Warrior Sports, a division of New Balance, has acquired Made In America Sports, a manufacturer of hockey gloves, sports bags, pant covers and accessories. MIA Sports, which is based in Montreal, Quebec, has approximately 23 employees, which are all expec
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American Apparel Revenues Jump 24% in Q1…
American Apparel's Q1 sales climbed 24%, to $73.5 million from $59.3 million last year. Same-store sales rose 17%. Wholesale results were $35.3 million for the 2007 first quarter as compared to $35.5 million for the 2006 first quarter…
One Year Later: The GoLite / Timberland Deal…
A year after sealing a rather unique acquisition deal, the GoLite/Timberland partnership has more than met expectations, but both sides says they've only started to reach the partnership’s potential. Under the deal announced last year, Timberland pur
Balega Names Account Marketing Coordinator
Balega International named Ashley Kelso as account marketing coordinator. In this newly created position, Ms. Kelso will spearhead Balega’s efforts on sales and marketing initiatives that spread the Balega message throughout the United States…
Westlife Hires New Design Talent
Westlife Distribution U.S.A. LLC hired Doug Manson to senior graphic designer for 686 and Sepia Clothing. Doug has been a part of the surf, skate and snow industries since 2000, starting his career as the associate art director at TransWorld SNOWboarding
Westcomb Hires Base Camp
Westcomb retained Base Camp Communications to handle its public relations and brand communications moving forward. Base Camp will develop a brand communications campaign for Westcomb that helps show why Westcomb’s approach to the outdoor apparel market is
Sierra Designs Gives Sales Awards to Hanson, Harwood, Thomas, and Hammond
Sierra Designs announced Larry Hanson and Tim Harwood of Adventure Sports Marketing in the midwest and Tom Hammond and Rod Thomas of Adventure Marketing Group in the southeast have been honored with the Sierra Designs outstanding achievement and sales awa
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.
Everlast Faces Termination Fees if Hidary Deal Falls Through…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. said that it will be required to pay Hidary Group a $3 million termination fee under certain circumstances if it ends a merger agreement between the companies during the current “go shop” period, according to a filing with the Secu
Quiksilver Continues Struggle With Hardgoods…
Quiksilver, Inc. slipped into the red during their fiscal second quarter ended on April 30, due primarily to seasonal losses in the Rossignol business and declines in the Cleveland Golf business. Quiksilver’s core action sports brands remained strong thro
Crocs Inks Licensing Deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Crocs, Inc. and Jibbitz, LLC ahve entered entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, and Scooby-Doo for use with their footwear and shoe charms. The new Crocs footwear designs will feat
Ross Stores May Comps Increase 1%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $450 million for May, a 9% increase over the $412 million in sales for the four weeks ended June 3, 2006. Same store sales for the four weeks ended June 2, 2007 increased 1% compared to the four weeks ended June 3, 2006
Stage Stores Comps Climb 1.4% in May; Cuts Q2 Guidance
Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the four-week May period beginning May 6, 2007 and ending June 2, 2007 increased 9.8% to $116.6 million from $106.2 million in the prior year four-week period beginning April 30, 2006 and ending May 27, 2006. Moore store
Limited Brands Sees May Comps Rise 2%
Limited Brands, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four weeks ended June 2, 2007 increased 2% compared to the four weeks ended June 3, 2006. The company reported net sales of $774.7 million for the four weeks ended June 2, 2007 compared to sales
Nordstrom Same-Store Sales Increase 6.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported sales rose 6.1% for the four-week period ending June 2, to $637.8 million from $600.9 million. Same-store sales increased 6.3%…
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