Golf Town Q2 Sales Jump 14.7%; Comps Up 4.7%
In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, Golf Town total sales grew to CA$82.1 million ($73.1 mm), an increase of 14.7% over the CA$71.6 million ($57.6 mm) recorded for the comparable period in 2005. The growth in sales was largely attributable to the additi
Egeck Leaves VF Outdoor; Gatto Takes Over
VF Corporation has named Dave Gatto President of its Outdoor Americas coalition. Gatto previously served as President of the Reef brand, which VF acquired in 2005. VF also announced that John Wilson, Vice President of Domestic Sales and Apparel for Reef,
Garmin Picks Up New European HQ
Garmin Europe, Ltd., a division of Garmin Ltd., has signed a contract to purchase a new facility to serve as the company's European headquarters for distribution, marketing, and product support. The facility is located in Southampton, England on a 12
Urban Expositions Forms ‘International Golf Gathering’
Urban Expositions has formed the “International Golf Gathering,” an invitation only annual trade show designed to meet the changing business needs of the golf industry’s leading international suppliers and buyers. As the first and only show of its kind i
Speedo Signs 4-year Supplier Agreement with USA Triathlon
Speedo has signed a four-year agreement with USA Triathlon to become its official swimwear, uniform, and competition apparel through 2009. The brand will be worn by Team USA triathletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expanding Speedo’s presence at the Olym
REI Hires Vogl as VP of Marketing
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has named Tom Vogl as vice president of Marketing. Vogl will oversee all aspects of Marketing for REI including visual merchandising, direct mail and advertising…
Asics First Quarter Rides International Strength
For the first quarter ending June 30, Asics Corp. saw net sales increase 21.3% to ¥51.7 billion ($452.8 million) from ¥42.6 billion ($396.5 million) last year. Overall international sales increased 36.6% to ¥32.6 billion ($288.1 million) from ¥23.9 billio
Interbike Adds Media Center
Interbike announced plans for the inaugural Interbike Media Center, a working news room on the show floor designed to help journalists conduct the business of reporting the news of the 2006 Interbike International Bicycle Expo.
Label Networks: Snowboarding Poised for Growth
When it comes to the 13-24-year-old North American demographic, snowboarding is one of the main sports poised for the most significant growth, as revealed in results from Label Networks’ 2nd annual Snowboarding Youth Culture Profile Report. 61.7% of “non-
Kahn Joins Panoptx Board
Panoptx Eyewear appointed Roger Kahn to its board of directors. For more than 30 years, Kahn owned and operated Porter’s Ski & Sport in California’s Tahoe City and Truckee, and in Nevada’s Incline Village. He grew Porter’s from one location and seven em
DSW Q2 Comps Increase 2.2%
DSW Inc. comparable store sales increased 2.2% for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005. Net sales for the thirteen weeks increased 9.1% to $301.3 million from $276.2 million for the same period last ye
Gildan Posts 17.6% Sales Jump; Net Follows
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported sales for the third quarter amounted to a record $233.9 million, up 17.6% from $198.9 million in the third quarter of last year. In addition, the company posted record third quarter net earnings of $42.8 million and dilute
Puma’s Q2 Earnings Slip on World Cup Expenses
Puma's Branded sales, which include consolidated sales and licensee sales, reached €620 million ($779 mm) during Q2, a 17.1% increase over last year. in Currency neutral terms, sales increased 17.2%. The marketing campaign for the World Cup and other
Nordstrom July Comps Jump 5.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $842.6 million for the month ending July 29, 2006, an increase of 7.0% compared to sales of $787.3 million for the four-week period ending July 30, 2005. Same-store sales increased 5.3%.
Shoe Carnival Q2 Comps Slip 1.0%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales of $146.9 million for the thirteen-week period ended July 29, 2006 compared to sales of $148.7 million for the thirteen-week period ended July 30, 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 1.0% for the second quarter of 200
