Collective Brands Inc. reported Q4 sales climbed 12% to $777 million due to the acquisition of Stride Rite and particularly strength at Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider. But slower traffic at Payless ShoeSource caused the company to post a slightly higher-th
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Hanesbrands Inc. Joins the FLA…
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Duofold, and Champion, joined the Fair Labor Association and will undergo the FLA’s two-year implementation process for accreditation of the company’s global social compliance program. Participating companies in the FLA are
Ashworth Inc. Starts New Fiscal Year with Slow Quarter…
Ashworth, Inc. had a tough start to its fiscal year as sales declines led to a broader quarterly loss. The first quarter is typically the smallest quarter for the company and positive growth seen in the core, domestic golf channel is a good sign, but that
The Athlete’s Foot Sees Q4 Comps Fall 9.6%…
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) saw comps decline 9.6% in the fourth quarter. Overall comps for its parent, NexCen Brands, Inc., were up 6.4%, led by a 25% gain by TAF internationally. TAF International constitutes 65% of NexCen's TAF stores. For all
Fleet Feet 2007 Comps Up 15%…
Fleet Feet, Inc. reported sales jumped 19% for fiscal 2007 with a 15% increase in comparable store sales. Net sales surpassed $75 million in revenue compared to $63 million in 2006. Twenty five stores recorded $1 million in annual sales in 2007 with the a
Everlast Elevates Geisler to Acting President Role
Everlast Worldwide Inc. named Adam Geisler as acting president of the company. The move follows last September's sale of Everlast to Brands Holdings, a subsidiary of U.K. retailer, Sports Direct. Former Everlast CEO and president Seth Horowitz has jo
NexCen Brands Names CMO
NexCen Brands Inc. named Joseph DiMuro, age 43, as executive vice president/chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing program for the NexCen family of brands…
Hibbett Sports Adds Two Directors
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that Albert C. Johnson and Terrance G. Finley have been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. The company also announced that current Board member Clyde B. Anderson will not stand for re-election at the 2008 An
Under Armour Relaunches Power in Pink Campaign
As part of its “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is launching the second annual Undeniable Survivor Search in the U.S. and Canada. To help raise awareness of the importance of leading a physically active life in the fight against breast cancer, Under
Zumiez Sees Fourth Quarter Sales Grow, But Expects Tough H1 Ahead…
For the fourth quarter, net sales totaled $126.6 million, an increase of $14.2 million or 12.7%, compared to $112.4 million in last year's fourth quarter. When the additional week from fiscal 2006 is excluded, net sales were up 18.5% in the fourth qu
Late Snow Cuts Ski Visits 5.3% at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Inc.'s said late snow reduced ski visits – not including season pass holders – by 5.3% at its five western ski resorts in the second quarter ended Jan. 31. However, the company said ski lift revenues that were off 13.6% in the early part
PrimaLoft Names Intl Sales Dir. for Yarns
Ronald Comer, a 21-year veteran sales and marketing executive in the yarn industry, has been named director of international sales for the Yarn Division of PrimaLoft, a part of Albany International Corp. Comer was most recently director of international s
Ryders Eyewear Adds Five Reps
Ryders Eyewear, based in North Vancouver, Canada, has recently added five new sales representatives. All the new reps bring strong outdoor knowledge and sales experience to the Ryders Eyewear crew that has added 13 new styles of sunglasses to its lines fo
Genesco’s Q4 Net Income Plummets on Sales Decline
Genesco Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter decreased 2.1% to $467.0 million from $476.9 million last year. Net income declined to $4.1 million for the quarter from $35.7 million for the year-ago period including expenses of $18.8 million
Eddie Bauer Comps Rose 4.8% in Q4
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. said comp store sales rose 4.8% in the fourth quarter and would have risen more if not for weak outlet store sales. Total revenues rose 2.7% at the retailer of outdoor lifestyle apparel. CEO Neil Fiske said EBHI made good progre
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