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Wal-Mart Sees March Comps Increase 1.1%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported that total company net sales increased 7.9% to 36.97 billion for the five-week fiscal March from $34.26 billion last year. Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores increased 5.0% to $23.21 billion from $22.12 billion for the year-ago mo
PacSun Revenues and Comps Decline 8% in March
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said total sales from it's PacSun division for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008 were $115.3 million, down 8% from division sales of $125.0 million during the same period last year. PacSun same-store sales decreas
Buckle Same-Store Sales Jump 20.9% in March
The Buckle, Inc. saw March comps jump 20.9% over the year-ago period. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended April 5, 2008 increased 28.7% to $63.6 million from net sales of $49.4 million last year…
Costco March Comps Jump 11%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.57 billion for the five weeks ended April 6, 2008, an increase of 11% from $5.93 billion in the same five-week period last year. For the first thirty-one week year-to-date period, net sales increased 1
Everlast Forms Mixed Martial Arts Initiative
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has partnered with Randy “The Natural” Couture with a long term exclusive contract. This long-term partnership marks the commitment of Everlast to become the premiere brand in the fastest growing sport of Mixed Martial Arts…
The Sports Authority to Carry Tasers
The Sports Authority plans to carry the Taser C2 Personal Protector devices at 138 of the 433 stores this month. According to a statement by Taser International, The Sports Authority will become Taser's largest consumer retailer to date…
Wilson Renews Beach Volleyball Sponsorship
AVP, Inc., a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, announced a five-year contract extension with Wilson as the “official game ball” of the AVP. The long-term deal extends through the 2012 season of the AVP Crocs
Patagonia Opens New Boulder Store
Patagonia will hold a grand opening for its new Boulder store on the Pearl Street Mall on April 5. The 2,961-square-foot store, located in a historic building at 1212 Pearl Street that dates back to 1875, is Patagonia's 24th retail store…
adidas America Shifting Staff to Regional Offices
Adidas America Inc. appears to be making moves to decentralize some sales operations while moving customer service and credit functions from its Portland, OR headquarters to its expanded facilities in Spartanburg, SC over the next six months…
TNF Athlete to Attempt 5 Desert Crossings
The North Face announced The North Face Desert Grand Slam, in which The North Face Endurance athlete Dean Karnazes will attempt to complete the world’s five major desert foot races in a single calendar year. Three competitors will be attempting to be the
G-III Apparel Increases Revolving Credit Line
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced it has increased its secured revolving credit line to a maximum borrowing level of $250 million compared to a maximum of $195 million under the prior loan agreement. Amounts available under the credit line are subject t
Cabela’s Increases Revolving Credit Facility
Cabela's Incorporated announced that pursuant to its existing credit agreement it has increased its revolving credit facility to $430 million from $325 million. The five-year credit facility, which expires June 30, 2012, is supported by a consortium
Broder Bros. Posts Loss
Broder Bros., Co. reported net sales in the fourth quarter slipped to $232.7 million compared to $240.9 million a year ago. Including a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $87.3 million, the fourth quarter 2007 loss from operations was $85.9 million c
Beefed up OIA Lobbying Staff Sets ’09 Priorities
When asked about the single biggest obstacle to Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) public policy agenda this year, Todd Keller responds without hesitation:
“The election”…
Consultant Signs up Nine New Bike Dealers
The Biking Solution, a consulting firm that works with independent bicycle dealers, has added six new members and a total of ten locations in recent weeks. The company focuses on improving the profitability and quality of life for specialty bike retailers
