Billabong International Ltd has completed the previously announce purchase of California-based Nixon Inc., a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market (see SEW_0552). The purchase was announced on December 22, 2005 and was conditional
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Warnaco Completes CK Europe Acquisition…
The Warnaco Group, Inc. completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of the companies that operate the licenses and related wholesale and retail businesses of Calvin Klein jeans and accessories in Europe and Asia and the CK Calvin Klein “bridge” line o
DSW Sees Comps Jump 11.6% for January
DSW Inc. reported a comparable store sales increase of 11.6% for the month of January. Net sales for the four weeks increased 23.0% to $71.6 million from $58.2 million last year. For the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006, the company reported a compar
Retail Ventures January Comps Increase 5.6%
Retail Ventures, Inc. saw total sales for January increase 10.5% to $153.1 million from $138.6 million for the same month last year. The company's same store sales increased 5.6% for the four week period. Total sales for the fifty-two weeks ended Jan
Dillard’s Comps and Sales Up 3% for January
Dillard's, Inc. sales for the month of January were $507,647,000 compared to sales for the same month last year of $491,052,000. Sales increased 3% for the four-week period in both total and comparable stores. Sales for the quarter were $2,338,994,00
Foot Locker Q4 Comps Increase 3.9%; Sales Up 1.8%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a 1.8% increase in sales for the fourth quarter to $1.56 billion, versus $1.54 billion in the comparable period last year. Comparable store sales increased 3.9% for the quarter. For the 52-week period ended January 28, 2006, sal
Orange 21 Names Kohlscheen as COO
Orange 21 Inc. appointed Jerry Kohlscheen to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective March 1, 2006. Mr. Kohlscheen will oversee all operations and customer service functions. Mr. Kohlscheen comes to Orange 21 Inc. with over 20 years of operation
C1RCA Names Luther as Marketing Director
Four Star Distribution added Steve Luther to their team as C1RCA Marketing Director. Steve brings a great degree of experience to the position and is excited to work with a brand that is committed to skateboarding. Having worked in the industry for over
Precor Makes Promotions in Sales Division
Precor promoted Larry Domingo to Vice President of Commercial Sale. Domingo previously was Commercial Sales Director. In addition, Domingo has promoted Dan Toigo and Sean Kearney to Regional Sales Director positions, and Chuck Fedorka to Director of Natio
G.I. Joe’s Plans New Kennewick Store
G.I. Joe's plans to open a new Kennewick, Washington store. The opening is scheduled for late April. The Kennewick store, G.I. Joe’s 24th, will utilize 52,000 sq. ft. of the former Wal-Mart store located at 7011 W. Canal St., just off Columbia Cente
GBMI Appoints MacGregor as SVP Global Marketing
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Bruce MacGregor to Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Mr. MacGregor will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of global marketing brand strategies, media buying, public relations, celebrity and sports pr
The Walking Co. Sees Comp Sales Jump 12.8% for 2005
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $179.1 million, an 11% increase, as compared to $161.4 million in 2004 (which included 10 months of sales for TWC). Comparable retail store sales increased 3.
Zumiez Sees January Sales Jump 46.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for January increased 46.3% to $12.9 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 23.2% for the month, on top of a comparable store sales increase
Gildan Posts 10.4% Q1 Sales Increase; Net Nearly Doubles
Gildan reported first quarter sales of $120.3 million, up 10.4% from $109.0 million in the first quarter of last year. The increase in sales revenues primarily reflected a 14.8% increase in unit sales volumes, partially offset by the impact of a lower-val
Perry Ellis Exercises Call Option on Senior Secured Notes
Perry Ellis International, Inc. exercised the call provision of the $57 million 9 1/2 Senior Secured Notes to redeem these notes effective March 15, 2006. The company indicated that it expects annual interest expense savings of approximately $1.5 million
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