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ICSC: Chain Stores Sales Down Last Week
The ICSC-Goldman Sachs index of U.S. chain store sales for the week ending June 6 rose by 0.2% from the prior week, but dipped 0.8% from the prior year, marking the weakest performance in five weeks…
NRF: Import Volume Still Below One Million Containers
The monthly Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and IHS Global Insight indicates that import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports remained below the one million mark in April and was the third-slowest month
Nike Joins Coalition Seeking Climate and Energy Bill
Nike joined several major U.S. businesses this week in a lobbying effort to convince Congress to approve “strong” climate and energy legislation. Nike was among seven other companies listed in a full-page advertisement in the June 10 Wall Street Journal c
Adidas Sees Soccer Sales Exceeding EU1.3 Billion on World Cup
Adidas AG, announcing its plans to sponsor the 2010 World Cup, expects soccer sales to exceed €1.3 billion ($1.8bn) in 2010 as it gears up for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Adidas said its world market share in soccer is more than 34%, including mor
Judge Allows TYR’s Lawsuit to Proceed Against Speedo
A federal judge in California declined to dismiss TYR Sport's antitrust lawsuit against Speedo and USA Swimming over Speedo's record-breaking LZR Racer swimsuit. The decision allows the case to go to trial next year…
Collective Brands Q1 Sales Slide 7.5%, Adjusted Profits Dip 9.7%
Collective Brands, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings rose to $38 million, or 59 cents a share, from $19.7 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Adjusting year-ago earnings to exclude nonrecurring charges, earnings were down 9.7% from $42.1 million, or 66 c
Collective Brands Q1 Sales Slide 7.5%, Adjusted Profits Dip 9.7%
Collective Brands, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings rose to $38 million, or 59 cents a share, from $19.7 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Adjusting year-ago earnings to exclude nonrecurring charges, earnings were down 9.7% from $42.1 million, or 66 c
Peregrine Outfitters Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
Peregrine Outfitters has named Matt King the company's new Sales & Marketing Manager. King returns to Peregrine from New England Footwear (manufacturers of GoLite and Z7 Footwear) where he was VP of Global Sales. He brings a wealth of experience to t
NSSF Shooting Sports Summit Kicks Off
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s 2009 Shooting Sports Summit is under way in Weston, FL. Over the next two days, more than 150 leaders from the firearms industry, shooting sports organizations and wildlife conservation groups are joining members
G-III Sees Q1 Sales Up 54%; Earnings Hurt by Wilsons Business
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. said net sales for the first quarter ended April 30 increased by 53.8% to $115.9 million from $75.4 million in the year-ago period. The company’s net loss for the quarter was 41 cents per share compared to a net loss per share of
Gander Mountain Q1 Comps Up 7.4%; Total Sales Driven by 11.6% Retail Growth
Gander Mountain Company retail sales gained 11.6% for the quarter, reflecting strong performance in firearms, ammunition, marine and camping. Comparable store sales grew 7.4% for the quarter. Excluding the -5.4% impact of boat and ATV sales and power spor
Zumiez Reports May Comps Fall 20%
Zumiez Inc. specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, said total net sales for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009 decreased 9.6% to $23.5 million, compared to $26.0 million for the four-week period end
Finish Line Names Chief Administrative Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Gary D. Cohen, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will assume the newly-created role of chief administrative officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Cohen will oversee the company's
The North Face Supports National Camping Month
The North Face will be holding free educational events, community activities and a sweepstakes during June as part of National Camping Month, an initiative to encourage and inspire Americans of all ages to get outdoors. The North Face retail stores will b
Top-Ranked Triathlete Endorses Spira
Spira Footwear said 3-time Olympian and top-ranked triathlete Hunter Kemper has signed on to endorse Spira shoes. Kemper, who in addition to having a world No. 1 Triathlete ranking, is a 3-time Olympian, 6-time National Champion, Lifetime Fitness Triathlo
