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Zumiez Q2 Net Income Nearly Doubles on 47% Sales Jump

Zumiez Inc. saw second quarter total net sales jump 47.0% to $82.0 million from $55.8 million last year. The company posted net income for the quarter of $3.1 million or 11 cents per diluted share versus $1.6 million or 6 cents per diluted share in the se

Gander Mountain Sees Q2 Loss Expand Despite Comp Gain

Gander Mountain Company second quarter, sales increased 18.6% to $216.5 million and comparable store sales increased 4.2% versus the second quarter of the prior year. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales gains. For th

Björn Borg Aces Second Quarter…

The Björn Borg Group saw strong gains on the top line translate into more than doubled earning on the bottom for the second quarter. In addition to the strong P&L showing, the group has been busy outside of Sweden, signing distribution agreements for Aust

NSGA Report Sees Athletic Footwear Growth Slowing…

The National Sporting Goods Federation is reporting that retail sales of athletic footwear rose just 1.0% during the six-month period from October 2006 through March 2007. Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.14 billion versus $6.08 billion f

Hibbett Sports to Miss Second Quarter Forecast…

Hibbett Sports, Inc. issued a warning last week that the small market operator will miss its sales and earnings guidance for the second quarter. While the retailer did not provide specific details on the miss, Sports Executive Weekly assumes that a mix o

Finish Line Hires Outside Firm For Genesco Integration

The Finish Line, Inc. has retained Bain & Company to assist in the merger integration planning for the Company's pending acquisition of Genesco Inc. As previously announced, the Genesco transaction is expected to close in Fall 2007.

Cabela’s Acquires Canadian Retailer

Cabela's Incorporated has reached an agreement to purchase S.I.R. Warehouse Sports Store, a Winnipeg, CA-based hunt & fish specialty retailer. Cabela's currently has thousands of catalog and Internet customers in Canada, but this would be its fi

REI Introduces ‘Eco-Sensitive’ Labeling

Recreational Equipment, Inc. announced that select REI brand products will carry an eco-sensitive label, designating items manufactured with a high percentage of recycled, rapidly renewable and/or organic fibers. Additionally, REI is collaborating with m

GSI Commerce to Acquire Accretive Commerce

GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Accretive Commerce Inc., a Huntersville, N.C.-based e-commerce solutions provider. The acquisition will expand GSI's partner base to nearly 80 as well as add to its infrastructure. Under

Bon-Ton’s Comps Drop 7.6%

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced total sales for the four weeks ended August 4, decreased 7.6% to $194.3 million compared to $210.3 million for the prior year period. Bon-Ton and Carson's combined comparable store sales for the four weeks decreased

J.C. Penney Comps Jump 10.8%

J. C. Penney Co. Inc. reported total company sales increased 13.3% for the four weeks ended Aug. 4, including a 13.6% increase in total department store sales. Comparable department store sales increased 10.8% following a 4.9% increase last year, and comp

Wal-Mart July Comps Improve 1.9% on Sam’s Strength

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. recorded a 6.5% increase in net sales to $26.99 billion during the month of July, accompanied by a 1.9% increase in same-store sales. Comparable store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart stores increased 1.3%, while Sam's Club comps improved

Stein Mart Comps Slip 3.4% in July

Stein Mart, Inc. recorded a 2.1% increase in net sales for the month of July to $84.5 million from $82.8 million in the year-ago period. Comparable store sales for the month decreased 3.4%…