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The Buckle’s Earnings Climb 12.1% in Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 12.1% for the second quarter to $25.0 million, or 55 cents a share, from $22.3 million, or 49 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.6% to $192.9 million from $169.8 million with comps ahead 8.6%.Online sales in the
Riddell Extends NFL Helmet Agreement
Riddell Sports has signed a multi-year extension to its existing licensing agreement with the National Football League through 2014…
OBIT: Brett Allsop, Co-Founder of Fogdog
Brett Allsop, a co-founder of Fogdog, died in a car accident in Bellingham, WA, according to Bellingham Herald. Allsop, 38, was most recently chairman and co-founder of Seattle-based Yapta, an online travel site that tracks airfares and hotel prices…
Retailers Mull Sales of Michael Vick Eagles Jersey
Dick's Sporting Goods has decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But sales of Vick's new jersey are available at Modell's and N
Timberland Introduces ’09 Earthkeeper Heroes
The Timberland Co. introduced its 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes recipients, heralding those committed to driving environmental movements around the world. The winners this year included an eco-photographer, green “trendspotter” and freestyle swimmer…
New Sub-Licensee for Columbia Sportswear Eyewear
Through a sub-license agreement, Stylemark Inc. will become the exclusive producer and distributor within specialists in the sport and department store channels for Columbia Sportswear Sunglasses. L’Amy America holds the worldwide eyewear license fo
Expresso Fitness Announces $6M Series D Funding
Expresso Fitness, a developer of commercial grade, cardio fitness systems including the Expresso Fitness Virtual Reality Bike, has closed a Series D equity investment in excess of $6 million from Sierra Ventures, Physic Ventures, and Enterprise Partners V
Nike Launches Nike+ Human Race 2009
Nike, Inc. kicked off registration for the Nike+ Human Race 2009, a 10k worldwide running event back for its second year. With nearly 780,000 participants in its inaugural year, this multi-city event will take place on October 24 in more than 24 cities…
Perry Ellis Slightly Shrinks Q2 Loss
Perry Ellis International's loss slightly narrowed to $5.3 million in the second quarter from $5.4 million a year ago. The loss per share was 42 cents versus 36 cents due to fewer shares in the most recent period although the company noted that Thoms
Conservation Alliance Raises $30,000 at OR Summer Market
The Conservation Alliance organized special promotions with 10 member companies at the July Outdoor Retailer trade show that raised nearly $30,000 during the four-day event…
SOLE Implements RFID System
This fall SOLE will implement a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system to track inventory in real-time with an integrated point-of-purchase display, product tags and a retailer website…
Mountain Hardwear Plans New Branded Store in Tokyo
Mountain Hardwear Inc. will open a store in the exclusive Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing Mountain Hardwear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear. The Grand Opening celebration will take place on Sept.r 10th 2009…
NCAA, Dreams, Inc. Partner Up for Web Site
Dreams, Inc. the self-described “vertically integrated leader in the licensed sports products industry,” has partnered with NCAA Football to launch the organization’s new e-commerce site, store.NCAAFootball.com…
Yonex Fiscal Q1 Net Income Plummets on Revenue Dip
Yonex Company Ltd. fiscal first quarter revenues dipped 3.0% to ¥8.93 billion ($92 mm) for the three-month period ended June 30 from ¥9.21 billion ($88 mm) in the year-ago quarter. Net income for the maker of golf, tennis, and badminton equipment plummete
Mizuno Corp. Fiscal Q1 Profits Halved on Global Revenue Declines
Mizuno Corporation got little help outside of its native Japan in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 as all non-domestic regions posted strong double-digit declines for the period. Total worldwide revenues declined 9.3% to ¥40.9 billion ($420 mm), co
