single floor. The important Veronese location brings the number of Lotto stores presently trading in Italy to 33, direct or managed throug
Wal-Mart Comps Stay Flat in February
Wal-Mart February sales increased 5.6% to $17.572 billion compared to $16.639 billion last year. Comp store sales for the month increased 0.4%…
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