The Finish Line 2nd quarter net sales were $341.6 million, an increase of 9% over net sales of $312.2 million for Q2 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q2 decreased 2% as compared to an increase of 6% reported for the comparable thirteen-week perio
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NSGA Managment Conference: New Dates and New Location
The National Sporting Goods Association is returning to a familiar location with new dates for its 42nd Annual Management Conference & 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit. Next year’s event will return to The Westin LaCantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, the s
Miôn Hires West Coast Rep Agency
Miôn footwear hired DH Enterprises as the company’s new West coast sales representative agency. Based in Santa Cruz, Calif., DH Enterprises is composed of Sarah Deziel and Dwight Hinds who cover the states of California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Hinds
Footstar and Kmart Receive Court Approval on Shoemart Plan
Footstar entered into a settlement agreement with Kmart Corporation to resolve ongoing litigation regarding the Master Agreement under which Footstar's Shoemart division operates the footwear departments in Kmart stores. The agreement was recently ap
Pacific Hires Hawley as International Marketing Coordinator
Pacific Cycle hired industry veteran Andy Hawley as its new International Marketing Coordinator. As Pacific Cycle's International Marketing Coordinator, Hawley is charged with monitoring brand strategy and usage, providing guidelines and support rega
Unifi to Close NC Nylon Plant
Unifi is taking a number of actions to improve the efficiency of its Nylon business unit, located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Company will close Plant one in Mayodan, North Carolina and move its operations and offices to Plant three in nearb
Advanstar Acquires POOL Trade Show
Advanstar Communications has acquired POOL, a boutique lifestyle trade show showcasing fashion-forward designers, accessories and music that targets the directional boutique market. Launched in 2001 with 205 exhibitors, POOL quickly found success and has
FFA Gives $160K in Grants
It’s back-to-school time again and for thirty four schools in 19 states, receiving a total of $162,388, some traditional summer activities will continue this school year in physical educations programs across the country…
Quiksilver Owns 95% of Rossignol; Expects Sept. Closing Date
Quiksilver now owns, directly or indirectly, over 95% of Rossignol, with over 96% of the voting rights, and has initiated the mandatory squeeze out to acquire the remaining shares. Quiksilver had launched a second tender offer period in July that settled
Big 5 Receives Extension From Nasdaq Panel
The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) has granted Big 5 Sporting Goods' request to extend the deadline for the Company until August 31, 2005 to file its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K and an extension until September 30, 2005 to file its first
Deckers Taps Rockport Vet for International SVP
Deckers appointed Colin Clark as Senior Vice President – International, effective September 1, 2005. In this role, Mr. Clark will be responsible for all aspects of Deckers international business, including sales, product, and marketing, as well as managin
Access Fund Awards Over $25,000 in Local Grants
The Access Fund awarded $25,757 in its second round of grant funding for 2005 bringing total for the year to $68,757 across 15 grants. Awarded three times annually, Climbing Preservation Grants provide financial assistance for local climber activism and p
Phillips Joins the Sea Otter Classic
Michael Phillips will join the Sea Otter Classic organization as Director of Sponsor Services, bringing a wealth of cycling industry and partnership building experience to the Sea Otter Classic Organization…
McNett Wins Lightitude Award
McNett’s Aquamira Water Treatment was awarded the 2005 Lightitude Award for Best Water Treatment Technology. McNett Outdoor, a world leader in care, repair, travel products and water treatment for outdoor markets, was presented the Lightitude Award at th
Gander Loses Direct Marketing Trademarks to Cabela’s
After two years of arbitration and lawsuits, The United States District Court of Minnesota has ruled in favor of Cabela’s regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from
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