Finish Line Expects to Meet Q4 Guidance Despite Flat Comps
The Finish Line, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $399.0 million for the 13- week period ended February 25, 2006, an increase of 10% over consolidated net sales of $361.4 million for Q4 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q4 were flat versus
Kohl’s Sees February Comp Sales Increase 3.4%
Kohl's Corporation posted a 14.9% sales increased for the month of February to $818.6 million from $712.7 million for the same period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.4%…
Neiman-Marcus Group Reports 3.0% Increase in Same-Store Sales
The Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. reported that February sales increased 5.8% to $291 million from $282 million for the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the group increased 3.0% for the month…
Paddlesport 2006 Will Be in Somerset, NJ
Paddlesport 2006 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 products and share their passion for paddlesports. Exhibitors will includ
Black Diamond Retains Korean Distributor
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd has retained a new Korean distributor. Patagonia Korea, a Korean distribution agent owned and operated by Mr. Chun, one of Korea's foremost climbers, will begin working with Black Diamond on March 1, 2006…
Pacific Sunwear Sees February Comps Slip 3.1%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 7.0% to $89.0 million over total sales of $83.2 million during the same period last year. Total company same store sales decreased 3.1% during the same period. By concept
Conservation Alliance Helps Remove Diversion Dam
Conservation Alliance funding has helped remove a 180-foot diversion dam from the North Fork of the Gunnison River near Hotchkiss, Colorado. The dam removal will help restore a 33-mile stretch of the Gunnison, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the
Warnaco Has Tough Q4 on Weak Swim Sales
For the fourth quarter, Warnaco Inc.'s net revenues declined 3.2% to $362.5 million from $374.4 million in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to swimwear sales not meeting expectations, fewer than anticipated replenishment orders in intimate apparel
Shoe Pavilion Rides 5.5% Comps Gain to 18.9% Sales Jump…
For the fourth quarter, Shoe Pavilion, Inc. saw comparable store sales increase 5.5% on top of a 14.7% jump last year. Net sales for the quarter increased 18.9% to $29.5 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year.
Unaudited net income incre
Head NV Sees Bottom Line Benefit from Restructuring Efforts…
Head N.V. is beginning to see the results of its multi-year restructuring efforts trickle down to the bottom line. The company has been shifting much of its manufacturing to Eastern Europe in an effort to reduce labor costs. This year, Head reduced tennis
EU Footwear Duty Changes Could Have Broad Impact…
The European Union has taken the first steps towards placing duties of up to 20% to 25% on Chinese and Vietnamese manufactured footwear because of allegations of dumping practices. The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry has been working to
All Regions Post Strong Result for Billabong H1…
Billabong Int’l saw sales revenues increase 16.0% to A$484.3 million ($364.3 mm) from A$417.5 million ($306.4 mm) in the prior corresponding period, while earnings per share lifted 14.2% to A38.6 cents (29 cents) per share.
In the Americas, sales were
Rebel Sport Ltd. Posts Double-Digit H1 Sales Gain…
Rebel Sport Limited’s sales revenue for the fiscal first half increased 13.5% from A$161.9 million ($121.8 mm) last year to A$183.9 million ($135.0 mm) this year. Same store sales increased 7.1%. Consolidated net profit for the first fiscal half-year was
Pacific Brands Sees Record First Half Sales…
Pacific Brands Limited posted record sales of A$834.3 million ($627.6 mm) for the fiscal first half, a 4.5% increase over the same period last year. Branded sales increased during the half by 7.0% to A$772.1 million ($580.8 mm), including results from the
Sport-Haley Swings to Q2 Profit Despite Sales Slip…
Sport-Haley, Inc. net sales for the fiscal second quarter declined 11% to $4.4 million from net sales of $5.0 million for the year-ago period. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to the previously reported discontinuance of Haley Reserve men'
