Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation saw net sales increase $13.7 million, or 6.9%, to $211.8 million for the second quarter from net sales of $198.1 million last year. Same store sales increased 2.9%, representing the company's 42nd consecutive quarter
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Pacific Sunwear Sees Income Drop in Q2
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Broder Bros. Posts Net Loss in Tough Q2
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Tecnica Taps Post to Run Nordica Apparel
The Tecnica Group appointed Bill Post as President and CEO of Nordica Apparel. Post, a 30-
year veteran of the outdoor/winter clothing industry, successfully managed Nordica
Skiwear through the 1990’s before becoming president of Sport Obermeyer in 2000..
Hibbett Lowers Q2 DEPS Guidance on 11% Sales Jump
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Collegiate Pacific Expects Q4 Net Loss; Proposes Sport Supply Acquisition
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Nike Shuffles Management Deck
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Danner Awarded Marine Boot Contact
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Sara Lee Apparel Shrugs Off Sales Dip to Post Income Gains
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New Balance Aquires Brine, Inc.
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Asics First Quarter Rides International Strength
For the first quarter ending June 30, Asics Corp. saw net sales increase 21.3% to ¥51.7 billion ($452.8 million) from ¥42.6 billion ($396.5 million) last year. Overall international sales increased 36.6% to ¥32.6 billion ($288.1 million) from ¥23.9 billio
Speedo Signs 4-year Supplier Agreement with USA Triathlon
Speedo has signed a four-year agreement with USA Triathlon to become its official swimwear, uniform, and competition apparel through 2009. The brand will be worn by Team USA triathletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expanding Speedo’s presence at the Olym
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Garmin Picks Up New European HQ
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