Gander Mountain Company reported sales and earnings results for the first time as a public company, but the earnings picture that looked brighter at year-end just before its very strong IPO fell back into the red again as the net loss widened more than 21
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Hibbett Sets Bar Higher Again in Q1…
Hibbett Sporting Goods posted another record quarter and continues to improve upon its model that enabled the company to deliver an 8.1% return on sales for the first quarter versus its sector-leading 7.1% ROS for the 2003 full year and a 6.6% ROS in Q1 l
Bob’s Stores Adds Value to TJX in Q1…
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that first quarter sales at Bob's Stores were $61.4 million and posted operating earnings of $1.25 million at the 31-door unit acquired last year after a hard bidding process with Dick's Sporting Goods and their
SIA Sums Up Winter Season at Retail…
Terrific ski conditions in the West, and record skier visits at many resorts were balanced out this year by bitter cold and an abundance of ice in the East. Still, the SIA retail audit for the entire 2003-2004 retail season showed some respectable growth
SIA Reports Final SnowSports Retail Results…
The terrific ski conditions in the West, and record skier visits at many resorts were balanced out this year by bitter cold and an abundance of ice in the east. Still the SIA retail audit for the entire 2003-2004 retail season showed some respectable grow
Dick’s Seems to Like the Competition…
Dick's Sporting Goods looks to be quite pleased with their entry into the Indianapolis market, the hometown of rival Galyan’s Trading Company. The retailer also continues to look south as it soon enters the former home state of its chief competitor,
Gander Mountain Sees Upside in Newer Warehouse Formats, Southern States…
Gander Mountain Company reported sales and earnings results for the first time as a public company, but the earnings picture that looked brighter at year-end just before its very strong IPO fell back into the red again as the net loss widened more than 21
AKU enters U.S. Market
AKU, Trekking and Outdoor Footwear, with headquarters in the Montebelluna region in Italy, has named Joe Guglielmetti General Manager for its U.S. operations. Guglielmetti will be responsible for overseeing sales, marketing, and distribution in the U.S. o
Hibbett Q1 Net Income Jumps 53.4% on 8.8% Comp Sales Gain
Hibbett Sporting Goods reported that net sales for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004 increased 21.3% to $96.5 million compared with $79.6 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 8.8%. Net income increased 53.4% to $8.1 millio
Torpedo Sports to Liquidate Subsidiary
Torpedo Sports USA, Inc. has evaluated the future business prospects for its children's snow products and related business conducted by its wholly owned subsidiary, Torpedo Sports, Inc. of Canada, as previously announced on February 4, 2004. Followi
The Finish Line Issues Statement After Foot Locker CEO Makes Charge
The Finish Line, Inc. issued a press release late Thursday in response to comments made by Foot Locker chairman and CEO Matt Serra on a conference call with analysts following FL's Q1 earnings release. Finish Line said they issued the statement due
SGMA: Apparel Sales Down on Declining Prices
Consumer spending for sports apparel declined 2.1% in 2003 to $37.0 billion, according to research by The NPD Group, but other signs indicate that consumer enthusiasm for casual, sporty clothing is on the increase. Consumers actually purchased 3% more it
Big Business Brings Big Attention to Roadless Ruling…
The Oregon Natural Resources Council and the OIA Business for Wilderness program spearheaded an initiative that has been garnering a great deal of national and international press coverage. Some of the biggest names in Oregon's corporate world joined
Shoe Carnival Q1 Net Down 9.8% on 2.2% Comp Sales Decline
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that net earnings for the first quarter ended May 1 were $4.6 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $5.1 million, 39 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales for the first qu
Climb High Presents Annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholorship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut has announced the winner of the second annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Jon Shea of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and full outfitting