Accell Group told investors last week it expects organic sales will grow in 2013 compared with 2012, despite the fact that many of its dealers are delaying deliveries of new model year bikes until next spring…
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Hibbett Sports’ Q3 Profit Declines Despite Comp Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 9 percent due to a shift in the retail calendar but still came in a penny above Wall Street's consensus estimate. Revenues increased 2.5 percent to $208.0 million with same-store sales ahead
Recreational Boating/Fishing Foundation Reports Marketing Effectiveness
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation announced that its state marketing programs continue to positively affect state fishing license sales and boat registrations…
Gildan Activewear’s Q4 Earnings Advance on Double-Digit Revenue Growth
Gildan Activewear reported earnings rose 8.7 percent in its fourth quarter ended Sept. 29 on an 11.8 percent revenue gain. The growth in earnings was due to strong gains in revenues in both its Printwear and Branded Apparel segments as well as lower cotto
Pacific Vector Holdings Closes DNA LLC Acquisition
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in DNA LLC, which owns the Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflexthe skateboarding brands. Pacific Vector had been operating the business since Oct. 2, when it announced the de
Perry Ellis Logs Q3 Loss
Perry Ellis International reported a loss of $3 million, or 20 cents a share, in the third quarter ended Nov. 2, in line with lowered guidance given on Nov. 13…
The Buckle’s Q3 Net Slides
The Buckle, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings declined slightly to $40.6 million, or 85 cents a share, from $41.9 million, or 89 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales decreased 0.5 percent…
Adidas and FIFA Renew Agreement Through 2030
FIFA and Adidas formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting Adidas the Official Partner, Supplier and Licensee rights for the FIFA World Cup and all FIFA events until 2030. The extension maintains Adidas edge amid inc
Chaco Hires Backbone Media Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Chaco has appointed Backbone Media to handle its public relations. Based in Colorado, Backbone currently represents more than 50 brands in the outdoor and lifestyle marketplace…
Majority of Mid-Market Retailers Don’t Yet See Economic Recovery
A new survey commissioned by CIT Group Inc. found 55 percent of middle market retail executives don't believe an economic recovery has materialized, while 61 percent see an uneven recovery developing that seems to be favoring wealthier consumers more
Hoka One One to Sponsor JFK 50 Mile Run
Hoka One One, a division of Decker’s Outdoor Corporation, announced their lead sponsorship of the upcoming 2013 JFK 50 Mile Run, which marks its 50th Anniversary on Nov. 23, 2013…
Nike Increases Quarterly Dividend
Nike, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a 14 percent increase overall in its quarterly dividend…
Asics America to Sponsor Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics America will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships through 2015…
Ross Stores Q3 Profits Grow 11 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 2, 2013 of 80 cents a share, up from 72 cents a year ago. These results reflect an 11 percent increase on top of a 14 percent gain in the third quarter of 2012…
Smith and Wesson® Receives NASGW ‘Innovator of the Year’ Award
Smith & Wesson Corp has received the Innovator of the Year award from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW)…
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