While the Puma booth at WSA wasn’t as packed as past shows, the folks at the trend-setting brand had plenty to be pleased about as the company posted yet another stellar quarter in Q2. In currency-neutral terms, consolidated group sales increased to 56.
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MLB Names New Partners in New Long-Term Exclusive Licensing Deals
Major League Baseball has inked new five-year licensing agreements for the global rights to produce official Major League Baseball adult apparel and headwear. The combined value of the agreements guarantees Major League Baseball and the Clubs more than $5
Puma Q2 Earnings Jump 124% on 46% Sales Gain
Puma reported that second quarter consolidated sales increased 46.1% to €300.9 ($342.2) million. On a currency neutral basis, sales were up 56.8%. Apparel gained 63.4% and footwear grew 41.2% in the quarter. In the Americas, positive growth in the U.S.
Liquidmetal Q2 Loss Widens as Sales Triple
Liquidmetal(R) Technologies, Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter increased 199% to $6.4 million from revenues of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2002. Due to restructuring efforts, the loss from continuing operations in the second quarte
Finish Line Opens 500th Store
The Finish Line will open its 500th retail store at the Mall of America on Friday, August 1, 2003. To celebrate the grand opening, Finish Line will give away 500 pairs of shoes to the first 500 customers in line…
GloTech Sponsors Courier Championship
GloTech Industries announced that it will sponsor the North American Cycle Courier Championships in Washington DC on August 1-3, 2003.
GSI Commerce Narrows Q2 Loss on 502% Sales Increase
GSI Commerce announced net revenue for second quarter was $50.3 million, compared with net revenue of $33.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2002, an increase of 52.3%. Net merchandise sales increased 83.9%, including a 43.3% increase in sporting
West Marine July Comps Inch Up 1.0%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended July 26, 2003 were $76.1 million, a 28.5% increase from net sales of $59.2 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended July 26, 2003 increas
Columbia Appoints New International Head
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed William Tung to the post of Director of International Sales and Operations. Tung, who will report directly to president & CEO Tim Boyle, will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an international distr
Carmody Elected Chairman of Non-Profit Group
Former Reebok, Brooks and Nike executive Tom Carmody was elected Chairman of the Board of AmeriDream, the nation’s largest down payment gift giving assistance program charitable organization…
Brooks Sponsors Hanson Original Distance Project
Brooks Sports was awarded the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsorship by Kevin and Keith Hanson of the Hansons Original Distance Project. This venture is dedicated to reviving the United States as a powerhouse in long-distance running…
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Luxottica Q2 Retail Comp Stores Sales Off 3.7%
Luxottica Group saw consolidated net sales for the second quarter decline 19.6%, or down 5.2% currency neutral, to €707.0 ($804.0) million verus the year-ago quarter. Consolidated net income for the quarter was €67.7 ($76.99) million and consolidated net
Special Charges Kill Unifi’s Q2 Earnings; Sales Down 20%
Unifi, Inc. announced a net loss of $30.5 million, or 57 cents per share, for the quarter ending June 29, 2003, which includes $16.9 million in severance costs and $13.9 million in costs associated with the previously reported DuPont arbitration award. U
Boats Drive Brunswick’s Q2 Gains in Net Income, Sales
Brunswick Corporation saw a 16% increase in net earnings and a 12% increase in operating earnings in the second quarter of 2003. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.59 compared with $0.51 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2002. Net sales wer