Wittman Wins OIWC ‘First Ascent Award’
A crowd of over 200 men and women attending the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) Gathering at Abravanel Hall August 13 were present as Jennifer Wittman of Outside Magazine was honored with the inaugural OIWC First Ascent Award. The award r
Perry Ellis Q2 Sales Boosted By TSI Acquisition
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported record total revenues for the second quarter ended July 31, 2005 of $190 million compared to $126 million during the second quarter ended July 31, 2004. This represents an increase of $63.6 million, or 50.3%, compa
Brown Shoe Q2 Net Slides on Charges; Famous Footwear Comps Up 2.2%, but Profits Down
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2005 rose 20.2% to $551.5 million, compared to $458.7 million in last year's second quarter. Net earnings were $4.1 million, or 22 cents per diluted share for Q2,
Andy Bell Promoted to VP Promotions at OGIO
As OGIO’s motocross team manager, Andy Bell has united some of the nations’ top freestyle and motocross riders to create Team OGIO. Effective today, the 2001 Canadian Freestyle Motocross Champ will take the helm as OGIO’s Vice President of Promotions…
Shoe Carnival’s Positive Comps Lead to 39% Earnings Growth
Shoe Carnival's net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 39% to $2.7 million compared with net income of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 33% to 20 cents per share from 15 cents
Black Diamond Hosts UAC Benefit
Black Diamond Equipment and the Uinta Brewing Company, are sponsoring the twelfth annual fund-raiser party to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. Slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd at Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, the festivities will incl
Escalade Shifts Divisional President Roles
Escalade, Inc. has appointed Dan Messmer as president of Martin Yale and Jim Allshouse has been appointed president of Escalade Sports. Messmer was president of Escalade Sports since 1996. Mr. Allshouse has been with Escalade Sports since 1993 serving i
Pacific Brands Sees Outerwear Stumble, But Footwear Step Up
Pacific Brands Limited announced a full year EBITA result of $176.1 million (US$132.7 million) which represents a 13.5% increase over the previous year and is consistent with guidance provided at the half year results announcement in February 2005.
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Big 5 Taps Finance Veteran for CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has announced the hiring of Barry D. Emerson to be the company's new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He is expected to begin employment with Big 5 during early September…
TIA: Tennis Industry Headed For Another Strong Year in Sales
For the second straight year, it looks like the Tennis Industry is having another great year, especially in racquet sales. Sales of tennis racquets to dealers in the 12 months through June 2005 are up 29% in units and 18% in dollar sales vs. the 12 month
Kelty Juniper Named Best Back-To-School Pack
The Good Housekeeping Institute named the Kelty Juniper as the best back-to-school backpack for 2005. The Kelty Juniper features padded and curved shoulder straps as well as an easy-grab carry handle. It weighs just 1 lb., 2 oz., and carries up to 1400 cu
Huffy’s Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Approved
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has approved the Disclosure Statement for Huffy 's Joint Plan of Reorganization. The Bankruptcy Court also authorized the Company to begin soliciting approval from its creditors for its Plan
Billabong Posts Strong Yearly Results on 44.1% Income Jump
Billabong International Limited reported a 44.1% rise in net profit after tax to $125.4 million (US$94.5 million) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Sales revenue as reported in Australian dollars lifted 25.0% on the prior year to $843.6 million. Ea
Foot Locker Q2 Earnings Nearly Halved on 2% Sales Gain
Foot Locker second quarter net income decreased to 28 cents per share, or $44 million, from 53 cents per share, or $82 million last year. Second quarter results in 2004 included an income tax benefit of $37 million, or 24 cents per share, related to disco
Hibbett Posts Another Strong Quarter; Sales Up 15%
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. announced net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 30, 2005, increased 15.0% to $94.0 million compared with $81.8 million for the year-ago quarter. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% in the quarter. Net income for
