Thule Acquires TracRac
The Thule Group has acquired TracRac Inc., a manufacturer of branded truck racks and accessories in the U.S. Terms were not disclosed…
ESPN Finalizes Sale of BASS to Investor Group
ESPN Inc. has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC to a group of investors including Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland. An agreement in principle was announced in August by ESPN and the transaction was completed Monday…
The Buckle’s October Comps Increase 2.6%
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 30 increased 2.6% from comparable store net sales for the year earlier period. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month increased 6.7% to $71.1 million from net sales of $66
Timberland Revenues Rise 2.5% on Growth Overseas
The Timberland Co. reported revenue increased 2.5% to $432.3 million compared to the prior year period, reflecting growth across Europe and Asia, partially offset by a decline in North America. Net income jumped 38.1% to $52.2 million, or diluted earning
Stage Stores October Comps Dip 3.5%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week October period ended Oct. 30, 2010 decreased 1.1% to $100 million from $101 million in the prior year four week period ended Oct. 31, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 3.5%…
J.C. Penney’s Comps Dip 1.9%
J. C. Penney Co., Inc. reported its comparable store sales decreased 1.9% for the four-week period ended Oct. 30, 2010. Geographically, the company's best performing regions were the northeast and southwest regions, as compared to the central and nor
TJX Reports Flat Comps
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 30, were $1.8 billion, up 5% over the $1.7 billion achieved a year ago. Consolidated comparable store sales were flat…
Orange 21 Gains Additional Financing
Orange 21 Inc., the owner of the Spy Optic eyewear brand, said that effective Nov. 1, its wholly owned subsidiary Orange 21 North America Inc. (O21NA), entered into a $1.0 million promissory note with one of Orange 21 Inc.'s shareholders, Costa Brava
Pinnacle Selects New Midwest Rep Group
Silstar Corporation of America, parent company of Pinnacle Fishing, has appointed Proactive Sales & Marketing, LLC as its new sales rep group for the Midwestern U.S. Proactive Sales and Marketing will service existing accounts and develop new business thr
Crocs Launches First Toning Product
With its Nov. 1 launch of the new Crocs Tone collection, Crocs has entered the fast-growing toning footwear category. The Crocs Tone collection, which is available at Dick's Sporting Goods and via the company's online retail site, utilizes a thr
Weyco’s Q3 Revenues Dip 1.4%
Weyco reported net sales for the third quarter were $57.1 million, compared to third quarter 2009 sales of $57.9 million. Net earnings were flat at $3.4 million, or 30 cents a share…
Hanesbrands Completes Acquisition of Gear For Sports
Hanesbrands Inc. has completed its acquisition of GearCo, Inc., known as Gear For Sports, a seller of licensed logo apparel in collegiate bookstores and other channels…
ACE Publishes Annual Fitness Survey
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the top ten fitness trends for 2011. With over 2,700 responses, the findings conclude that consumers have a more positive outlook on the future economy and also realize the importance of taking care of them
Golfsmith International Third Quarter Bottom Line Shrinks on Store Closings
Golfsmith International reported third quarter sales for the period ended Oct. 2 edged up 3.0% on sales generated by new stores, although the company recorded a loss due largely to charges related to store closings…
West Marine Earnings Fall Short in Third Quarter
West Marine third quarter revenues were up 2.6% to $172.5 million versus $168.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Despite the uptick in revenues, earnings slid 14.5% to $7.4 million, or 32 cents a share, from $8.5 million, or 38 cents, in Q3 last year…
