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Ross Q1 Comps Up 3% as Sales Grow 9%
Ross Stores, Inc. said earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2009 rose 20% to 72 cents, from 60 cents for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2008. First quarter 2008 results included a real estate settlement that increased earnings per share by about 2
Shoebuy.com Recognized for Supporting Homeless Veterans
Shoebuy.com was named a recipient of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Corporate Partner Award of 2009. This honor, announced at the NCHV Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia, recognizes Shoebuy.com's extensive efforts to dedicate reso
2XU Names National Sales Manager for Compression Division
Sports Multiplied, USA distributor for 2XU performance athletic apparel has named Johnny West it’s national sales manager for its 2XU Compression division. West comes with vast experience in the outdoor industry having worked for brands such as K2 Sports
JJB Sports Sees YTD Comps Tumble 23%
JJB posted a net loss of 167.6 million pounds ($264.6 million) for the year ended Jan. 25 compared with a profit of 9.6 million pounds for the same period a year earlier. The company took an exceptional charge of 171.7 million pounds due to store closures
Adidas Group Names Chief Officers for Sales and Retail
Adidas Group announced new chief officers for sales and retail responsible for both adidas and Reebok. Effective July 1, Roland Auschel will assume the role of chief sales officer. Michael Stanier joined the adidas Group as chief retail officer on May 15.
Element 21 Year-to-Date Revenues Triple Over Last Year
Element 21 Golf Company generated Q3 revenue of $1.8 million, an increase of 322% compared to revenue of $0.6 million in the same period in fiscal 2008. The combined fiscal 2008 Q1, Q2 and Q3 revenues are $2.8 million, showing tripling in sales as compare
NOC CEO to Testify Before House Committee on Small Business
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) President and CEO Sutton Bacon will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business at Wednesday’s “Heroes of Small Business” hearing scheduled for 10am. At the hearing Bacon will discuss NOC’s $
CW-X Expands Marketing Campaign
Wacoal Sports Science Corp., which operates the CW-X performance apparel brand, announced details of an expanded advertising push including many interactive elements. CW-X print advertising will be seen in Inside Triathlon, Runner’s World, Shape, Triathle
Forzani Responds to Dissident Proxy Announcement
The Forzani Group Ltd. said it recommends that shareholders oppose plans announced late yesterday by Crescendo Partners to nominate its own slate of two directors for election to FGL's board of directors. Crescendo is a New York-based hedge fund…
Adams Golf Q1 Net Halved on Double-Digit Sales Decline
Adams Golf reported that net sales declined 16.2% to $23.5 million in the first quarter from $28.0 million for the year-ago period. The company had net income of $0.4 million, or 5 cents per fully diluted share, for the first quarter 2009, as compared to
Darn Tough Vermont Hires The Hanson Group Sales Agency
Darn Tough Vermont has hired The Hanson Group, based near Minneapolis, MN to represent the sock brand for a large portion of the Mid-West…
Eddie Bauer Widens Loss
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. reported a Q1 net loss of $44.5 million, a 25.2% fall from $19.3 million a year ago. The operating loss increased by 11.0%, or $2.8 million to $28.2 million in the quarter, primarily due to lower net merchandise sales and gross
Kohl’s Q1 Comp Sales Slide 4.3%, Increases FY09 Guidance
Kohl’s Corporation reported net income for the quarter ended May 2, 2009 of $137 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, compared with $153 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales were $3.6 billion, an increase of 0.4% for the quarte
Wal-Mart Posts Flat Q1 Profits
Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported a flat quarterly profit as the stronger U.S. dollar offset increased sales from shoppers seeking deals in its stores amid a global economic slowdown. Profits were flat at $3.02 billion for its fiscal first quarter ended April
Federal Grants Available for Shooting Range Projects
Shooting clubs and range operators have until June 30 to apply for federally funded grants that can be used to construct, maintain or expand public shooting-range facilities in Washington state…
