After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again. According to NRF's 2010 Tax Returns Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, 43
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Total Apparel Group Reports Growth in Q4
Total Apparel Group, Inc., the U.S. distributor of the FIFA, Kappa and Robe Di Kappa brands, reported revenues of$552,990 in its fourth quarter. It also said it remains committed and on pace to complete its audit by the end of Q1 2010 and will immediately
New Legislations, Rulings Point to Loosening Gun Laws
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a legislation enacted by Congress recently will change the rules governing possession of firearms on National Wildlife Refuges…
Iconix Brand’s Q4 Bolstered by Wal-Mart Athletic Rollout
Iconix Brand Group. reported Q409 sales jumped 21% to $65.8 million, boosted by the rollout of its sports brands in licensing deals with Wal-Mart and its acquisition of Mark Ecko Enterprises, which includes Zoo York…
Deckers Again Relies on UGG for Positive Year; Sees Boost from Teva in 2010
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales rose 14.7% to $348.0 million in the fourth quarter on strength of its direct and international business. While UGG continue to be its star performer, the company expects Teva to grow in double-digits this year…
Garmin’s Strong Fourth Quarter Can’t Rescue Weak Year
A substantial holiday season pushed Garmin Ltd. to fourth quarter results that exceeded expectations, with profits jumping almost 77% for the period…
New Balance to Sponsor NSSF Outdoor Nationals Event
New Balance announced an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) in the Outdoor Nationals event, renamed the New Balance Outdoor Nationals…
Dillard’s Returns to Profitability
Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…
Warnaco Q4 Swimwear Revenues Climb 10%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% (8% on a constant currency basis) in the fourth quarter to $50.8 million, reflecting gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% o
SGMA’s Annual Sports Participation Study to Examine Fandom
For the first time in the 10-year history of SGMA's Annual Sports & Fitness Participation Study, the organization plans to include new questions to explore 'fandom' for the many sports and related activities that affect sports participation
Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009
European bicycle manufacturer Accell Group N.V. reported profits rose 15% on a 6% rise in sales to €572.6 million ($736.0mm) in 2009, mostly from organic growth. The company said it expected sales to grow this year, but said it was too difficult to
Longstreth Founder Inducted into Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Barbara Longstreth, owner of Longstreth Women's Sports in Parker Ford, PA, has been selected for induction into the Northern California Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. She will be inducted at a ceremony and dinner Feb. 27 at the Marines' Memor
Modell’s Launches Community Weekend to Showcase Stores
From March 6 (Saturday) through March 8 (Monday), Modell's Sporting Goods is holding “Modell's Community Weekend” to encourage customers to see the recent upgrade of their stores. Over those three days, all customers shopping at Modell's wi
Hunter Safety Systems Names Assistant Marketing Director
Hunter Safety System has announced the addition of Michael Wydner to the company. In his role as assistant director of marketing, Wydner is responsible for developing programs with hunter education foundations to promote treestand safety and build the HSS
Volcom’s Q4 Revenues Fell 7.8%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales slid 7.8% in the fourth quarter to $64.2 million from $69.6 million a year ago. Total revenues in the company's U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territories ou