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Federated January Comps Decline 0.4%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported total sales of $809 million for the four weeks ended January 29, 2005, a decrease of 0.5% compared to total sales of $813 million in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's January sale
DSW January Comps Jump 13%; Full Year Up 4.8%
Retail Ventures, Inc. announced total sales for the four weeks ended January 29, 2005, increased 12.8% to $138.6 million from $122.9 million for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004. The company's same-store sales increased 2.9% for the four week pe
UGG Australia Named Brand of Year by Footwear Plus
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced that UGG Australia has been named Brand of the Year for 2004 by Footwear Plus, a leading footwear trade publication…
Kombi ‘s Handwear Line for 05
For the coming season, Kombi will expand its offerings using Gore-Tex® and Gore-Tex XCR®. In addition, throughout its handwear line, Kombi has incorporated apparel fabric trends, such as stretch wovens, water-resistant leather, and technical soft shell fa
Reusch Introduces Concepts at SIA
Reusch will introduce its concepts at this year’s Ski Industry Association (SIA) tradeshow later this month…
Giro’s ’05 Line
The G10™ and G10™ MX Audio Series™ helmets are the heirs to the Nine.9™, while the Encore™ Audio Series™ helmet brings skate style to riders who are looking for pro-level fit and feel on a blue-collar salary. For children's, Giro introduces the Nine
Atlas Introduces a Junior Series
Atlas is introducing a new Junior series to support the growing number of kids exploring winter. The new series features 2 sizes the Mini, 18” long and good for kids up to 80 lbs., and the Junior, 19” long and good for kids up to 120 lbs. Atlas will also
Völkl Introduces Newest Generation Motion Ski/Binding System
Völkl and Marker engineers have collaborated once again to build the all-new Motion iPT with Piston Control Oil Suspension. For 2005/06, Völkl will feature the Motion iPT w/ PCOS system on the new Supersport All Star and Racetiger GS and SL models…
Obermeyer’s ’05 Line
Obermeyer offers its ALT3 line for the Pipe and Park and Fusion line for the backcountry for the '05 season.
Buff Headwear Adds Two Models for 05
Buff® Headwear has added two distinctive pieces of cold-weather head gear to its line for 2005 – Thermal Polar Buff® and Thermal Combi Tube Buff®. Buff Headwear – tubular garments made from high-performance, moisture-wicking microfiber and polar fleece –
Hot Chillys Offers New Micro Quilt Fabric for 05/06
For winter 05/06, Hot Chillys introduces Micro Quilt™, a lightweight three-layer quilted fabric that provides warmth without bulk. Weighing in at just 5.5 oz., Micro Quilt is rated an eight (8) on Hot Chillys’ warmth rating system…
CamelBak Hires New Chief Executive
CamelBak Products, LLC has hired J. Marty O'Donohue to lead the company from a category originator to a dominant global brand in the recreation and military markets. O'Donohue, who spent the last 15 years as CEO of Marinco, a manufacturer and m
Stride Rite Ekes Out Q4 Profit on 13% Sales Gain
The Stride Rite Corporation reported that sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 13% to $116.8 million from $103.8 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $51 thousand or zero per diluted s
SBI Acquires Cloudveil Apparel; Forms new Company
Sport Brands International (SBI) has acquired outdoor apparel company Cloudveil and formed a new company, Cloudveil Mountain Works, Inc. Financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. Jim Reilly has been appointed Managing Director of the n
NRI Distribution Relocates and Expands
NRI has finalized terms on a new facility located in Mississauga, ON and will be moving from it's current Brampton address in March '05. NRI opened its first operation in Ontario in 1998 in a 9000 sqft building in Etobicoke. In response to its g
