Orange 21 Inc. reported that the United States District Court for the Southern District of California issued an order approving the company's agreement to settle the consolidated securities class action that was pending in the Court against certain o
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Lululemon Tests Public Markets in U.S., Canada…
Lululemon Corp., the Canada-based designer and retailer of yoga-inspired apparel, has filed a registration statement with the SEC, and a preliminary prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada,
Cabela’s Slowed by Cooler Weather in Q1…
Cabela's Inc. said cooler than normal weather put the chill on sales gains during the first quarter. The outdoor retailer said it expects results to be above its long-term, mid-teens growth objectives for the remaining three quarters of the year, en
Under Armour Gets Q1 Boost from Addition of Footwear, but Margins Suffer…
Under Armour, Inc. got a boost from an increase in average selling prices, the addition of cleated footwear, and an expansion of its owned-retail business in the first quarter that all helped fuel continued strong top-line growth for the company. The com
Big 5 Posts Strong Earnings Gains in Q1…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp shrugged off issues with less-than-favorable winter weather in the first quarter to start the year with fairly solid results. While the west coast retailer posted a same-store sales increase of just one percent for the period, t
Callaway Golf Working to Keep Up with Fusion Demand…
Though it is still early in the year, especially for the golf industry, Callaway Golf Company saw strong enough results and consumer demand to raise guidance for the rest of the year. The company saw sales gains come from all regions and from all product
Crocs Posts Stellar Quarter; Raises Outlook…
Crocs, Inc. continued to rock the market in the first quarter, posting another quarter of triple-digit growth on sustained growth of its core classic styles, expansion of its licensed product business, and rapid development of the international business.
SIA: Apparel and Internet Sales Keep Industry Moving Forward…
While the snow finally started falling in February, it was clearly not enough for snow sports retailers to clear out their hardgoods inventories. Even with aggressive discounts and promotions, inventory levels at specialty retailers are up considerably, a
Heelys Controls Expenses to See Income Outpace Sales Gains in Q1
Heelys, Inc. reported a 262% jump in net sales for the first quarter to$49.4 million from $13.7 million for the year-ago period. For the first quarter gross profit was 35.4% of net sales, down 60 basis points from 36.0% of net sales for the first quarter
Unifi Director Resigns from Post
Unifi, Inc. reported in a filing with the SEC that William A. Priddy, Jr. resigned as a member of the Board of Directors…
Walking Co. to Open Pittsburgh Location
The Walking Company will open a new location in Pittsburgh, Penn. on May 4. The new 1,200 square-foot location will be located at Ross Park Mall…
Horizon Fitness Expands, Realigns Sales Team
Horizon Fitness has expanded its sales organization, realigning the internal sales team in the process. Jeff Moser, formerly director of dealer sales, will now take on the sporting goods, specialty and online channels as director of sales. Mark Pagnotta w
Gildan Q2 Sales Boosted By KY Derby Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported a 26.3% jump in second quarter net sales to $232.1 million from $183.8 million in the second quarter of last year. In addition, the company announced plans for a 2-for-1 stock split while reiterating guidance for the full f
Dorel Q1 Sales Flat Despite 7.6% Rec/Lesiure Gain
Dorel Industries Inc. saw revenue for the first quarter total $455.7 million, up slightly from $451.0 million last year. Net income for the first quarter was $27.9 million or 85 cents per diluted share compared with $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted s
Genesis Agency Focuses on Serving Specialty Running
The Genesis Agency, a sales and distribution program tailored to the specialty running, cycling and outdoor markets will be setting up offices in New York, Chicago and Austin. The Genesis Agency, led by Paul Perrone, the former director of running at Fila
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