The National Retail Federation praised the tax cut bill signed into law Thursday by President Bush, saying the measure will boost the economy and create jobs.
“This tax-cut plan establishes a sound, three-pronged approach that will increase consumer sp
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NPD Post-War Study Reports Lift in Consumer Purchase Intent
Results from a just-released consumer spending study by leading market information company The NPD Group, Inc. indicate a significant increase in consumer optimism as measured by discretionary spending intentions for May – July, 2003. Fielded to NPD’s on
Precor Opens Japan Operations
Precor has expanded its operations into Japan, with new offices in Tokyo and Osaka. The offices are located within existing Amer Sports offices, where Precor division manager Koji Akiya and his team are working closely with Amer finance and operations re
Kellwood Q1 Sales and Earnings Jump on Acquisition Contribution
Kellwood Company reported sales for the first quarter increased $118 million, or 21%, to $689 million versus $571 million last year. The increase includes $98 million from the acquisition of Gerber Childrenswear in June 2002. Net earnings for the quarter
Sporting Goods Sales Reach $45.8 Billion in 2002; NSGA Expects 2% Growth in 2003
Retail sales of sporting goods, which reached $45.8
billion in 2002, are expected to grow 2% in 2003, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2003, sales of athletic and sports equipment, shoes and clothing are forecast to reach $
It’s All In The Timing…
Federated Department Stores has decided to broaden the use of the venerable Macy’s nameplate throughout the company’s multitude of department store brands. Initially slated for Atlanta and the merger of the Rich’s and Macy’s group there, the largest depa
Foot Locker Q1 Net Income Up 2.6% on 3.5% Sales Increase
Foot Locker, Inc. reported income from continuing operations for the first quarter increased to $39 million, or $0.27 per share, compared with $38 million, or $0.26 per share, last year. Sales increased 3.5% to $1.13 bn this year compared with sales of $
Phoenix Footwear to Acquire H.S. Trask
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire H.S. Trask & Co., a Montana-based designer of men's casual boots and shoes. The transaction consideration consists of cash and Phoenix Footwear stock. Under the terms of the tran
Fila Goes Deep with Bonds Deal…
Fila has extended its endorsement agreement with baseball star Barry Bonds through 2006. The deal extends the company’s relationship with the future Hall of Famer through 2006 and supports it continued commitment to the cross training category…
Escalade Keeps the Deal Flow Going…
As K2 and Russell push back from the table to digest their recent acquisitions, the consolidation wave in sporting goods continues unabated as Escalade Sports moved last week to acquire the assets of North American Archery Group LLC out of bankruptcy cour
Boyle, Galyan and Burton Inducted into Sporting Goods Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame made its inductee presentations Tuesday morning at the 39th Annual NSGA Management Conference and 5th Annual Team Dealer Summit in Phoenix. Gertrude (Gert) Boyle, Chairwoman of the board of Columbia Sportswear; Ja
SIA: Specialty Store Sales Rose 7.1% for Season
Overall sales for the entire winter sports market increased by 4.1% in dollars to $2.2 bn compared to $2.1 bn in 2002 for the season according to the SIA Retail Audit. Sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops through the end of the season were up 7.1%
SIA: Chain Store Sales Were Down 5.1% for 02/03 Season
Chain store sales were down 5.1% for the 2002/03 winter sports season (August through March) compared to the same period in 2002. In dollars, that translates to $487.6 million in sales compared to $513.7 million in 2002. The unit sales tracked 10.5% beh
Jack Smith Joins Florida Mall Advisory Board
The Design World Center at the Fashion Mall in Plantation, FL announced that Jack A. Smith, founder and former C.E.O. of The Sports Authority will join their advisory board…
Head Q1 Sales Dip Leads to Widening Loss
Head N.V. announced net sales decreased 1.7% to $73.6 million. The net loss increased 177% to $9.9 million for the three months ended 31st March, 2003. Sales in the Winter Sports division jumped 38.0%, Racquet Sports sales fell 10.1%, Diving was down 11