November Retail Gets Early Holiday Lift…
Retail comparable store sales managed a low-singles increase for the fiscal month of November as the shifting retail calendar gave the month an extra week of Holiday sales. Sales were also aided, though, by several cold bouts and bits of nasty weather th
Solstice Outdoor Appoints East Coast Reps
Solstice Outdoor, Inc. appointed a new team of sales representatives on the East Coast this November. Dan Eubank, Steve Robin and Jeffery Winnick will be the company’s key East Coast sales team…
NRF Looks for Improvements in WTO Retail Regulations
The National Retail Federation is reviewing a draft text of proposed new trade remedy rules released today by the World Trade Organization, and will focus on whether the draft will result in reforms to end the increasing abuse of anti-dumping and counterv
Report: Dick’s Plots Larger HQ…
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. has filed a preliminary land development application for a new, larger headquarters on Pittsburgh International Airport property…
Summit Golf Brands Adds Zero Restriction Outerwear to Stable
Summit Golf Brands has acquired Zero Restriction Outerwear. Specific terms of the deal were not announced. Zero Restriction joins the Fairway & Greene and EP Pro brands, who, since January 2006, have been owned by Summit Golf Brands. Summit is a division
Shoe Carnival Q3 Earnings Fall On Weaker Comps; Athletic Makes a Comeback…
Shoe Carnival, Inc. continued to see a tough retail climate in the third quarter, as they experienced declines in almost all categories except athletic and women’s flats. Back-to-school was described as positive, but macroeconomic issues and the weather c
Asics First Half Sales Jump on U.S. Footwear Strength…
Asics Corp. reported that 2007 first half revenue increased 14.0% to ¥108.74 billion ($912.3 mm) from ¥95.40 billion ($828.1 mm) for the same period last year. Net income jumped 18.2% to ¥8.29 billion ($69.6 mm) from ¥7.02 billion ($60.9 mm)…
Gramicci Expands HQ
Gramicci apparel has a new expanded the brand's headquarters, which has been dubbed the “Global Habitat,” in the historic Hill Section of Agoura California. Gramicci, lead by president Marty Weening, has successfully completed Stage Two of its Strat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 Net Income Jumps 57%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. net income increased 57% to $12.2 million and earnings per diluted share increased 43% to 10 cents, compared to prior year net income of $7.8 million, or seven cents per diluted share. Net sales for the quarter increased 1
Asics Sees Strong U.S. Results Boost First Half
Asics Corp. reported that first half revenue increased 14.0% to ¥108.74 billion ($912.3 mm) from ¥95.40 billion ($828.1 mm) for the same period last year. Net income jumped 18.2% to ¥8.29 billion ($69.6 mm) from ¥7.02 billion ($60.9 mm). Continuous stron
Motor Tabs Builds Sales Force and Adds Distributors
Sports Engine LLC’s Motor Tabs Fluid Replacement System recently secured distribution in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the company significantly expanded its domestic sales force by adding two rep groups and three inde
adidas Looks Off-Court With Mitchell and Ness…
adidas looks to take a step back in time, announcing recently the acquisition of Mitchel & Ness Nostalgia Company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the company will become a part of adidas’ Sports Licensed Division, which currently houses both t
Aldila’s Q3 Sales, Earnings Fall…
Aldila Inc. reported Q3 sales fell 19% to $13.2 million from $16.3 million. Net income fell 76% to $687,000, or 12 cents a share, from $2.9 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Excluding a year-ago special credit, net income in the latest quarter was down 59
True Temper Q3 Loss Widens…
True Temper Sports, Inc. recorded a 12.3% increase in third quarter sales to $24.1 million from $21.5 million. The golf equipment supplier widened its net loss to $22.8 million from $4.1 million a year ago. The latest quarter included a $13 million charge
RECALL: Nike Chin Straps
Nike, Inc. is recalling approximately 235,000 Football Helmet Chin Straps as the chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries…
