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Amer Sports First Quarter Slowed by Currency Conversions
Amer Sports reported a 4.9% decline in first quarter net sales to €363.0 million ($543.7 mm). The company said it was particularly affected by the weakening of the U.S. dollar as sales increased 2% when measured in local currencies. Winter and Outdoor sal
Mammoth Energy Acquires Sport Technology
Mammoth Energy Group, Inc. said it recently finalized a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Sport Technology, Inc., a maker of action sports and sport technology products. In addition to the Flowboard, Sport Technology also produces gear and accessories, sp
Hanesbrands Q1 Sales Drops 5%
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Hanes and Champion, reported first quarter sales decreased by 5% to $987.8 million from $1.04 billion, reflective of conditions in the retail marketplace. Excluding restructuring actions, earnings per diluted share increase
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
Bon-Ton March Comps Decline 5.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for fiscal March decreased 5.3% compared to the prior year period. Total sales for the five weeks decreased 4.9 % to $274.0 million compared to $288.0 million for the prior year period…
MLS Partners With SGMA Sports Licensing Show
dmg world media reported that Major League Soccer (MLS) has endorsed the new SGMA Sports Licensing Show. In addition, the league has become an Official League Partner of the show…
Stein Mart Sales and Comps Hurt by Calendar
Stein Mart, Inc reported sales of $138.6 for the five weeks of March, down 14.7%, compared to sales of $162.5 million for the same period a year ago. Same-store sales declined 17.1%. The company said results were affected by calendar changes and urged inv
Gottschalks March Comps Drop 15.4%
Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of March decreased 15.4% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 16.6% to $49.1 million compared to $58.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2007. On a year-to-date basis, same store sales
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…
