Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter increased 13.3% to $189.5 million from $167.3 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 13.1%. Net earnings jumped 124% to $9.2 million, or 72 cents a share, from $4.1 million, or 33 cent
Category: Footwear
Teva Commits $100,000 for Gulf Clean-Up
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., plans to raise awareness and assist in the Gulf Of Mexico clean-up through a commitment of $100,000 through long-term partner, Waterkeeper Alliance…
J. Wayne Merck Joins Angelo, Gordon and Co.’s PE Group
J. Wayne Merck, the former president and CEO of K2 Inc., has joined Angelo, Gordon & Co. as a senior advisor. Merck will also serve on the board of the firm's portfolio company, KEE Action Sports…
Sport Chalet Slashes Q4 Loss, Comps Ahead 5.7%
Sport Chalet's posted its first gain in comp store sales in 11 quarters in the fourth quarter ended March 28, thanks to favorable winter weather in Southern California that propped up winter prices. Same-store sales increased 5.7%, contributing to a
PrimaLoft Sponsors Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour
For the second year in a row, PrimaLoft will serve as the technical insulation sponsor of Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour, an interactive mobile media and educational tour designed that will visit 75 cities in 48 states in a campaign to enjoy the gre
Big 5 SG Hopes to Continue West Coast Storefront Growth
Following up on a promising first quarter that saw the company post its biggest quarterly same-store sales gain since 2006, management for Big 5 Sporting Goods met with investors at the B. Riley & Co. Conference to discuss growth initiatives for the upcom
Court Ruling Says Scent-Lok, Retailers Used False Advertising
A Federal District Judge has ruled that ALS Enterprises, the manufacturer of carbon-based Scent-Lok hunting apparel, is guilty of deceptive advertising over the company’s claims that its clothing implemented “odor eliminating” technology
Outdoor Foundation Report: Participation Increased in 2009; Spending Declined
According to the Outdoor Foundation, 2009 showed encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities like camping, hiking, running and bicycling…
Performance Bicycle to Open Three Locations in June
Performance Bicycle, already the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, will open three more stores in June. The additions will expand the chain to 90 stores…
Western Mountain Resorts Grew Winter Occupancy with Lower Rates
Year-over-year occupancy was up 1.4% and the average nightly rate down 5.8% for the 2009-10 snowsports season at 15 western mountain resort destinations monitored by The Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
Performance Bicycle Taps Chief Marketing Officer
Performance Bicycle has appointed Cindy Marshall as Chief Marketing Officer. Performance said Marshall joins the company at a time when the company is expanding its retail store footprint to more than 90 stores nationwide by the end of the summer…
ACI International Secures Above The Rim Footwear License
Above The Rim (ATR), a performance basketball brand managed by Collective Licensing International (CLI), entered into a five-year licensing agreement with ACI International (ACI) for the brand. ACI will work with ATR on a new collection of performance bas
Everlast Launches Faceback Campaign
Everlast has launched its philanthropic social movement campaign “What Do You Fight For?”. For each contest entry received, Everlast is donating $1 to the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation…
Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill Includes Gulf Fisheries Assistance
The American Sportfishing Association announced its support of Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, for including funding for fishery-dependent businesses harmed
Beretta Hires Senior Military Advisor
Beretta U.S.A. has hired David L. Grange (BG USA Ret.) to serve as its Senior Military Advisor. Grange served 30 years in the U.S. Army, with his final position being Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division…
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