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American Eagle Comps Jump 11.3% in January
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. total sales for the month of January increased 17.5% to a record $128.8 million, compared to $109.6 million for the month ended January 29, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.3% for the January period.
Puma NA Extends Damon Deal; Player Gets Ferrari
PUMA North America has signed Johnny Damon to a four year extension to their relationship. Damon, the former Red Sox centerfielder that recently signed on with the New York Yankees, will continue to represent the brand on the field wearing PUMA DFR cleat
Garmin Denies Lawrance Take-Over Bid
Garmin Ltd. denied reports that it has made a counter bid to acquire Lowrance Electronics after Simrad Yachting's announced tender offer last month…
Moonlight Graham Acquired by Denim Apparel Group
Denim Apparel Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonlight Graham Inc., a manufacturer of better men's and children's licensed sportswear with licenses including Major League Baseball, Anheuser – Busch, General Motors, Universal Stud
Gildan Posts 10.4% Q1 Sales Increase; Net Nearly Doubles
Gildan reported first quarter sales of $120.3 million, up 10.4% from $109.0 million in the first quarter of last year. The increase in sales revenues primarily reflected a 14.8% increase in unit sales volumes, partially offset by the impact of a lower-val
Zumiez Sees January Sales Jump 46.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for January increased 46.3% to $12.9 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 23.2% for the month, on top of a comparable store sales increase
The Walking Co. Sees Comp Sales Jump 12.8% for 2005
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $179.1 million, an 11% increase, as compared to $161.4 million in 2004 (which included 10 months of sales for TWC). Comparable retail store sales increased 3.
ispo BrandNew Awards Highlight Innovation
The ispo BrandNew Awards were presented for the 13th time at ispo winter 06. A total of 171 young entrepreneurs from 25 countries have submitted entries this time. The “Advansa Overall Winner” was North Legion SMX from Norway…
outdoor_ispo Awards given to Arc’Teryx, Mammut, and G3
outdoor_ispo presented the “ispo Outdoor Awards” for the 12th time during the ispo winter 06 tradeshow. “AC2” from Arc´Teryx is the winner in the Backpack category. “Mammut Pulse Varrybox” from the Mammut Sports Group AG won top honors in the Accessories
Golf Galaxy Opens Newest Store in Newport News
Golf Galaxy, Inc. will open the 16th new store of its 2006 fiscal year, which ends February 25. The new store, located in Newport News, Va., marks the retailer's 50th specialty golf store in the U.S…
Warnaco Completes CK Europe Acquisition
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of the companies that operate the licenses and related wholesale and retail businesses of Calvin Klein jeans and accessories in Europe and Asia and the CK Calvin Klein “bridge” li
Billabong Completes Nixon Acquisition
Billabong International Ltd has completed the purchase of California-based Nixon Inc., a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market. The purchase was announced on December 22, 2005 and was conditional on approval by Nixon’s shareholder
Powell Brothers Launch Lacrosse Training Company
The infamous Powell Brothers, three of the world’s top professional lacrosse players and members of Brine’s R&D Team, have launched a family-owned and operated lacrosse training company. The brothers have taught and demonstrated lacrosse tips and training
Callaway Golf Swings to Profit in 2005 on Stronger Woods and Irons Businesses…
Callaway Golf Company was able to narrow its loss for the fourth quarter and swing to a profit for the year as higher gross margins, lower SG&A costs, and sharply higher sales in Asia combined to soften the impact of weaker golf ball sales and lower sales
Sporting Goods Industry Continues to Evolve…
Last week marked the end of the Super Show, but the biggest news of the week happened outside the confines of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center South Hall. While the show acted as the backdrop three years ago for the coming Gart/TSA deal that for
