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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
Report: Rip Curl Sale Unlkely
Brian Singer, co-founder of Rip Curl, told The Australian that a sale of the surf brand isn't likely to happen. In August, Rip Curl appointed Merrill Lynch to investigate sale options…
Costco Posts 5 Percent Comps Growth in February
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported currency-neutral U.S. comparable store sales excluding gasoline prices grew 5 percent in the 12 weeks, and 6 percent in the 24 weeks ended ended March 3…
Adidas Posts Q4 Loss on Reebok Impairment Charges
Adidas reported a loss in the fourth quarter as it wrote down the value of its struggling Reebok brand. But it gave an upbeat outlook for the current year, predicting sales and earnings would rise with sales increasing in the mid-single digit range. It al
Brooklyn Cruiser Expands to Flexible Workspace Complex
Urban Bike company Brooklyn Cruiser has expanded its offices in Brooklyn by leasing space at The Yard, a flexible workspace complex that houses many creatively oriented start-up companies…
Jarden Increases Stock Buyback Program
Jarden Corporation announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase to its current share repurchase program. The authorized share repurchase program is now $500 million. The new program includes the remaining $130 million of unused capacit
OIA Seeking Retailers and Manufacturers to Participate in Benchmarking Studies
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking for retailers and manufacturers to provide data for our biennial outdoor industry benchmarking reports. These reports are invaluable tools that help companies analyze industry-wide financial, operating and com
Granite Gear Hosts Sen. Al Franken at Minnesota Headquarters
Senator Al Franken (D-MN) visited Granite Gear’s headquarters in Two Harbors, MN Saturday, Feb. 23. After being greeted by 30 staff and their family, Franken toured the facility and met with Granite Gear founders Jeff Knight and Dan Cruikshank to d
Saks Profit Hurt by Higher Costs/Sandy
Saks Inc. reported that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2, the company recorded net income of $20.4 million, or $.13 per diluted share…
Accell Says Raleigh, E-Bikes and PandAs Drive Double Digit 2012 Sales Growth
Accell Group N.V. reported sales increased 23 percent to €772.5 million ($993 mm) in 2012, from €628.5 million in 2011, including €123 million ($158 mm) from the acquisitions of Raleigh, Currie and Van Nicholas and partly due to rising s
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Exec to Address Bicycle Leadership Conference
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Chief Operating Officer John Frothingham will speak at the upcoming 2013 Bicycle Leadership Conference about how companies within the industry can work together to ensure that competitive cycling is free of performance enha
Nordstrom Turns in Impressive Fourth Quarter Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. reported that total company same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2013 compared with the same period in fiscal 2011. Nordstrom same-store sales, which consist of the full-line and Direct businesses,
