Salomon Narrows Q2 Loss on 2.9% Sales Increase…
adidas-Salomon reported that Salomon second quarter sales were up 2.9% to €70 million ($88.2 mm) from €68 million ($81.9 mm) in the year-ago period. Gross margins improved 50 basis points to 37.2% of sales and the operating loss for the division narrowed
Royal Robbins Spring ’06: High Tech Performance, Everyday Fashion
Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, presents its Spring ’06 line, offering a generous variety of stylish tops and bottoms for both men and women. The line provides technical performance benefits including moisture-wicking
TEA Bill Could Benefit Outdoor and Bicycle Industries…
The final federal transportation bill set for approval by both the House and Senate will launch a new Safe Routes to School program, and strengthen existing programs that will make it safer and easier for millions of Americans to bicycle and walk. However
Dahlgren Footwear Launches Women’s Specific Socks
Fit is crucial for socks – especially for active, athletic women. That’s why Dahlgren Footwear, a top manufacturer of technical socks since 1979, is introducing a new line of women’s socks designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, more narrow foot. Dis
adidas/Reebok Deal Sparks Speculation on Brands, Marketplace…
If you were away on a tropical island last week you may not know that adidas, per the approval of the Boards of adidas-Salomon AG and Reebok International Ltd., will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Reebok for $59.00 per share in cash, which repre
blurr Implements New, Aggressive U.S. Sales Strategy…
blurr recently added to its sales force with the intent of pursuing an aggressive distribution strategy for the US market. Toby Reid, formerly of Mountain Equipment Co-op and G3, has joined blurr as sales manager as of March 2005, and has since enlisted t
Everlast Reports 36% Jump in Q2 Sales
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported reported record net revenues for its continuing operations of $12.5 million for its fiscal 2005 second quarter ended June 30, 2005, representing an increase of 36% over net revenues of $9.2 million in the prior year period
Big 5 Makes Changes to Finance Group; Kirk Resigns CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported Friday that they will recruit and hire a new Chief Financial Officer with a strong background in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and SEC financial reporting, to be the company's principal financial an
Worth Named Exclusive Softball Supplier for NCAA Championships
Worth Sports and the NCAA announced that the Worth brand has been selected as the official softball supplier for the NCAA Division I, II, and III softball championships. This exclusive long-term agreement is effective July 1, 2005…
Skechers to Launch Kitson Brand Footwear Line
Skechers USA, Inc. is developing Kitson-branded footwear for the ultra-trendy Los Angeles boutique that has been called “the place to be for fashionable stars.” Launching in Fall 2005 with a women's and girl's sneaker that proudly displays the K
Shutt Sports Inks Endorsement Deal with Leading NPF Hitter
Crystl Bustos has signed an endorsement deal to promote Shutt Sports' new line of softball bats. Using a Schutt bat, she is currently leading the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch) in home runs and RBIs…
Amer Sports Sees 6% Q2 Currency Neutral Sales Increase
In the January – June 2005 first half, Amer Sports' net sales rose by 3% to €511.0 million ($654.5 mm) versus last year when the company reported sales of €496.5 million ($606.3 mm). The seasonality of the Group’s businesses is clearly in evidence in
July Comps Down 4.9% at ShopKo, Sales Down 4.2%
ShopKo Stores, Inc. reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended July 30, 2005 decreased 4.2% to $213.2 million from $222.5 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 4.9%…
July Comps Fall 3.3% at The Buckle
The Buckle's sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2005 increased 1.4% to $35.2 million from sales of $34.7 million in the corresponding four-week period ended July 31, 2004. Comparable store sales decreased 3.3% for the month…
Nordstron July Comps Climb 3.6%
Nordstrom reported preliminary sales of $787.2 million for the four-week period ending July 30, 2005, an increase of 5.4% compared to sales of $747.0 million for the four-week period ending July 31, 2004. Same-store sales increased 3.6%…
