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Stage Stores Sees 2.5% February Comps Dip
Stage Stores, Inc. saw February net sales increase 1.2% to $105.9 million from $104.6 million in the prior year four week period. Comparable store sales decreased 2.5% this year vs. an increase of 1.4% last year…
Columbia COO to Resign
Columbia Sportswear Company reported in a filing with the SEC that the company's COO, Patrick D. Anderson announced his resignation. According to the filing, his last day as an employee will be at the end of an as yet to be determined transition peri
Aldila Q4 Sales Flat on Softer Demand and Pricing
Sales at Aldila, Inc. were essentially flat in the fourth quarter at $17.7 million, but net income soared thanks to gains on the sale of its 50% stake in Carbon Fiber Technology LLC. Aldila said sales were down for the full fiscal year due to a decline in
Fila EMEA Management Undergoes Buyout
Fila has agreed to a management buyout of its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Indian sub-continent division for an undisclosed sum. Chief executive Stefano di Martino led the buyout and will continue in the same role. Former Adidas global marketing direct
adidas Q4 Sales Grow 14% Currency-Neutral
The adidas group reported that fourth quarter revenues grew 14% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by strong sales increases at both adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. Reebok sales, however, declined. On a regional basis, sales grew by double-digit rates
Stonefly Partners with Etonic on Walking Line
Stonefly S.p.A. has entered into an agreement with Etonic Worldwide LLC for the sales and distribution of its line of comfort footwear in the U.S. market. In addition, the two companies are planning to develop a line of casual walking products under the
Big 5’s Same-store Sales Fall 4.7% as Wheeled Shoe Sales Plummet
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation’s same-store sales fell 4.7% in the fourth quarter, causing net sales to dip 1% to $232.1 million. The rapidly expanding retailer attributed the decline primarily to a worsening economy, but said plummeting sales of wheele
Deckers Posts 56.2% Q4 Sales Jump
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw fourth quarter net sales increase 56.2% to $194.2 million versus $124.4 million last year. UGG Brand net sales for the fourth quarter increased 61.8% to $177.7 million, while Teva Brand net sales increased 6.8% to $13.9 mil
American Alpine Club Partners with Backbone Media
The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Backbone Media have entered a public relations partnership in which Backbone will assist the AAC in its public relations efforts…
Winter Trails Attendance Grows Over 25% for 2008
Winter Trails reported that the 2008 edition of its program attracted more than 11,250 participants at approximately 80 locations in the U.S. That is more than a 25% increase over last year when a little over 8,000 attended. The largest event of the seaso
Selle Royal Completes crankbrothers Merger
Italian saddle and accesories maker Selle Royal S.p.A. has completed its merger with peddal maker crankbrothers, inc. This deal added crankbrothers to Selle Royal’s group of premium cycling companies which include fi’zi:k, Brooks, and Selle Royal. Crankbr
Puma Taps Chalayan as Creative Director
PUMA has appointed Hussein Chalayan as the creative director for PUMA with immediate effect, responsible for designing, creating and developing the sport fashion collections of the brand. PUMA also acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's London-based
US Ski and Snowboard Teams Partner with NY Branding Firm
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver just two years away, The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding have partnered with a New York marketing firm to promote each team's brand at winter resorts throughout the United States. Brand Connections will
Ironmen and Janus Partner to Raise $8.5M in ’08
The 280 Ironman triathletes who participated in the 2007 Janus Charity Challenge raised more than $8.5 million for various nonprofit organizations, Janus Capital Group Inc. said. The Janus Charity Challenge has raised approximately $26.6 million since the
Head Sees Weak Snow Sales Lead to 2007 Net Loss
Head N.V. saw global net revenues decrease 11.4% to €109.2 million ($158.2 mm) for the fourth quarter leading to a decrease of 78.8% for net income to €0.7 million ($1.0 mm). The company saw a 19.3% decline in Winter Sports sales offset mid-singles gains
