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DSW Ups View on Q1 Gains
DSW Inc. forecast first quarter same-store sales growth of about 16%. As a result, the footwear chain raised its full-year profit view to between $1.65 a share and $1.75 a share, up from its previous outlook of between $1.35 a share and $1.45 a share…
Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 Proceedings
The Walking Company emerged from Chapter 11 after its reorganization plan was approved in bankruptcy court in Santa Barbara, CA…
Snow Sports Sales Grow 4% in ’09/’10 Season
Snowsport Sales for the 2009/2010 season were up 4% over last season, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Snow sport retailers sold $2.94 billion this season compared to $2.82 billion a year ago. Although sales were up in dollars, fewer units were sold thi
IMBA Raises Nearly $600K for Public Lands Initiative
Just a week after launching the Public Lands Initiative, the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) said that the bicycle industry has pledged $587,000 for the project…
China Remains on Special 301 Watch List
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is removing Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland from its Special 301 Watch List of countries that don't do enough to protect intellectual property, but remains concerned about China’s implementation
Federal Study Shows Obesity Rising Much Faster Among Girls
The percentage of obese girls in the United States increased more than twice as much as the percentage of obese boys from 2003 to 2007, according to a study released Monday by researchers at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
Cabela’s Reports Q1 Earnings Up 58%; Direct Segment Boosts Sales
Cabela's Incorporated reported total revenue for the quarter of 2010, adjusted for divestitures, increased 5.1% to $559.6 million; retail store revenue decreased 1.5% to $271.3 million; direct revenue increased 2.1% to $222.7 million; and comparable
American Hiking Society Releases $10 Map App for iPhone
American Hiking Society launched an iPhone app called HIKE GPS that contains more than 300 free recreational maps – encompassing more than five million square miles of the United States. The $9.99 app performs many popular tasks of a handheld GPS unit fo
Steve Madden’ Q1 Sales Climb 23%
Steve Madden reported first quarter net sales increased 22.5% to $131.6 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 13.6% for the first quarter. First quarter net income increased 134% to $15.4 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, compared to $6.6
Injinji Signs on The Summit Group and Sean Vill as New Sales Reps
Injinji, manufacturer of the Performance Toesock, said hired Sean Vill and Denise Vill-Olson to represent the company in the Pacific Northwest, including WA, OR, AK and northern ID, and The Summit Group, headed by Jim Kelly, to handle the Southeast, incl
ATK Partners with Duck Commander, Buck Commander Brands
ATK has announced a new partnership with the Duck Commander and Buck Commander brands…
Volcom’s Q1 Sales, Earnings Up on Strong U.S. Segment
Volcom, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter ended March 31 were $77.4 million compared with $68.3 million in the first quarter of 2009. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and mos
Weyco’s Earnings Rise in Q1
Weyco Group, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $61.0 million, an increase of 4% from 2009 sales of $58.9 million. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.9 million, up from $2.5 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share were 34 cents per sha
Jarden Outdoors Q1 Sales Up 3%
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment generated sales of $614.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, up 3.9% from $591.3 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Operating earnings for the segment reached $39.9 million, up 50% from $26.
DSW Raises 2010 Profit Outlook
DSW Inc raised its profit outlook for the full year, citing a better performance in the first quarter. DSW forecast first-quarter same-store sales growth of about 16%…
