Famous Footwear intends to invest in strong trends they see in the skate shoe business across all genders and expect to see a “huge uptrend” in the business this spring. The retailer also expects to see continued strong momentum in the juniors business,
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Aldila Q4 Sales Rise on Growing Brand Name…
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales increased 45.2% to $18.0 million for the fourth quarter compared to $12.4 million in the same quarter of 2004. The company reported net income of $2.7 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 a
Vaude Acquires Edelrid…
Vaude has acquired Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, parent company to the Edelrid brand of climbing ropes and accessories. The two companies should be able to realize synergies relatively quickly due to their close proximity and Vaude’s existing experienc
SIA.07 Expects to Sell Out by March…
SIA has reported that space requests for current exhibitors and new companies interested in exhibiting at SIA.07 are coming in at the fastest pace ever. SIA anticipates that with nearly all past exhibitors expected to return and the strong demand from new
TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing
Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m
Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March
Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new
REI Hires New VP, General Counsel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February
The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over
West Marine Sees 5.7% Sales Gain; Net Loss Widens
West Marine, Inc. posted a preliminary unaudited net loss for the fourth quarter of $17.4 million, or 82 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or 16 cents per share last year. Net sales for the quarter were $124.8 million, a 5.7% increa
Neiman-Marcus Group Reports 3.0% Increase in Same-Store Sales
The Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. reported that February sales increased 5.8% to $291 million from $282 million for the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the group increased 3.0% for the month…
Paddlesport 2006 Will Be in Somerset, NJ
Paddlesport 2006 will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new products and share their passion for paddlesports. Exhibitors will includ
Zumiez Comps Jump 28% For February
Zumiez Inc. saw total net sales for the month of February increase 52.9% to $14.4 million, compared to $9.4 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 28.0% for the past month, versus a comparable store sales
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…
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