The Stride Rite Corporation net sales for the fourth quarter were $131.7 million, an increase of 13% compared to the same period in the prior year. Fiscal 2005 contained one extra week in the fourth quarter and also included $23.2 million of Saucony net s
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Phoenix Footwear Alters Altama Acquisition Agreement
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that on January 8, 2006, Phoenix and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Altama Delta Corporation, entered into an agreement with W. Whitlow Wyatt which modified the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 15, 2004
Environmental Assault Continues in Alaska
Ignoring vocal opposition from Alaska natives,
scientists and sportsmen, the U.S. Government opened the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area for oil leasing in Northwestern
Alaska. The decision repeals the last remaining protections for critical waterfowl and big
OR Winter Market to Host 2nd Annual Fashion Show
Following last year’s successful debut, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006 will feature the 2nd Annual Winter Market Fashion Show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 28 to January 31. Exhibitors ranging from global manufacturers to s
Saucony Grid Hurricane 8 Wins Runner’s World Editor’s Choice
Runner’s World awarded the Editor’s Choice Award to the Saucony Grid Hurricane 8 in the magazine’s March 2006 “Shoe Buyer’s Guide.”
Chain Stores See SnowSports Sales Climb 8%
According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit, wintersports sales at chain stores were up 8% compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $156.1 million in sales compared to $145.2 million for the same period last season. U
Specialty SnowSports Sales Climb 8%
According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 8% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $540.9 million in sales compared to $502.6 million in 2004. Unit sales
Hurley Recalls Hoody
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chi
Federated Puts Lord and Taylor on the Block
Federated Department Stores, Inc. plans to divest its Lord & Taylor division and the company expects to complete a transaction prior to the end of 2006. Lord & Taylor, based in New York, operates 55 stores in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts,
Smartwool Continues Advocacy Program with Five New Recipients
In what is still the beginning of a long journey, SmartWool Corporation awarded the second round of
grant recipients from the new SmartWool Advocacy Program: Continental Divide Trail Alliance, Adventures Without Limits, Four Corners School of Outdoor Educ
Deckers to Exceed Fourth Quarter Guidance
Based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line and the solid retail sell-through, Deckers now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced net sales guidance range of $72 to $75 million and its diluted earnings per share
Forzani Continues Momentum; Holiday Comps Jump 9.6%
The Forzani Group Ltd. Holiday Season total retail system sales were up 21.1% over the prior year. Exclusive of the impact of the current year addition of Nevada Bob's and National Sports, retail system sales were up 12.4%. On a comparable store basi
Rowe and Pointer Promoted at Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet, Inc. made two management promotions – Luke Rowe was promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Joey Pointer was promoted to Director of Franchise Operations. As V.P. of Business Development, Mr. Rowe will oversee new store developm
Miôn Launches Environmental Film Award Program
Miôn Footwear is already looking for ways to contribute to the environmental community. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the company will introduce an environmental film award program called Miôn Solutions. The program will recognize films that inspire
Sallorenzo Joins Warnaco to Head CK Europe and Asia
Gaetano Sallorenzo will join The Warnaco Group, Inc. as President and CEO of Calvin Klein Jeans and Sportswear for Europe and Asia, beginning in late January 2006. He will report to Frank Tworecke, Warnaco's Group President, Sportswear, and will be b