Vail Resorts Sees Fiscal Q3 Revenues Grow 8.2%…
In a healthy wrap-up to its 2006/2007 ski season, Vail Resorts Inc.'s revenue grew 8.2% in its third quarter ended April 30, to $369.5 million. Net income advanced 14.9% to $78.5 million, or $1.99 per share, from $68.3 million, or $1.75, a year ago.
Grassroots Retailers Head to the Early Show
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance kicked off its annual Early Show on June 11th. The Early Show is an invitation-only event for 30 vendors to meet with the 32 retailers in the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. Each member is required to meet with each vendor all
Stein Mart Comps Climb 2.5% in May
Stein Mart, Inc. total sales for the month of May decreased 0.6% to $ 118.9 million compared to $ 119.6 million last year. Comparable store sales for the fiscal period ended June 2, 2007 increased 2.5%…
Target’s Comps Jump 5.8% in May
Target Corp reported that sales for the four weeks ended June 2 increased 10.1% to $4.33 billion from $3.93 billion a year ago. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 5.8 percent. In the 2006 May period, comps grew 5.7%…
Kohl’s Reports May Comp Hike of 10.5%
Kohl's Corp reported sales for the four-week period ended June 2, increased 18.5%, to $1.19 billion from $1 billion. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 10.5%…
Nautilus to Open New Outlet in OR
Nautilus is opening a new apparel and footwear factory outlet for cycling, running and fitness enthusiasts Friday, June 8 at the Woodburn Company Stores complex along Interstate 5 at Woodburn, OR. The 2,400-foot factory store is the twelfth such store ope
Mark Wilford Joins Metolius as Sales Rep
Metolius hired a new regional Sales Representative for the Midwest territory, Mark Wilford. Based in Fort Collins, Wilford joins Metolius with 19 years of outside sales experience in the Midwest and over 35 years of climbing experience. In his years of ex
Nike’s Latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report Sets New Benchmarks…
Nike released an updated version of its Corporate Social Responsibility report last week, and while many mainstream media outlets reduced its contents to a simple reduction in overtime, the company actually laid out a broad series of goals that will likel
Perry Ellis Signs Footwear Licenses with ACI Int’l
Perry Ellis International has entered into new licensing agreements with ACI International Inc. to design, manufacture and distribute dress, and casual athletic footwear for the Perry Ellis and Perry Ellis Portfolio brands and to design, manufacture and d
Brooks Gains More Traction in Specialty Running Market
According to the recently released Sports Marketing Surveys Running Specialty Store Sales Survey, Brooks Sports, Inc. took home first-place standings for its “Brand Strength Forecast” and “Market Strength Forecast” in the specialty running industry. Addit
Skechers Addresses Buyout Speculation…
After reports surfaced that Skechers, Inc. was in discussions with a private equity firm to be acquired and taken private, Skechers CEO Robert Greenberg released a letter to the company's employees…
Swim/Action Revs Catapult for Perry Ellis…
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported Q1 revenues surged 50% in swimwear and 110% in action sports. In swim, strong performances came from Nike, Perry Ellis and JAG, a new license signed last year. In action sports, both Redsand and Gotcha brands led t
O’Neill Family Sells Marks…
The O'Neill family sold the international rights to its O'Neill apparel trademarks to Logo International B.V., a European fashion group. The deal, which is actually comprised of two separate transactions, gives Logo International B.V. the rights
MLB, MLBPA Extend Agreements with VF Imagewear…
Following its acquisition of Majestic Athletic in February, VF Imagewear, Inc. extended its strategic licensing agreements with both Major League Baseball Properties and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Specifically, the agreements cover aut
Edwin Watts Acquired by Sun Capital Affiliate…
An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. has acquired Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC. Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Edwin Watts Golf is a multi-channel retailer of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through 66 retail stores, in ten southern
