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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…

TJX 2003 Net Income Up 14% on 1% Comp Store Gain

The TJX Companies, Inc. announced diluted earnings per share for the 53-week fiscal year increased to $1.28, a 19% increase over $1.08 per share in the prior 52-week fiscal year. Net income was $658 million, a 14% increase over the $578 million reached la

Brown Shoe 2003 EPS Flat on 0.5% Sales Decline

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported net earnings for full year 2003 were $46.9 million, or $2.52 per diluted share, versus $45.2 million, or $2.52 per diluted share, in fiscal 2002. Excluding all special charges and recoveries for both years, net earnings

Callaway Declares Dividend

Callaway Golf Company announced that the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors has approved a dividend with respect to the fourth quarter of 2003 of $.07 per share, payable April 2, 2004, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2004.

InterBike Releases Survey Results

Interbike recently conducted a survey of its 2003 attending exhibitors and retailers to gain valuable feedback on the event. Conducted on behalf of Interbike by
International Cycle Works, Inc., the purpose of the survey was to gauge exhibitor and attende

Accell Group Posts 12% Rise in Sales and 35% Profit Growth

Accell Group N.V. booked full-year 2003 net profit of € 9.2 million ($10.4 mm), a rise of 35% compared with 2002 net profit of € 6.8 million ($6.4 mm). Turnover rose 12% to €289.6 million ($327.8 mm)compared to 2002 turnover of €259.4 million ($245.4 mm)

Lowe Alpine Restructures International Operations

Lowe Alpine intends to relocate its head office, international sales and product design functions from the Kendal, UK site to a new purpose developed facility at the Group headquarters in Italy. The move represents a significant investment by the company