180s is taking on Walgreen’s in a patent infringement case involving the company’s ear-warmers. Walgreen’s has allegedly been selling a product under the brand name ‘Ear Band’ that is identical to 180’s mainstay wrap-behind-the-head ear-warmer, which has
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BD Hires Two New Reps
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced the hiring of Jack Tackle and Kim Miller as Climbing Hardware Sales Representatives for the Rocky Mountain Territory…
Shoe Carnival Q4 Earnings Fall 93% on 4.9% Sales Gain
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that net earnings for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004 were $113,000 compared with net earnings of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were a penny per share compared with 13 cents
Dick’s Q4 Net Income Up 36% on 4.6% Comp Store Sales Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004 increased 36% to $26.0 million and earnings per share increased 22% to $1.00 per diluted share as compared to net income of $19.1 million and earnings per s
Spyder Signs on as Austrian Ski Team Sponsor
Spyder Active Sports, a leading technical ski apparel brand, has signed an agreement to be an official supplier to the Austria Ski Team. Spyder will outfit the Alpine team on a long-term basis, including the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torin, Italy. The team
Bell Canoe Stays Involved and Wins Vendor Award
Bell Canoe Works had a busy year in 2003 with community involvement, sponsorships, and awards. Meanwhile, the rapidly growing canoe and paddlesports accessory company continues construction on its new plant. Bell will move into its new home beginning in A
Veltex to Acquire Embroidery Firm
Veltex Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase MKL, Inc., Anaheim, California, in a cash plus stock transaction. MKL, a private company, specializes in embroidery of logos and other designs on caps and garments for the promotional products i
Vail Resorts Reports Record Q2
Vail Resorts announced financial results for Q2 of 2004. Mountain revenue was $201.4 million, a 6.9% increase from $188.4 million for the comparable period last year. Mountain expense increased $3.4 million, or 2.7%, to $126.9 million. Lodging revenue for
National Geographic Adventure Appoints New Account Manager…
Brigitte Baron has been appointed account manager of the Northwest region for National Geographic Adventure magazine. Formerly the magazine's New England account manager, Baron is relocating this week from New York to Adventure's Los Angeles off
American Skiing Company Weathers Difficulties at Eastern Resorts
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for its second fiscal quarter and six months ended January 25, 2004. The Company reported improved financial performance at its western resorts that has helped mitigate the impact of challenging wea
Quiksilver Fiscal Q1 Net Up 40% on 33% Sales Gain; Raises 2004 Guidance
Quiksilver, Inc. announced consolidated revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 ended January 31, 2004 increased 33% to $256.1 million compared to $192.1 million for the year-ago period. Consolidated net income for the Q1 increased 40% to $9.2 milli
Muellers Finalize Crested Butte Purchase
Tim and Diane Mueller, owners of Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, VT and operators of Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH are pleased to announce that the purchase of Crested Butte Ski Resort in Colorado from the Callaway and Walton families and it subsid
TJX February Comps Jump 10%
The TJX Companies reported February 2004 sales results for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004, were $934 million, up 20% over the $776 million achieved during the four-week period ended March 1, 2003. Consolidated comparable store sales for the
Federated Posts 9.0% February Comp Store Sales Increase
Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.070 billion for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004, an increase in total sales of 8.8 percent compared to total sales of $984 million in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's
Finish Line Fiscal Q4 Comps Jump 19%
The Finish Line, Inc. reported net sales of $305.3 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended February 28, 2004, an increase of 30% over net sales of $234.4 million for Q4 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q4 increased 19% on top of a 10% increas