Respect Your Universe, Inc. has hired Merriman Capital, Inc. for advice on effective strategies intended to appeal to a broader institutional shareholder base, choice of trading venue, and organization of their capital structure. Merriman's Capital M
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Under Armour Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
Under Armour, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of its outstanding common stock…
SFIA Pulse Report: Consumer Confidence in Sports and Fitness Industry Affected by Cold Weather
Participation in sports and fitness and plans to buy sports and fitness products decreased in the first quarter of 2014 due to severe winter weather, according to the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Pulse Report, which includes the Spo
Nathan Launches Hydration Initiative at Run Specialty
Nathan is partnering with run specialty retailers nationwide to kick off spring with the brand’s new 2014 hydration initiative, 'What’s Your Hydration Plan?'…
Big Shot Bikes Doubles Warehouse and Distribution Center
Big Shot Bikes LLC, based in Fort Collins, CO is expanding its warehouse, shop and distribution center from 7,000 square feet to just over 12,000 squaref feet…
Peter Millar Signs Harris English to Three-Year Extension
Peter Millar has extended its relationship with PGA Tour professional Harris English through 2016…
Hibbett Sports Q4 Profit Slides
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported earnings in the fourth quarter declined 12.9 percent to $16.9 million, or 64 cents a share, in line with previously-issued guidance. Comparable-store sales increased 1.7 percent. Hibbett saw a “significant slowdown” in sales
Brown Shoe’s Q4 Profit Advances
Brown Shoe company reported fourth quarter 2013 financial results, with net sales of $600.0 million, down 3.0 percent versus fourth quarter 2012 net sales of $618.7 million. Fourth quarter 2013 net earnings jumped 55.0 percent to $6.2 million, or 14 cents
Hibbett Sports Offers Subdued Outlook
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that came in at the lower-end of expectations and also offered a 2014 outlook that trailed Wall Street’s projections…
Brown Shoe Q4 Profit Surges, Outlook Disappoints
Brown Shoe Co., Inc. reported fourth quarter 2013 net earnings surged 55.0 percent on lower costs and higher sales at the company's Wholesale division. However, same-store sales at Famous Footwear declined in the period and the footwear company forec
Yurbuds to Sponsor Boston Marathon Running Team
Yurbuds is honoring those who were affected by last year’s tragic events at the Boston Marathon by sponsoring four runners at this year’s event…
FL’s Ken Hicks Talks up Women’s, Kids, Vendor Partnerships
At the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Conference last week, Ken Hicks, Foot Locker’s president and CEO, elaborated on the success Foot Locker has had since he took over in 2009 but particularly talked up the growth drivers of the fu
Keen Supports Infamous Stringdusters’ Tour to Launch Latest Album
Keen Footwear announced its support of the Infamous Stringdusters’ 25-city Let It Go Album Release Tour…
Zumiez’s Q4 Profits Rise 17 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 increased 1.1 percent to $226.8 million. Net income increased 17.3 percent…
Hi-Tec Sports Hires PR Firm
Hi-Tec Sports USA has selected Terra Public Relations to handle public relations for hiking and outdoor footwear…
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