PacSun, Zumiez Report Weakening Q2 Comps

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported July net sales decreased 3% at its PacSun stores to $99.1 million from $102.4 million last year, while comps declined 4%. Geographically, comps were strongest in Texas, the Midwest and New England, but were wea

SGMA Gauges Interest in Swimming, Basketball

In light of the 2008 Beijing Games, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has conducted and released studies gauging American interest of and participation in two of the country’s most popular activities-swimming and basketball. According to

Aldila Q2 Sales Plummet

Aldila, Inc. reported a significant decline in sales for the second quarter from $17.6 million to $13.6 million, a drop of 23%. The golf company showed a net loss of $523,000, or 10 cents a share, compared to a net income of $1.7 million, or 30 cents, a y

ITC Reaffirms Ruling Against Crocs

Crocs fell short yet again in its ongoing struggle to prevent other companies from importing footwear similar to its own foam designs. In another noteworthy setback for the firm, the U.S. International Trade Commission has reaffirmed an April ruling verif

Favre Jets Jersey Shatters Sales Record

GSI Commerce Inc. reported more than 6,500 Brett Favre New York Jets jerseys were sold online at NFLShop.com on Aug. 7, breaking the previous record of nearly 900 set on November 11, 2007…

Crocs Lays Off 75

Crocs Inc. laid off 75 U.S. operations employees on Thursday, a move that Crocs spokeswoman Tia Matteson said was a “larger part of our efforts to reduce overall spending,” according to Boulder’s Daily Camera….

Nordstrom’s Comps Drop 6.1% in July

Nordstrom, Inc. reported sales during July declined 6.7% to $840 million from $901 million a year ago.. Same-store sales decreased 6.1%. Preliminary second quarter sales of $2.29 billion decreased 4.3% compared to sales of $2.39 billion during the same pe

Target’s July Comps Rise 1.2%

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended August 2, increased 4.7% to $4.56 billion from $4.36 billion. On this same basis, July comparable store sales declined 1.2%…

Saks Comps Drop 4% for Q2

Saks Incorporated reported period that for the second quarter ended August 2, 2008, owned sales totaled $663.1 million compared to $687.9 million for the prior year second quarter ended August 4, 2007, a 3.6% decrease…

TJX Comps Up 6% for Q2

The TJX Companies, Inc. sales for the four-week period ended August 2, 2008, were $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.3 billion achieved during the four-week period ended August 4, 2007…

Finish Line Extends Sole Destination

The Finish Line, Inc. announced that it will extend its partnership with Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in need, and will continue the national shoe trade-in program, “Sole Destination,” at all 697 Fin

Dorel’s Bike Business Jumps on Cannondale Acquisition

Dorel Industries Inc. reported that company-wide net revenues rose 29.3% to $593.7 million from $459.0 million for the same period a year ago. Net income for the second quarter ended June 30 was $31.3 million or 94 cents per diluted share compared to $10.

Grabber and RopeLok Partner

Grabber has inked an exclusive distribution partnership with RopeLok, the manufacturer of the No Knot RopeLok, a tie-down product with lever locking technology that eliminates the need for tying knots…

Visitor Numbers Up for 3rd Asia Outdoor Show

The third annual Asia Outdoor trade show concluded on August 2nd after hosting nearly 9400 visitors, over 14% more than last year's show. Visitor numbers for the trade show were also up despite visa restrictions amidst the run-up to the 2008 Beijing

The North Face to Open Atlanta Store

The North Face plans to open its Atlanta store on Aug. 15. The 6,000-square-foot store in Buckhead is the company's 22nd retail location. It incorporates The North Face updated retail design, which features oversized graphics, concrete floors, wood a