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Big 5 Appoints Van Honeycutt to Board
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Van Honeycutt to serve on its board of directors, effective Apr. 2 The company also announced that Michael D. Miller, who has served as a director since 1997, will retire from the board of directors at the end of
Finish Line’s Q4 Profits Slide, Comps Ahead 0.7 Percent
The Finish Line reported earnings declined 18.1 percent in its fourth quarter ended Mar. 2, to $34.3 million, or 69 cents a share. Finish Line comparable store sales increased 0.7 percent. Digital sales, which are included in the comparable store sales re
Retül Incorporates Footbalance into Bike Fitting Offerings
Retül, which helps dealers use three-dimensional motion capture technology to custom fit bicycles, will incorporate the Footbalance System custom analysis and molding process into its educational offerings…
U.S. Textile Groups to Merge April 1 to Bolster Clout in D.C.
The Boards of the National Council of Textiles Organizations (NCTO), the National Textile Association (NTA) and the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition (AMTAC) are merging into one broad based industry trade association, to be headquartered in W
Varsity Signs Olympian Shawn Johnson
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson has recently partnered with Varsity, the cheerleading uniform supplier. Johnson will be the newest member of the broadcast team for the National Championships held in Orlando, Florida and Dallas, TX. She will also be endorsin
Etnies Recognized for Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree Program
Since 2011, through its global Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree program, Etnies has planted more than 200,000 trees to help replenish the severely deforested communities throughout Costa Rica and Brazil. Etnies is honored to announce its efforts have been recogni
Li and Fung Ekes Out 1 Percent Sales Gain in 2012
Li & Fung Limited, which provides sourcing, logistics and distribution services for some of the largest U.S. and European apparel brands and retailers, reported 2012 sales of $20.2 billion, up 1 percent. The Hong Kong company said sales at its trading uni
Senate Committee Advances Jewell Nomination
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. Senate voted 19 to 3 to recommend the full Senate approve Sally Jewell as the next Secretary of the Interior. The nomination now goes to the full Senate for its consideration…
Billabong Says Merger Talks Ongoing
Billabong International Ltd said it remains in talks with two groups exploring $544 million bids for the company. The statement came after Billabong had asked for a trading halt to investigate why its shares had fallen more than 20 percent earlier on Thur
Perry Ellis’s Q4 Sales Increase Two-Fold
Perry Ellis International reported fiscal 2013 fourth quarter revenues total $258 million, an increase of 13 percent from $229 million last year…
Gaiam Inc. Acquisitions Drive Bulk of Q4 Revenue Gains
Gaiam, Inc. reported net revenue rose 19.9 percent to $66.7 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012 , compared to net revenue of $55.6 million in the prior-year period…
Billabong Sets Deadline for Final Bids
Billabong International Ltd. has set a March 28 deadline for its two suitors to make final bids, an unattributed source told The Wall Street Journal…
American Apparel and Footwear Association Approves New Mission Statement
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) board of directors unanimously approved a new mission statement and strategic plan to guide AAFA's priorities, operations, and accomplishments into the future. The vote, held Wednesday at the semi-an
Eagle Creek Wins ADDY Award For Outstanding Consumer Website
Eagle Creek travel gear has been awarded a prestigious Silver ADDY Award from the San Diego Ad Club for their brand website: www.eaglecreek.com…
Genesco’s Q4 Hit by Special Charges
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations slid 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to $38.7 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $41.5 million, or $1.72, in the year-ago quarter. Fiscal 201
