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Delta Raises Guidance on 14% Q4 Sales Growth
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported record fourth quarter fiscal 2008 revenue of approximately $105 million, an increase of over 14% from the prior year fourth quarter as sales grew in each of its operating divisions. This results brings full year fiscal 2008 re
Dillard’s Five-Week Comps Drop 5%
Dillard's said its comp sales fell 5% in the five-week period ended July 5 on a 4% decline in sales to $593.3 million. The department store retailer said sales were trending above average in the Central region and slightly below average in the Easter
Wal-Mart Comps Rise 5.8% on Strong International Growth
Wal-Mart Store Inc. reported consolidated comparable store sales grew 5.8% for the five weeks ended July 4, not including fuel. The number rose to 6.4% when including fuel sales. The strong organic growth contributed to an 11.5% increase in consolidated s
Sports Direct Sees Tough Year Ahead
Sports Direct International Plc, the U.K. discount sports retailer, reported a 29.9% slump in full-year underlying earnings. It also said that with current trading conditions the worst it has experienced in a quarter of a century, it does not expect earni
Bakers Reports 10.4% Comp Gain
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. comparable store sales increased 10.4% for the five-week period ended July 5. That compares with a decrease of 20.2% for the five-week period ended July 7, 2007. Net sales for June 2008 increased 7.3% to $16.6 million…
adidas to Open World’s Largest adidas Brand Center in Beijing
On July 5, adidas will open its largest Brand Center worldwide in Beijing. The center will be the first to offer products from both adidas divisions-Sport Peformance and Sport Style. The facility will feature an interactive coaching technology and an 
Garmont Buys Out U.S. Distributor
Italy’s Garmont srl has become the third major European ski, mountaineering and telemark vendor to split with its North American distributor in recent years. Garmont has bought the 50% of Garmont NA, Inc. it did not own from partners John Schweizer and Bi
European Vendors Push EC for VAT Relief
A coalition of European bicycling organizations is petitioning the European Commission to reduce permanently the VAT rate for all bicycle products and services, arguing Europe should encourage more bicycle use to address economic, environmental and health
Asics Launches Music Promotion
Asics America Corp recently launched a digital music card promotion to build brand awareness among teenage athletes. Promotional Currency, a marketing strategies firm that specializes in innovative digital entertainment promotions, recently teamed with Ir
Confluence Hires Verde P.R.
Confluence Watersports has hired Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record effective July 1. The news comes as Confluence prepares to relaunch its brands at Summer OR under new CEO Sue Rechner…
EUROBIKE Draws Record 900 Exhibitors
For the first time in its history, the EUROBIKE trade show has drawn more than 900 exhibitors amid rising interest in cycling in the host country Germany. The 17th annual show comes as high petrol costs, climate protection and a continuing trend towards f
Report: Steve and Barry’s Exploring Store Closings
Steve & Barry's LLC is readying plans to close more than 100 of its stores, and is contemplating a full liquidation should it not find emergency financing, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website. The article, citing people familiar with the
Billabong Acquires Skate Longboard Company Sector 9
Billabong International Limited has acquired Sector 9, a Southern California-based skateboard brand. Co-founders and owners Steve Lake and Dennis Telfer and co-owner Dave Klimkiewicz are being retained as part of the acquisition in their current roles. Se
L.L. Bean and Barclays Launch Visa Card
L.L. Bean and Barclays announced the launch of a new Visa card they said will provide enhanced benefits to shoppers who use it to charge their purchases from the outdoors outfitter. The card will become available as a replacement for the L.L. Bean Visa ca
Srixon to Move in With Cleveland…
At the tail end of 2007, Quiksilver sold off its golf hardgoods business in the form of a $132.5 million deal as SRI Sports, the parent of Srixon acquired Cleveland Golf (see SEW_0745). The deal left the industry guessing at the possible consolidation an
