Mitre Launches Apparel Collection

Mitre, a license of Elan Polo, expanded it’s product line-up with the introduction of a Euro-Fashion street-sport and soccer style inspired apparel line in the U.S.

The apparel line launched at the fall ‘06 MAGIC tradeshow in Las Vegas and will hit r

Dorel Industries Gets Q3 Sales Boost from Bike Biz

Dorel Industries Inc. saw revenues for the third quarter increase 3.1% to $436.3 million from $423.3 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter were $25.1 million or 76 cents per diluted share, down 2.0% from adjusted net earnings

Cybex Adds McCarthy to Board of Directors

Cybex International, Inc. appointed John McCarthy, founder and recently retired Executive Director of IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association), to its Board of Directors.

Van Dine and Partners to Launch Ahnu Footwear Brand

Van Dine and Partners plan to launch Ahnu, a new footwear brand that will make its debut with select retail partners in April of 2007. The staff of Van Dine and Partners will disband its consulting practice to become the full time management team for Ahnu

Dillard’s October Comps Down 5%

Dillard's, Inc. reported sales of $474.0 million for the month of October, a decrease of 2.9% from sales of $488.3 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales decreased 5% for the month…

Saks October Comps Up 9.2%

Retailer Saks Incorporated reported a 9.2% increase in total company comparable store sales for the month of October. Total sales decreased 46.7% for the month to $232.8 million from $436.7 million last year due to the sale of several parts of its Depart

Payless Q3 Comps Increase 5.2%

Payless ShoeSource, Inc. saw same-store sales increase 5.2% during the third quarter. Total sales for the quarter increased 5.5% to $703.4 million from $666.5 million one year ago…

TJX October Comps Up 5%; Sales Up 10%

The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a 10% sales gain to $1.5 billion for the month of October, up from the $1.3 billion achieved during the same month last year. For the year-to-date period, sales reached $12.4 billion, a 9% increase over last year's $11.

Cybex Q3 Sales Jump 12%; Flips Loss to Profit

Cybex International, Inc. posted net sales of $29.8 million for the third quarter, a 12% increase from $26.7 million during the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income for the third quarter of 2006 of $817,000, or 5 cents per di

Asics Extends NYC Marathon Sponsorship

ASICS Corporation and ASICS America Corporation, the North American Subsidiary, along with New York Road Runners, have signed a multi-year extended partnership of the ING New York City Marathon. ASICS will continue to be a principal sponsor as the officia

Intrawest Founder, CEO to Retire

Intrawest ULC's found and CEO, Joe Houssian, will retire after serving 30 years with the company. Alex Wasilov, president and chief operating officer, will assume Houssian's responsibilities at Intrawest and will report to Wes Edens, chief execu

NRF Names Top Retailers for Customer Service

According to the second annual NRF Foundation/American Express Customer Service Survey, online retailer Amazon.com is the nation’s top company for customer service. Amazon.com is followed by Nordstrom, L.L.Bean, Overstock.com, and Lane Bryant. Retailers

Crocs Q3 Sales and Net Income Nearly Triple

Crocs, Inc. saw third quarter net revenues increase 191% to $111.3 million from $38.3 million reported in the same quarter last year. Net income increased 190% to $21.5 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, from $7.4 million, or 22 cents per diluted sha