Hibbett Sets Bar Higher Again in Q1…

Hibbett Sporting Goods posted another record quarter and continues to improve upon its model that enabled the company to deliver an 8.1% return on sales for the first quarter versus its sector-leading 7.1% ROS for the 2003 full year and a 6.6% ROS in Q1 l

Bob’s Stores Adds Value to TJX in Q1…

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that first quarter sales at Bob's Stores were $61.4 million and posted operating earnings of $1.25 million at the 31-door unit acquired last year after a hard bidding process with Dick's Sporting Goods and their

SIA Sums Up Winter Season at Retail…

Terrific ski conditions in the West, and record skier visits at many resorts were balanced out this year by bitter cold and an abundance of ice in the East. Still, the SIA retail audit for the entire 2003-2004 retail season showed some respectable growth

Epstein Avoids Jail in JFF Sentencing…

Jon Epstein, the former CEO of Fila USA and Fila’s new parent company, Sport Brands International, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Karon O. Bowdre to 5 years probation, 6 months home detention, and a $10,000 fine in the Just for Feet fraud cas

Penguin Brands Acquires Nathan…

Penguin Brands is doing its part in the continued consolidation of the industry, closing a deal last week that sees the owner of the Penguin Shoe Care, Penguin Apparel Care, Sorbothane, and ProArc product lines acquire the assets of Nathan Performance. N

NSGA Projects 2% Growth for Industry…

In the soon to be released report, The Sporting Goods Market in 2004, the NSGA is expecting 2% growth in the industry for 2004. Sporting goods sales, which have been relatively flat for the past three years, are projected to reach $46.6 billion, compared

Brunswick Offers $150 Million in 5% Notes

Brunswick Corporation announced the offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5% notes due 2011 under a shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said it intends to use the net proc

MLB Partners with Clear Channel and Finish Line

Major League Baseball Properties announced separate partnerships with Clear Channel Entertainment Properties and The Finish Line to launch the second season of the MLB Authentic Collection integrated marketing program “Access To The Show…”

SIA Reports Final SnowSports Retail Results…

The terrific ski conditions in the West, and record skier visits at many resorts were balanced out this year by bitter cold and an abundance of ice in the east. Still the SIA retail audit for the entire 2003-2004 retail season showed some respectable grow