Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a 15% increase in net income for the fourth quarter to $47.0 million, compared to $40.7 million for the same period last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006 were $424.9 million, an inc
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NRF: St. Patty Turns His Luck on the Retailers
Retailers will be feeling the luck o’ the Irish this Spring, as consumers hit the stores for their favorite green goods. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers will spend an
VF Corp. Names Wiseman as President and COO
VF Corporation appointed Eric C. Wiseman as President and Chief Operating Officer having him assume responsibility for the company's day-to-day operations. Wiseman, 50, who previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Brands, will continue t
Mountain Sprouts Receives ‘Export Achievement Award’
The U.S. Department of Commerce's “Export Achievement Award” was promoted to Mountain Sprouts for their efforts in exporting high-quality, U.S.-made, children's outerwear to Canada, Japan, and Europe…
Stage Stores Files for Trading on NYSE
Stage Stores, Inc. has applied for listing of its Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The company anticipates that its stock will begin trading on the NYSE on March 16, 2006, under the symbol “SSI.” Stage's Common Stock has traded on the NAS
East North Central Sporting Goods Sales Behind Nationwide Pace
In the East North Central states (OH, IN, IL, MI, WI), overall sporting goods store sales grew 19.2% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the East North Central states reached $3.7 billion. Of that amount, $1.85 billio
Conservation Alliance Helps Remove Diversion Dam
Conservation Alliance funding has helped remove a 180-foot diversion dam from the North Fork of the Gunnison River near Hotchkiss, Colorado. The dam removal will help restore a 33-mile stretch of the Gunnison, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the
Centerstone Sees Record Usage in 2005
Wholesale online transactions advanced aggressively from “trend” status in 2004 to a profitable industry standard during 2005 as CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced a third consecutive year of record usage by retail dealers of the company's busi
Warnaco Has Tough Q4 on Weak Swim Sales
For the fourth quarter, Warnaco Inc.'s net revenues declined 3.2% to $362.5 million from $374.4 million in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to swimwear sales not meeting expectations, fewer than anticipated replenishment orders in intimate apparel
Another Trade Show Season Wraps Up with Magic…
Well, the show circuit is complete and it is that time of year again to step back and take a broad look at the market, identify new trends and areas of opportunity, and offer a few insights from an independent point of view. This latest round of shows sa
Skechers Pushes Past Billion Dollar Mark; Expands Mark Ecko Relationship…
Skechers USA, Inc. saw the fourth quarter mark the company’s eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales increases. In addition, the company’s domestic retail business saw its tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year sales growth.
Escalade Sports Takes Q4 Hit from Sears Decline…
Escalade, Inc.'s main priority was increasing profitability to reverse last year's decline that resulted from restructuring operations and asset write-downs. As a result, profits were up even though sales were down. ESCA net income grew to $3.1
Shoe Pavilion Rides 5.5% Comps Gain to 18.9% Sales Jump…
For the fourth quarter, Shoe Pavilion, Inc. saw comparable store sales increase 5.5% on top of a 14.7% jump last year. Net sales for the quarter increased 18.9% to $29.5 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year.
Unaudited net income incre
Head NV Sees Bottom Line Benefit from Restructuring Efforts…
Head N.V. is beginning to see the results of its multi-year restructuring efforts trickle down to the bottom line. The company has been shifting much of its manufacturing to Eastern Europe in an effort to reduce labor costs. This year, Head reduced tennis
EU Footwear Duty Changes Could Have Broad Impact…
The European Union has taken the first steps towards placing duties of up to 20% to 25% on Chinese and Vietnamese manufactured footwear because of allegations of dumping practices. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry has been working to
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