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Stage Stores August Comps Decrease 2.6%
Stage Stores, Inc. saw net sales for the month of August decrease 4.1% to $123.5 million from $128.8 million for the same month last year. Prior year sales results include inventory liquidation sales of $8.7 million generated by the acquired B.C. Moore st
Joseph Abboud Partners with Reebok/NFL
JA (Joseph Abboud) Apparel Corp. has partnered with Reebok and the NFL on a new “Joseph Abboud Coaches Collection.” The collection, which includes suits, sports coats, trousers, shirts and ties, will debut on the sidelines the opening weekend of the 2007
Antigua Sees Slazenger, Dunlop Licenses Add to Full Year Sales
Antigua Enterprises Inc. saw fiscal year 2007 sales increase 8.5% to $51.9 million from $47.9 million last year. During the fiscal year, the company added the Slazenger brand and the Dunlop brand to its portfolio. The sales growth was driven by the compan
New Ownership Brings New Quabaug Chairman
At Quabaug Corporation's Board of Directors' meeting held on August 21, 2007, a transition was made in the leadership of the company. Roger Varnum resigned as Chairman of the Board, a position that he has held since 1995. Kevin Donahue, Quabaug
The Walking Company to Open Six New Locations in September
The Walking Company plans to open six new locations during September 2007. The locations of the six new stores are Richmond, VA, Regency Square Mall; Manchester, NH, Mall of New Hampshire; Skokie, IL, Old Orchard Mall; Buffalo, NY, Walden Galleria; Highla
Finish Line ‘Evaluating Options’ of Genesco Deal
The Finish Line, Inc. issued a statement regarding the second quarter fiscal 2008 financial results reported today by Genesco Inc. The company said that they are “disappointed” with Genesco's second quarter fiscal 2008 financial results and “Consiste
EMS Opens Newton, MA Store
Expanding its presence in the Boston market, Eastern Mountain Sports will open a new location in Newton, MA, showcasing a new store layout that will also serve as the Boston headquarters for Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing and Kayak Schools. Opening this
Brown Shoe Q2 Earnings Fall on Wholesale Weakness
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Q2 net sales were $576.6 million, a decrease of 0.5% compared to $579.3 million in 2006. Net earnings were $9.8 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, versus net earnings of $15.2 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the pri
Easton Hockey Partners with Teamwork Athletic on Sublimated Jerseys
Easton Hockey has partnered with Teamwork Athletic to distribute top of the line Easton branded, custom sublimated hockey jerseys. This new partnership will allow for dealers to work with hockey associations, leagues, and teams to create custom hockey je
Gander Chairman Reaffirms Investment Position
David Pratt, chairman of the board of Gander Mountain Company reaffirmed his long-term investment position and involvement in the Company's operations. Commenting on a Securities and Exchange Commission registration statement on Form S-3 filed today
Fleet Feet Chicago Adds President of Retail
Fleet Feet Sports' Chicago Franchisee has added Paul Scheuerlein as president of retail, reporting to owner and CEO, Dave Zimmer. Scheuerlein, 55, will also be responsible for operations and business development and will serve as the company’s genera
Big Agnes Bowls for Leave No Trace
Big Agnes Inc. raised over $5,000 for Leave No Trace through its 3rd annual Summer Outdoor Retailer event, Big Agnes Bowl-O-Rama…
Spenco Hires New N.E. Sales Manager
Spenco Medical Corporation has appointed Chris Picini as Northeast Sales Director, a newly created position within the company. Picini will be responsible for expanding Spenco's business opportunities in the Northeast within the sports and specialty
Danskin Changes Name to Triumph Apparel Corp.
Danskin, Inc. has changed its name to Triumph Apparel Corporation, effective August 2, 2007. Triumph was the Corporation’s name earlier in its 125 year history. The name change was required as part of the sale of its Danskin intellectual property, to Icon
Pacific Sunwear Posts Q2 Loss on demo; One Thousand Steps Charges
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. saw second quarter net sales increase 9.7% to $344.2 million from $313.7 million for same period last year. The company recorded a net loss of $10.5 million compared to net income of $9.7 million last year. Charges asso
