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Delta Apparel, Inc. Acquires Junkfood Clothing
Delta Apparel, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Liquid Blaino Designs, Inc. d/b/a Junkfood Clothing. The purchase price for the transaction consists of $20 million of cash (subject to a post-closing adjustment based on the actual work
Sara Lee Apparel Names CFO
Sara Lee Branded Apparel Americas/Asia appointed E. Lee Wyatt Jr. to the position of chief financial officer. In assuming the CFO position, Wyatt will be responsible for many of the new roles that Sara Lee Branded Apparel Americas/Asia will be required to
Brown Shoe Q2 Net Slides on Charges; Famous Footwear Comps Up 2.2%, but Profits Down
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2005 rose 20.2% to $551.5 million, compared to $458.7 million in last year's second quarter. Net earnings were $4.1 million, or 22 cents per diluted share for Q2,
Shoe Carnival’s Positive Comps Lead to 39% Earnings Growth
Shoe Carnival's net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 39% to $2.7 million compared with net income of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 33% to 20 cents per share from 15 cents
Black Diamond Hosts UAC Benefit
Black Diamond Equipment and the Uinta Brewing Company, are sponsoring the twelfth annual fund-raiser party to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. Slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd at Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, the festivities will incl
Pacific Brands Sees Outerwear Stumble, But Footwear Step Up
Pacific Brands Limited announced a full year EBITA result of $176.1 million (US$132.7 million) which represents a 13.5% increase over the previous year and is consistent with guidance provided at the half year results announcement in February 2005.
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Big 5 Taps Finance Veteran for CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has announced the hiring of Barry D. Emerson to be the company's new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He is expected to begin employment with Big 5 during early September…
Billabong Posts Strong Yearly Results on 44.1% Income Jump
Billabong International Limited reported a 44.1% rise in net profit after tax to $125.4 million (US$94.5 million) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Sales revenue as reported in Australian dollars lifted 25.0% on the prior year to $843.6 million. Ea
Foot Locker Q2 Earnings Nearly Halved on 2% Sales Gain
Foot Locker second quarter net income decreased to 28 cents per share, or $44 million, from 53 cents per share, or $82 million last year. Second quarter results in 2004 included an income tax benefit of $37 million, or 24 cents per share, related to disco
Hibbett Posts Another Strong Quarter; Sales Up 15%
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. announced net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 30, 2005, increased 15.0% to $94.0 million compared with $81.8 million for the year-ago quarter. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% in the quarter. Net income for
Huffy’s Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Approved
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has approved the Disclosure Statement for Huffy 's Joint Plan of Reorganization. The Bankruptcy Court also authorized the Company to begin soliciting approval from its creditors for its Plan
Urban Outfitters Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced a two-for-one split of its common stock. This split will be made in the form of a stock dividend of one share of its common stock for each share outstanding. The additional shares issued as a result of the stock split will
Kohl’s Outlines Five-Year Plan; Sees $24 Billion in Sales by 2010
Kohl's Corporation hosted an investor conference in Boston, Mass. on Wednesday where the company discussed its five-year financial objectives and supporting growth strategies. By the end of fiscal year 2010, Kohl's plans to operate over 1200 st
Pacific Sunwear Names Weiss to Board
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Weiss to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Weiss spent 23 years at Limited Brands where he was most recently CEO of Express, a 1,000-store division of Limited Brands. Mr. We
American Hiking Society National Trails Fund Applications Under Way
American Hiking Society is currently accepting applications for the 2006 National Trails Fund. The National Trails Fund is the country's only privately funded grants program providing financial assistance to grassroots organizations working toward es
