Tilly’s, Inc. reported total net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 27 were $124.9 million, an increase of 16.4 percent compared to the third quarter in the prior year. Comparable store sales, which include e-commerce sales, increased 1.9 percen
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Shoe Carnival’s Q3 Earnings Advance on 6.2 Percent Comp Gain
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported earnings rose 16.9 percent in the third quarter, to $12.2 million, or 60 cents a share. Sales reached $244.4 million in the third quarter, a 13.4 percent increase, compared to the third quarter last year. Comparable store sale
Brown Shoe Co. Lifts FY Guidance After Healthy Q3
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported sales inched up 2.6 percent in the third quarter to $732.2 million from $713.8 million a year earlier. Famous Footwear's comps were up 6.8 percent. Excluding exited brands, net sales w
Smith and Wesson Beats Second Quarter Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported preliminary net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal second quarter rose 48 percent to $136 million, surpassing its guidance for the period. The company said demand for its M&P line of pistols and mod
Terramar Sports Donates to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Terramar Sports, a maker of technical outdoor apparel and performance base layers, has partnered with Goodwill Industries and is donating over $500,000 worth of base layers and long thermal underwear to the organization’s relief efforts…
The Finish Line Re-Launches Finishline.com
As part of its push to improve its reach as an omni-channel retailer, The Finish Line, Inc. re-launched Finishline.com with an enhanced focus on the customer. New features include enhanced ease and ability to find product quickly, improved scalability, si
Active Network and Leftlanesports.com Partner on Private Sales Website
The Active Network, Inc. and LeftLaneSports.com, a members-only e-commerce site, launched Active GearUp, a private sales website offering exclusive deals on products from top endurance and outdoor brands…
ASTM Sports Equipment Committee Approves New Pole Vault Standard
A new ASTM International standard will help to facilitate a safer environment for pole vaulters. ASTM F2949, Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars, was developed by Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports E
SandP rates Bass Pro Group’s Term Loan ‘BB-‘
Bass Pro Group LLC is proposing to issue a $900 million term loan B due 2019. Standard & Poors said it is assigning its 'BB-' issue-level rating on the term loan, with a recovery rating of '3'.
Charlie Adams Joins Shred and Slytech as National Sales Manager
Nashua, NH-based Anomaly Action Sports, home of Shred Optics and Slytech Protection, announced that industry veteran Charlie Adams has joined the family as its new national sales manager.
Simms Fishing Occupies New Headquarters
Simms Fishing Products completed its move into its new corporate headquarters at 177 Garden Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718 on-budget and with zero down-time…
Interbike to Enable Dealers to Invite Cyclists to Interbike
Interbike plans to announce the details behind a new initiative to allow bicycle enthusiasts access to the long time trade show. Access for bicycle enthusiasts will be granted through a new retailer invitation program that will be unveiled Nov. 26, 2012..
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
OIWC Seeks Award Nominations by Dec. 3, 2012
OIWC is seeking nominations for its Pioneering Woman Award and First Ascent Award in both the Outdoor and Snow Industries. The organizations asks that nominations be submitted by Dec. 3, 2012…
Media Companies to Merge to Serve Outdoor Sportsmen
InterMedia Outdoors Holdings, LLC, which controls The Sportsman Channel, and InterMedia Outdoors, Inc., a multi-media company that publishes 15 market leading outdoor magazines, 20 leading websites and is a leading television producer, will merge under an
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