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SGMA: Sporting Goods Imports Increase 4.1%

If it’s ‘Made in Southeast Asia,’ it might well be headed to a retail shelf in the United States. This is one of the main findings of SGMA International’s analysis of the U.S. Commerce Department’s statistical data on imports of athletic footwear,

L.L. Bean Sets Record Revenue Level in Fiscal 2003

L.L.Bean reported net sales for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2004 increased 10% to $1.2 billion. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash award of 15% of annual pay to eligible employees, and cash gifts to recognize th

K2 Promotes O’Connor to Nat’l Sales Manager

K2 Snowboards promoted John O’Connor to national sales manager to oversee the brand’s U.S. accounts. Previously O’Connor worked as the snowboard category manager for all K2 SPORTS’ snowboard brands, including K2, Ride, 5150 and Morrow. John has worked in

February Comps Jump 14.1% at Nordstrom

Nordstrom reported preliminary sales of $431.3 million for the 28-day period ending February 28, 2004, an increase of 11.8% compared to sales of $385.8 million for the 29-day period ending March 1, 2003. Same-store sales
increased 8.8% for the 28-day per

February Comps Up 6.0% at Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores net sales for the four-week period ending
February 27, 2004, of $20.162 billion, an increase of 14.0 percent over the
$17.689 billion in the same four-week period in the prior year…

Shopko February Comps Up 2.0% on 1.8% Sales Increase

ShopKo Stores reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended
February 28, 2004 increased 1.8 percent to $219.5 million from $215.6 million
during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales
increased 2.0 percent…

Gottschalks Posts 2.3% February Comp Increase

Gottschalks same store sales for the month of February
2004 increased 2.3% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 0.6% to $43.1 million from $43.3 million in February 2003. The Company operated seven fewer stores compared to the same p

February Comps Up 14.4% at Goody’s

Goody's reported total sales for the fiscal month of February 2004 of $77.1 million, an increase of 16.3% from total sales of $66.3 million for the fiscal month of February 2003. Comparable store sales for February 2004 increased 14.4% from February

Unifi Announces Major Restructuring

Unifi is taking actions to address competitive challenges in the textile manufacturing industry, which include facility closures and downsizing, organizational actions, and reductions of salaried workforce at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina

Robert Mang Resigns from Galyans

Galyan's announced the resignation of Robert B. Mang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Edwin J. Holman, currently the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has been elected by the Company's board of directors

Everlast Goes to Singapore

Everlast Worldwide announced that it had entered into a licensing agreement with Alantic Sports Pte. Ltd. of Singapore for the launch of Everlast-branded men's, women's and children's apparel; underwear; footwear; socks; and sports bags in

Read Worth Joins Amerex

Amerex Group announced that Read Worth has joined the organization as Vice President of Gerry Sportswear Group. Prior to joining Amerex Group, Worth served as President of Windsong Outdoor. As Vice President of Gerry, Worth will be responsible for growin

CW-X Brings in New Rep Force

The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation, makers
of CW-X Performance Conditioning Wear, have hired several new independent sales groups and sales representatives, expanding coverage to 46 states. The company now works with a total of 23 representatives fro

VF Announces New Roles For Leaders

Mackey J. McDonald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VF Corporation announced new roles and responsibilities for several members of VF's management team, which are designed to spur and support future growth…

The Hockey Company Fills its Trophy Shelf

The Hockey Company was honored with the “Vendor of the Year” award by Play It Again Sports for the second year in a row. Furthermore, THC's Mark Mollica wins Sports Edge's “2003 Sales Rep of the Year” award…