Lafuma Acquires EU Surf Footwear Brand, Bishoes
The Lafuma Group has acquired 100% of BISHOES, a company specialized in the high growth segment of upmarket flip-flops. The company posted sales of EUR 1.2m ($1.4 mm)in 2005. A surfing specialist created the brand in 1995. The company’s growth was intenti
Teva Inks Deal with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group
In 2006, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will join forces with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group to strengthen their commitment at the retail level. 3point5 is an on-line community of retail sales individuals, retailers, and manufacture
Junkfood Leaves Bad Taste at PacSun in Q4…
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a strong sales gain for the fourth quarter, but saw weakness in girl’s offset what could have been decent gains at the PacSun concept. Much of this weakness was attributed to Junkfood T’s and fashion denim, alon
K2 Inc. Moves Adio DC to Reno…
In a move to further streamline and improve its warehousing and shipping operations, Earth Products will relocate Adio Footwear's warehousing and shipping operations from company headquarters in Carlsbad to a larger company facility in Reno, Nev. The
Aldila Q4 Sales Rise on Growing Brand Name…
Aldila, Inc. reported net sales increased 45.2% to $18.0 million for the fourth quarter compared to $12.4 million in the same quarter of 2004. The company reported net income of $2.7 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 a
Vaude Acquires Edelrid…
Vaude has acquired Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, parent company to the Edelrid brand of climbing ropes and accessories. The two companies should be able to realize synergies relatively quickly due to their close proximity and Vaude’s existing experienc
Lotto Names Licensee for Indonesia
Lotto Sport Italia has appointed PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) as its exclusive licensee for Indonesia until the end of 2010. Lotto Sport Italia aims to launch the brand in Indonesia and to establish itself as a “leading sports brand,” particularly surrou
TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing
Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m
Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March
Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new
REI Hires New VP, General Counsel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
Stage Stores Comps Down Slight for February
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 0.9% to $93.1 million from $92.3 million in the prior year four-week period ended February 26, 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 0.9% versus an increase of 3.7% last year…
Gottschalks February Comp Store Sales Rise 2.7%
Gottschalks Inc. announced that same store sales for the month of February 2005 increased 2.7% compared to the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.5% to $44.3 Million from $42.8 Million in February 2005…
Penney’s February Comps Increase 2.3%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable department store sales increased 2.3% for the month of February, while total department store sales increased 3.6%. Comparable store sales exceeded previous guidance for sales to be flat to up slightly,
TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February
The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over
