Zumiez Sees January Sales Jump 46.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for January increased 46.3% to $12.9 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 23.2% for the month, on top of a comparable store sales increase
The Walking Co. Sees Comp Sales Jump 12.8% for 2005
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $179.1 million, an 11% increase, as compared to $161.4 million in 2004 (which included 10 months of sales for TWC). Comparable retail store sales increased 3.
ispo BrandNew Awards Highlight Innovation
The ispo BrandNew Awards were presented for the 13th time at ispo winter 06. A total of 171 young entrepreneurs from 25 countries have submitted entries this time. The “Advansa Overall Winner” was North Legion SMX from Norway…
outdoor_ispo Awards given to Arc’Teryx, Mammut, and G3
outdoor_ispo presented the “ispo Outdoor Awards” for the 12th time during the ispo winter 06 tradeshow. “AC2” from Arc´Teryx is the winner in the Backpack category. “Mammut Pulse Varrybox” from the Mammut Sports Group AG won top honors in the Accessories
Outside Partners with KAOS Entertainment
Outside magazine has formed a partnership with KAOS Entertainment, a production company based in Santa Monica, CA. The partnership has been formed to develop television projects that will build on the award-winning edit and respected brand of Outside maga
GBMI Appoints MacGregor as SVP Global Marketing
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Bruce MacGregor to Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Mr. MacGregor will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of global marketing brand strategies, media buying, public relations, celebrity and sports pr
G.I. Joe’s Plans New Kennewick Store
G.I. Joe's plans to open a new Kennewick, Washington store. The opening is scheduled for late April. The Kennewick store, G.I. Joe’s 24th, will utilize 52,000 sq. ft. of the former Wal-Mart store located at 7011 W. Canal St., just off Columbia Cente
Golf Galaxy Opens Newest Store in Newport News
Golf Galaxy, Inc. will open the 16th new store of its 2006 fiscal year, which ends February 25. The new store, located in Newport News, Va., marks the retailer's 50th specialty golf store in the U.S…
Warnaco Completes CK Europe Acquisition
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of the companies that operate the licenses and related wholesale and retail businesses of Calvin Klein jeans and accessories in Europe and Asia and the CK Calvin Klein “bridge” li
Billabong Completes Nixon Acquisition
Billabong International Ltd has completed the purchase of California-based Nixon Inc., a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market. The purchase was announced on December 22, 2005 and was conditional on approval by Nixon’s shareholder
Powell Brothers Launch Lacrosse Training Company
The infamous Powell Brothers, three of the world’s top professional lacrosse players and members of Brine’s R&D Team, have launched a family-owned and operated lacrosse training company. The brothers have taught and demonstrated lacrosse tips and training
Callaway Golf Swings to Profit in 2005 on Stronger Woods and Irons Businesses…
Callaway Golf Company was able to narrow its loss for the fourth quarter and swing to a profit for the year as higher gross margins, lower SG&A costs, and sharply higher sales in Asia combined to soften the impact of weaker golf ball sales and lower sales
Sporting Goods Industry Continues to Evolve…
Last week marked the end of the Super Show, but the biggest news of the week happened outside the confines of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center South Hall. While the show acted as the backdrop three years ago for the coming Gart/TSA deal that for
Kellwood Sells Off Intimates Group
Kellwood completed the sale of its Biflex Intimates Group to Industrial Renaissance. Industrial Renaissance, a private equity firm, based in Fairfield, CT, specializes in buying companies and positioning them for future growth. The existing Biflex managem
Vail Resorts’ Aron Steps Down from CEO Role
Chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts Inc., Adam Aron has decided to resign effective June 28, 2006. Mr. Aron selected the June 28 date, as it marks his 10th anniversary of agreeing to serve as Chairman and CEO of the company. During the five-month interim per
