An improving customer traffic picture, along with solid gains in sales and average transactions, appears to be fueling retailers’ ability to keep prices up and limit promotional activity. According to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Surv
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Shimano Misses 2004 Guidance; Still Posts Record Year…
Shimano finished off fiscal 2004 with a very strong fourth quarter, posting a 16.9% increase in sales to ¥46.6 billion ($441.0 million). In spite of the strong improvements over 2003, the company did not quite reach its full year projections of ¥170 billi
Escalade Sports Acquires ChildLife, Inc.
Escalade Sports, has acquired substantially all the assets of ChildLife, Inc., a manufacturer of premium residential play systems, commonly known as swing-sets and slide towers. ChildLife is synonymous with child safety and is readily identified in the pl
Foot Locker Looking Optimistic as Key Metrics Start to Point to Positive 2005…
Foot Locker, Inc. said that a trend to higher selling prices, access to more marquee product, and a “somewhat lower” promotional posture is fueling a renewed optimism as the retailer moves into its new fiscal year. The improving comp store sales gains fo
OR Postpones OutdoorPreview Event…
Shortly before BOSS went to press, Outdoor Retailer announced that the “OutdoorPreview” apparel event, which was scheduled before OR Summer Market in Chicago, has been “postponed until further notice.” In an interview in January (See BOSS_0504), Peter Dev
VNU Postpones ‘Outdoor Preview’ Until Further Notice
Based on feedback from the outdoor market, Outdoor Retailer has determined that the “OutdoorPreview” event that was originally scheduled for June 7-9, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois will be postponed until further notice. “We will continue the dialogue with ou
Dick’s SG Beats Q4 Guidance; comps Rise 1.1%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2005 of $39.9 million or 75 cents per share, compared to net income of $26.0 million, and earnings per share of 50 cents for the fourth quarter ended January 31,
Clothing / Footwear Buyer — NBS
Nation’s Best Sports, Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a buyer for hunting / outdoor apparel and hunting / outdoor footwear. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the categories is a must…
International Customs and Transportation Supervisor — Smartwool
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an International Customs & Transportation Supervisor to work out of corporate headquarters in Steamboat Springs, CO. The right candidate will be an experienced business supervisor with 2 -3 years background in tra
Quality Assurance Manager — Smartwool
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an Quality Assurance Manager to work out of corporate headquarters in Steamboat Springs, CO. The right candidate will have 5+ years experience with domestic and international product manufacturing, and Quality Assu
Cutter and Buck Appoints CEO as Director
Cutter & Buck Inc. announced the appointment of John T. Wyatt, the company's President and CEO, to the company's Board of Directors. Wyatt will join the Board immediately. As previously announced, Wyatt began his career as a specialty account sa
Timberland Stock Splits 2-for-1
The Timberland Company's Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 split of its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The additional shares will be distributed on May 2, 2005, to shareholders of record on April 14, 2005. In addition, the Board of Directors a
TJX February Comps Jump 6%
The TJX Companies reported February 2005 sales were $1.0 billion, up 12% over the $934 million achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005, increased 6%
Ashworth Drives Revenues Up 33.6%; But Income Can’t Match Year-Ago
Ashworth, Inc. reported that consolidated net revenue for the first quarter ended January 31 increased 33.6% to $36.5 million as compared to $27.3 million for the first quarter of 2004. ASHW reported consolidated Q1 net income of $83,000, or one cent per
February Comps Climb 1.8% at Federated
Federated Department Stores reported total sales of $1.087 billion for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005, an increase of 1.6% compared to total sales of $1.069 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's February sal
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