Foot Locker Signaling a Succession Plan…
Foot Locker announced that Rick Mina has been promoted to a newly created position of President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., U.S.A. He will report to Matt Serra, Foot Locker, Inc.'s President and CEO. Mina will be responsible for the company'
Sport Chalet Bucks Trend, Posts Gain…
Sport Chalet saw a turnaround in comp store sales in their fiscal Q3 ending Dec. 31, 2002, posting a 2.2% same-store sales gain in a very tough retail quarter. SPCH had reported a 2.3% decline in comps in their Q2…
Sports Authority Shares Drop on Warning…
Sports Authority shares fell almost 17% for the week, closing at $5.59 on Friday. The drop was due to a company report that earnings from operations in the fourth quarter would come in at 46 cents to 49 cents a share, well below its previous expectations
Sport Supply Group Announces Improved Results for Quarter
Sports Supply saw revenues for the fiscal third quarter rise 8.7% to $18.5 million. The net loss for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2002 narrowed to $2.4 million compared to a $3.7 million loss for the year ago period. Gross profit decreased 100 bps to 27.
Sport Supply Group Announces Improved Results for Quarter
Sports Supply saw revenues for the fiscal third quarter rise 8.7% to $18.5 million. The net loss for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2002 narrowed to $2.4 million compared to a $3.7 million loss for the year ago period. Gross profit decreased 100 bps to 27.
Columbia Sees U.S. Business Shrink…
Columbia Sportswear saw its share price drop 16.4% for the week even as the company outpaced both earning and sales estimates for the fourth quarter. However, analysts were disappointed with company estimates for full year 2003…
Russell Out at Frisby…
Frisby Technologies announced the “termination” of company president & COO Duncan Russell…
CEO Gets Option to Buy Back Malden…
Malden Mills struck a preliminary deal with its major creditors that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection this spring. The plan of reorganization will include an exclusive option in favor of president & CEO Aaron Feuerstein to purchase the
Dallas Apparel Mart is Closing…
The venerable Dallas International Apparel Mart, the 40-year old national institution that once bustled with energy and acted as a driver for many apparel businesses, is set to close next year…
Quiksilver Expands CapEx Budget in 2003…
Quiksilver Inc. announced in an SEC filing last week that it expects $35 million to $40 million in capital expenditures in fiscal 2003 ending October 31, 2003. Fiscal 2002 capital expenditures were $22.2 million, compared with $22.6 million in fiscal 200
Nike Signs Mexican National Soccer Team
Nike, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with the Mexican Soccer Federation to be the official footwear, apparel and equipment sponsor for the Mexican National Soccer Teams…
Vans Expects Arbitration Ruling Soon
Vans had filed a lawsuit against a former officer and consultant and their affiliates in March 2002. The suit alleges that the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to get unauthorized payments or commissions from some of Vans' factories in China…
Nordstrom December Comps Up 3.4%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales increased 9.2% to $839.2mm for the five-week period ending January 4, 2003. Same-store sales increased 3.4%…









