Genesco Warns on Q1 Results; Will Shutter Doors…

Genesco Inc. announced last week that it expects to report weaker first quarter comp store sales results at its Hat World chain and sharply lower comps at its Underground Station group, prompting the company to lower its earnings forecast for the first qu

Pacific Cycle Sees Bounce back in 2007

After two years of limited growth at Pacific Cycle, 2007 is shaping up as a much better year, its parent, Dorel Industries, told shareholders last week at its annual meeting…

Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Honor Nautilus

The Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association honored Nautilus, Inc. for its leadership in maximizing athletic performance at its seventh annual conference in Salt Lake City. Nautilus was honored for its “commitment to excellence” in design

Active Interest Media Acquires Backpacker

Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has acquired Backpacker Magazine, AIM President and Chief Executive Officer Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III announced today. The new acquisition adds to AIM's growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, boo

Sport Chalet Opens New CA and AZ Stores

Sport Chalet, Inc. will open two new locations this week, one in Phoenix, AZ and one in Bakersfield, CA. The CA store will be a 42,000 sq. ft. store location at 5200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309. The Phoenix store will be a 41,000 sq. ft. loca

Crocs Inks Licensing Deal with Marvel Comics

Crocs, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to produce Crocs footwear and Jibbitz charms featuring characters ripped from the pages of Marvel's comic books including Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Incredib

The Golf Warehouse Reports Skyrocketing Corporate Sales

The Golf Warehouse reports that it has achieved “more than 250% growth the past 12 months in sales of logo golf products in the corporate and tournament markets.” The retailer attributed much of the increase to small to large ompanies – including Accentur

PPR Officially Issues Takeover Bid for All Puma Shares

PPR, through its subsidiary SAPARDIS, officially published the offer document for the friendly voluntary takeover offer to the outside shareholders of PUMA AG. SAPARDIS is offering €330.00 ($432.30) in cash for each PUMA share. The offer price values PUMA

adidas Group Q1 Net Down; Sales Growth Slows…

adidas Group saw decent top-line growth in the first quarter, boosted by gains at the adidas brand and an additional month of reporting for the Reebok business. However, the bottom line was hurt by higher operating expenses, a slightly higher tax rate, an