Asics Corporation reported that revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 grew 11.2% to Â¥59.5 billion ($721 mm). The company reported that overseas regions posted strong sales of running shoes in Europe, the Americas and Australia…
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Black Diamond’s Pro Forma Sales for FY2010 Reach $125 Million
Black Diamond, Inc. expects sales for the fourth quarter of approximately $34 million and full-year pro forma sales of approximately $125 million, according to preliminary estimates it released late Monday. The company also disclosed that it is targeting
NRF Reshuffles Senior Management
The National Retail Federation reshuffled its senior management ranks in a reorganization meant to achieve new priorities outlined in a strategic plan recently approved by its board of directors…
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 12% Revenue Gain
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales during the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. The company cut its loss by nearly half on the strength of higher volume, improved operating efficiency and sustained cost reductions, the company's
Acushnet Trims Q4 Losses on Small Sales Gain
Fortune Brands said sales at its Acushnet Company golf business, which includes Titleist and FootJoy Golf, inched ahead 1.9% in the fourth quarter, to $233.5 million from 226.9 million. The segment's operating loss was cut to $24.7 million from a los
Nuun Hires CFO
Nuun, the maker of portable, electrolyte hydration, announced the hiring of Casey Otley as chief financial officer…
Stage Stores Raises Q4 Guidance on Strong January Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week period ended Jan. 29 increased 7.6% to $72 million from $67 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 5.1%…
Bon-Ton’s January Comps Inch Up 0.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, increased 0.3%. Total sales of $180.1 million for the four weeks were even with the prior year period…
BJ’s Exploring Possible Sale
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of a committee of independent directors, has decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company…
Dillard’s January Comps Climb 6%
Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, were $376 million, an increase of 6%. Sales in comparable stores increased 6%…
TJX January Sales Up 8%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011, were $1.35 billion, up 8% over the $1.25 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Jan. 30, 2010…
Report: Acushnet Sales Process Begins
Morgan Stanley has sent out marketing materials and non-disclosure agreements for the sale of Acushnet, the parent of Titleist or Footjoy, according to a report on CNBC. The number of potential suitors include Nike, Adidas, Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon pare
DealerCamp Registration Opens for Retailers
Registration has opened for retailers wanting to attend DealerCamp 2011, which works with exhibiting brands to subisidize attendance for 124 retailers. Felt Bicycles, CamelBak, Mercury Bikes, Blue Competition Cycles, Enve Composites, Parlee, Turner Bikes,
SOAR Communications Adds Account Executive
SOAR Communications, which hands public relations for Outdoor Retailer, Interbike and other cycling and outdoor brands, has hired Alex Strickland as account executive…
Rawlings Bats Added to Little League Baseball Approved List
Effective immediately, four Rawlings composite hybrid bats have been added to Little League Baseball's approved list for the 2011 calendar year…