DSW Inc. saw all regions of the U.S. provide positive comp store sales results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 29, with the West and Northeast showing the most growth for the family footwear retailer. DSW is getting contribution from a number of
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NSGA Study Sees Full-Line Shops Outpace Specialty in Profitability…
According to the most recent NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey, which is published every two years by the National Sporting Goods Association, Full-Line Sporting Goods appear to be making far more progress on the bottom line than their counterparts in th
RECALL: Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulators
Johnson Outdoor’s Scubapro is recalling about 670 X650 Second Stage Regulators. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs,
Lafuma Earnings Jump on Smooth Integration…
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.6% to €116.5 million ($139.3 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition, the company’s backlog increased 8%
U.S. Soccer Launches International Relations Program
On the eve of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer plans to launch a unique International Relations Program to help strengthen the organization’s ties within the worldwide soccer community. The announcement came in the presence of FIFA President Sepp Blat
Cascade Designs Taps European VP for New President
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed Joe Mc Swiney as President. Mc Swiney will replace company founder John Burroughs, currently serving as Interim President. Burroughs will continue his role as Chairman of the Board. Prior to this appointment, Mc Swiney serve
Legacy Paddlesports Adds New Sales Rep
Legacy Paddlesports LLC has hired angling expert Jimbo Meador to its sales, marketing and R&D team. Meador, who has spent his lifetime living, breathing and working with fishing-related product and services, has been featured in nationally distributed an
Ashworth Q2 Sales Up 2.1%; Income Slips
Ashworth, Inc. saw net revenue for the company's fiscal second quarter increase 2.1% to $66.0 million from $64.7 million for the same period last year. The company reported second quarter net income of $4.7 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, dow
TNF Promotes Three on RandD Team
The North Face announced changes to the Research & Design Department, resulting in cross category moves in Outerwear, Snowsports, Equipment and Sportswear. The North Face changes include the promotion of Neil Munro to Product Director, Outerwear; Matt Pag
PacSun May Comps Fall 2.6%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the month ending May 27, 2006 were $85.1 million, an increase of 5.6% over total sales of $80.7 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 2.6% during the same per
Nordstrom May Comps Climb 7.8%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $600.8 million for the four-week period ending May 27, 2006, an increase of 10.1% compared to sales of $545.6 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005. Same-store sales increased 7.8%…
Kohl’s May Comps Increase 3.1%
Kohl's Corporation posted a sales increase of 11.5% for the month of May with sales totaling $1.00 billion, up from $899.1 million for the same month last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.1%…
Nordstrom Comps Increase 7.8% in May
Nordstrom, Inc. reported sales of $600.8 million for the month of, a 10.1% jump from sales of $545.6 million during last year's May. Same-store sales increased 7.8%. Preliminary year-to-date sales of $2.39 billion were an increase of 8.5% from sales
Gander’s Loss Widens on Double-Digit Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company first quarter sales increased 15% to $155.6 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 10.4%. The company reported a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $23.0 million for both pr
NGF: April Rounds Played Up 8%
For the forth consecutive month, golf rounds played in the U.S. were up, according to the National Golf Foundation. An increase of 8.0% was achieved in April 2006 vs. April 2005, on a same-store basis, which resulted in a 9.0% gain year-to-date. The North
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