Zumiez Q3 Sales Rise 43%; Net Also Up
Zumiez Inc. reported a 43% increase in net sales for the third quarter to $82.3 million from $57.4 million in the year-ago period. The company saw net income rise to $6.8 million or 24 cents per diluted share from $5.3 million or 18 cents per diluted shar
Brooks Sports Takes Three Awards from Runner’s World
Brooks Sports, Inc. was honored by Runner’s World’s global editors with awards for “Best Innovation,” “Brand Blazer,” and “Best Buy” at an annual Runner’s World ceremony—the culmination of Runner’s World’s International Shoe Summit…
The Walking Company Opens New Store in Chandler, Arizona
The Walking Company's new 1,500 square-foot store in Chandler, Ariz., officially opened its doors…
ECCO Appoints New Retail Director and Dealership Manager
ECCO USA has appointed Linda Clohosey as retail director and Tim Sweeney as dealership manager. Clohosey will oversee 32 dealership stores and 18 outlets, while Sweeney will support daily store operations and lead efforts to expand the dealership program.
Deuter to Sponsor USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon has added Deuter USA as a corporate partner and an Official Triathlon/Multisport Bag and Pack Supplier of USAT. As part of the agreement Deuter USA will supply co-branded USAT/Deuter triathlon or multisport bags to select Team USA, elite Nat
Skechers to Launch Avirex Footwear
SKECHERS USA, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement to design, develop and market footwear in the United States and key international markets for the aviation-inspired apparel brand AVIREX. The AVIREX men's footwear line is set to launch in Spring 20
TJX Q3 Comps Up 6%; Bob’s Up 2%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw net sales for the third quarter total $4.5 billion, an increase of 11% over last year. In addition, the company saw comparable store sales increase 6% in the period. Net income for the quarter was $231 million, and diluted earn
Broder Bros Q3 Sales and Net Loss Down
Broder Bros. reported that third quarter 2006 net sales were $249.2 million compared to $255.6 million for the third quarter 2005. Income from operations for the third quarter 2006 was $8.5 million compared to $7.8 million for the third quarter 2005. Thir
Holiday eSpending Report Sees Continued On-Line Retail Growth
Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive will collaborate on their sixth annual Holiday eSpending Report, conducting weekly surveys throughout November and December 2006. The three firms believe that online retail will continue its
Athlete’s Foot Parent Reports Q3 Loss; Aggressively Seeks Acquisitions
NexCen Brands, Inc., parent company to The Athlete's Foot reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2006 of 2 cents per share, or $822,000, compared to net loss of 2 cents per share, or $835,000 in the third quarter of 2005 and net loss of 3 cents
Head N.V. Q3 Profits Surge on Strong SnowSports Sales
Head N.V., for the three months ended September 30, 2006, net revenues were up 11.1% to €111.9 million ($142.4 mm)and operating profit, before restructuring costs, improved by €4.2 million ($5.3 mm) to a profit of €15.4 million ($19.6 mm). Net profit for
adidas Sees Strong Q3 Organic Growth; Guidance Cut on Reebok Investment
In the third quarter of 2006, adidas Group sales increased 56% on a currency-neutral basis. In euro terms, Group revenues grew 53% to €2.949 billion ($3.754 bn) in the third quarter of 2006 from €1.924 billion ($2.341 bn) in 2005. Sales for the adidas Gro
Golf Town Q3 Sales Jump 15%; Net Follows
Canadian golf specialty retailer Golf Town saw total sales for the third quarter increase 15.2% to CA$70.2 million ($62.6 mm) from CA$60.9 million ($50.6 mm) in the year-ago period. As a percentage of sales, gross profit increased to 33.8%, from 33.0% for
Dunham Adds to Design Team
Dunham added Christine Hall to the brand’s Design Team. As Designer II, Hall will be responsible for all aspects of product design, from ideation to production confirmation in the men’s casual/lifestyle and work boot categories…
Footstar Boosts Q3 Operating Profit Despite Sales Decrease
Footstar, Inc. reported in a filing with the SEC that net sales decreased 5.0% to $153.6 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared with $161.7 million in 2005. Shoemart sales decreased by $3.6 million or 2.4% from $148.9 million in 2005 to $145.3 mill
