Nordstrom Sees 7.5% Surge in April Same Store Sales
Nordstrom, Inc. is reporting a 7.5% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended May 2, 2009…
Nike to Increase Sales by 40% by 2015
In its first analyst meeting in three years, Nike announced plans to increase sales by 40% to $27 billion by 2015. In its full fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, its sales were $19.2 billion. Significant growth is expected to come from foreign markets, appar
West Marine Narrows Q1 Loss
West Marine, Inc. said a recovery in demand for high-ticket items like boats, motors and electronics propelled sales 8.5% to $109.6 million in the first quarter…
Sean John to be Sold Exclusively at Macy’s
Sean John, the contemporary fashion sportswear company, and Macy's, Inc., announced they have reached an agreement under which Macy's will be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for the Sean John men's sportswear collection beginni
Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 Proceedings
The Walking Company emerged from Chapter 11 after its reorganization plan was approved in bankruptcy court in Santa Barbara, CA…
NBA’s Mark Jackson Launches Basketball Apparel Line
Former NBA great and current ESPN/ABC personality, Mark Jackson, has launched a new basketball apparel line named Hand Down Man Down, with the acronym HDMD serving as the brand logo…
Golfsmith Q1 Sales Dip 2%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported sales dipped 1.7% in the first quarter to $67.6 million compared to net revenues of $68.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Net revenues reflect a 1.0% decrease in comparable store sales and a 13
Intrawest Refinances Debt
Ski resort operator Intrawest has reached a deal to refinance its corporate debt, apparently staving off a bid by lenders to auction off the company's assets…
Garmin’s Q1 Outdoor/Fitness Sales Jump 28%
Garmin Ltd. said sales of its outdoor/fitness segment rose 28% to $103 million, but that total revenues declined 1% in the first quarter ended March 27, 2010, due to poor sales in its larger auto/mobile segment…
Timberland Posts First Quarter Gains Across the Board; U.S. Turnaround Underway
Helped by growth overseas, The Timberland Co. reported first quarter 2010 net income climbed 61.6% on a 6.9% revenue gain…
Talus Outdoor Names Norwegian Distributor for ColdAvenger
Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC of Missoula, MT will distribute its innovative ColdAvenger mask in Norway through XC Sports. The venture marks Talus' first distribution partner in Europe…
Sport Supply Group Acquires Assets in Two Midwest Dealers
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has recently acquired a substantial stake in Coach’s Sports Corner, a regional team sports distributor based in Sandusky, OH, as well as a certain assets of Greg Larson Sports, a national cataloger and regional team sports d
Volcom Sees Q1 Profit on Surge in Men’s Sales
While executives at Volcom are optimistic about the company’s stellar first quarter numbers, skepticism remains with regard to the overall state of the economy and how it will carry over into the second quarter — and the remainder of fiscal 2010. R
Luxottica Continues to Exceed Expectations
Citing heightened net sales from Sunglass Hut and Oakley, Luxottica Group’s first quarter US dollars experienced a 6.1% increase in the first quarter of 2010…
Yakima Expands Cycling Sponsorships
Yakima is expanding its sponsorship of cycling under its new owners, starting with the Tour of California May 16 – 23, 2010. The company will maintain its support of Bikes Belong, the International Mountain Bike Association, including the IMBA World Summi
