Brown Shoe Company third quarter net sales increased 9.6% to $676.8 million from $617.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Net earnings were $26.9 million or 93 cents per diluted share, inclusive of 4 cents per diluted share for stock option exp
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Genesco Increases Guidance on Flat Earnings
Genesco Inc. fiscal 2007 third quarter earnings before discontinued operations were $16.0 million, or 62 cents per diluted share. Earnings before discontinued operations were $16.2 million, or 62 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 20
LaCrosse Lands Calgary Fire Boot Contract
City of Calgary has awarded LaCrosse Footwear a supply and delivery contract for the Gunnison Bunker Boot for the Calgary Fire Department. The City of Calgary contract commences immediately for a one-year term with nine optional years. The first order is
CamelBak Hired New EU Sales Director
Massimo Fregonese has joined the CamelBak team as Director of European Sales. Fregonese comes to CamelBak with over 12 years of European cycling industry experience, most recently at Selle Royal S.P.A. in Italy. During his time at
Selle Royal, Fregonese h
TSA Lands Eight Copelands Leases; More to Come
Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. has assigned the leasehold interests in eight former Copeland Sports retail store locations to a subsidiary of The Sports Authority, Inc. The transaction, which was approved by the bankruptcy court, is expected to be foll
Orange 21 Slips to Q3 Loss as Organic Sales Decline
Orange 21 Inc. net sales for the third quarter of 2006 increased 5.2% to $11.4 million compared to $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2005. Excluding the sales from LEM, the Company's sales declined approximately 5% due to ongoing manufacturing an
Nike Cuts Soccer Ball Production Due to Labor Violations
Nike is ceasing orders with its hand-stitched soccer ball supplier, Saga Sports, based in Sialkot, Pakistan, due to the contract factory's failure to correct significant labor compliance violations. As a result, Nike is limiting its supply of hand-st
Thule Goes Direct in Canada
After over 25 years of working exclusively with Canadian distributor Sport Dinaco, Thule will assume all distribution and sales of Thule products in Canada starting in the spring of 2007. The change is a result of Thule’s recent acquisition of SportRack,
SSG Shareholder Suits Against Collegiate Pacific Dismissed
Costa Brava Partnership III L.P., Greenwood Capital L.P., and Greenwood Investors, L.P. each voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice, legal complaints filed against Collegiate Pacific Inc., Mr. Geoffrey P. Jurick, Thomas P. Triechler, Peter Bunger and Te
OIF Searches for the Next Outdoor Idols
The Outdoor Industry Foundation is accepting nominations for the second class of Outdoor Idols. The award honors eight young outdoor athletes who excel in their respective sport(s), embrace the spirit of the active lifestyle, set trends for the next gener
Timberland Potentially Looking at Sale
According to the Wall Street Journal, Timberland is exploring strategic options for the company, including a potential sale. The Journal cited “people familiar with the matter” as their source of the information. Timberland is reportedly valued at nearly
Eddie Bauer’s Q3 Loss Increases on Declining Sales
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. third quarter ended September 30, 2006, total revenues were $211.3 million, compared to $217.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of 2006 declined by 1.5%. However comparable store
Sport-Haley Narrows Fiscal Q1 Loss
Sport-Haley, Inc. net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2006 were $4.7 million, an increase of $662,000, or 17%, from net sales of $4.1 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. Net loss for the three months ended September
RSN to be Sold to Private Group of Investors
Resort Sports Network, RSN, will be sold to private investors. The sale is subject to FCC approval of the transfer of RSN's broadcast licenses, expected in early 2007. After the closing of the sale, RSN will implement a new strategic plan to expand i
ECCO Appoints New Retail Director and Dealership Manager
ECCO USA has appointed Linda Clohosey as retail director and Tim Sweeney as dealership manager. Clohosey will oversee 32 dealership stores and 18 outlets, while Sweeney will support daily store operations and lead efforts to expand the dealership program.
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