DSW Inc. announced a 4.5% increase in net income of $9.3 million for the second quarter, compared with $8.9 million last year. Net sales for the quarter were $276.2 million, a 17.8% rise from $234.4 million during last year's second quarter. The seco
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Cutter and Buck Heads Off Shareholder Challenge; Announces Corporate Governance Initiatives
Cutter & Buck Inc. has accelerated its previously announced initiative to eliminate its classified board structure and the related supermajority vote requirement. If the company's proposal is approved by shareholders at their upcoming meeting, all me
Copeland Sports Returns to Walnut Creek Market
Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, California, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area. The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, Septem
Forzani Posts Q2 Loss on Repositioning Charges; Sees Strong BTS Results…
The Forzani Group experienced a solid fiscal second quarter at retail with positive comps in both corporate and franchise stores. The retail increase was partly due to the inclusion of Nevada Bob's franchise retail sales and the National Sports corp
Ashworth Gets Lift from Gekko to Post Fiscal Q3 Sales Gain, While Department Stores Eat into Bottom Line…
Ashworth, Inc. saw continued weakness in its domestic golf channel business in the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, but is also starting to learn the lessons of increased distribution in the department store channel as heavy markdown allowances attribu
Antigua Sees Q2 Income Fall…
A 3.0% sales gain for the second quarter was not enough to prevent a sharp drop in the bottom line for apparel manufacturer Antigua Enterprises, Inc. Sales increased for the quarter to $13.2 million from $12.8 million last year.
Despite the sales gain, g
World Wide Cycle Supply Recalls Bicycles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with World Wide Cycle Supply, is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles. The company stated that the fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, cau
Black Dot Launches Spring Line at ASR
Black Dot, known for its performance snowboarding apparel, announced its plans to introduce a new lifestyle apparel collection to make the brand available to retailers year-round. The Spring 2006 line will be unveiled at Action Sports Retailer in San Die
Forest Service Rescinds Campground Fees for Hurricane Victims
The USDA Forest Service is taking another step to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina by temporarily rescinding the fee requirement for campgrounds and the 14-day stay limit
for camping on some National Forest System lands in the Southern Region. The norm
Kellwood Sees Q2 Strength in Outdoor Brands…
Kellwood Company, parent company to Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Slumberjack, reported relatively flat top-line sales during the second quarter, but the bottom line slipped into the red due to extensive restructuring charges. The restructuring did not have
Hibbett Updates Status of Stores Post Katrina
Hibbett Sporting Goods lost a total of three stores due to Hurricane Katrina and will be assessing insurance claims related to those stores. One of these stores is expected to re-open within the next six to eight weeks. An additional seven stores are curr
Adopt-a-Crag is Right Around the Corner
The Access Fund is proud to announce that the sixth annual Adopt-a-Crag kicks off during the month of September in more than 85 locations around the country with more events being organized every day. Adopt-a-Crag is the Access Fund’s signature stewardshi
Stage Stores August Comps Increase 1.5%
Stage Stores reported that total sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2005 increased 5.2% to $111.2 million from $105.7 million in the prior year four-week period ended August 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 1.5% versus an increase o
Federated Sees August Comps Up 1.1%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported a 1.3% increase in total sales to $1.069 billion for the four weeks ended August 27, 2005, compared to total sales of $1.056 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's August sa
Kohl’s August Comps Increase 4.6%
Kohl's Corporation reported that sales for the four-week period ended August 27, 2005 increased 14.3% over the four-week period ended August 28, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 4.6%…