Perry Ellis Q2 to Beat Estimates

Perry Ellis International announced that, based on preliminary estimates, the company anticipates that total revenue for its second quarter ended July 31, will be approximately $195 million compared to $171 million a year ago, a gain of 14%…

Dick’s to Open Georgia Distribution Center

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. is planning to open a new distribution center in East Point, Ga. The new center, according to the Associated Press, will employ up to 484 people and represents an investment of $23 million by the Findlay Township-based comp

Everlast Revs Jump 24%

Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter increased 24% to $12.2 million, compared to $9.8 million in the same period in 2006. Growth in net revenue resulted from a 28% increase in sporting goods sales to a record $8.7 million. The

Zumiez July Revs Jump 42.4%

Zumiez Inc., the action sports retailer, announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 4, 2007 increased 42.4% to $28.2 million, compared to $19.8 million for the four-week period ended July 29, 2006. The company's comparable s

Adams Golf Sales Climb 18%

Adams Golf reported net sales of $30.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30 compared to $25.7 million a year ago, a gain of 18%. Net income reached $2.5 million, or 10 cents a share, up from $1.8 million, or 8 cents, a year ago…

Adams Golf Sees 18% Q2 Sales Increase

Adams Golf reported net sales of $30.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30 compared to $25.7 million a year ago, a gain of 18%. Net income reached $2.5 million, or 10 cents a share, up from $1.8 million, or 8 cents, a year ago…

WSA Show Offers Little to Quell Market Concerns…

The mood at the recent WSA show was quite somber, with retailers and exhibitors alike feeling the chill of the malaise in the athletic shoe business. Foot Locker’s broad restructuring news, which broke just as the show was opening, definitely put a dampe

Asics Sees Q1 FX Rates Boost Bottom Line Growth…

Asics Corporation saw a double-digit first quarter sales increase mirrored in net income growth, despite decreased margins and increased expenses as a result of beneficial currency exchange rates. Global net revenues increased 10.0% to ¥56.84 billion ($47

ADA Finds Success With First Member-Owned Show…

After becoming fully member-owned in January, the next task for the Athletic Dealers of America buying group was preparing for the Spring Session, held July 19 through 22 in Louisville, KY. Pete Snyder, president of the ADA, talked with Sports Executive W

Mizuno Q1 Sales Rise 7.5%…

Mizuno Corp. saw first quarter net sales increase 7.5% to ¥46.92 billion ($389.0 mm) from ¥43.64 billion (381.4 mm) in the year-ago quarter…

Aldila Posts Slight Q2 Sales Gain, Exits Hockey Biz…

Aldila posted a slight increase in second quarter net sales as Golf products were relatively flat to last year, but composite prepreg materials were up in the mid-singles. The company announced that it completed production of hockey sticks in the quarter

Nike Extends Indonesia Shoe Deal…

Nike Inc. agreed to extend shoe production at two Indonesian factories employing 14,000 workers for up to 18 months, after receiving assurances from the local supplier about quality and future severance deals. Nike had previously said it would stop workin

Coleman Parent Q2 Boosted by Acquisitions…

Leading up to Jarden Inc.’s expected acquisition of K2, Inc. later this month, the company reported some strong results in its Outdoor Solutions segment, which includes Coleman and Pure Fishing. Most of Jarden's reported year-over-year Q2 net sales g