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Zumiez Comps Jump 28% For February
Zumiez Inc. saw total net sales for the month of February increase 52.9% to $14.4 million, compared to $9.4 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 28.0% for the past month, versus a comparable store sales
VF Corp. Names Wiseman as President and COO
VF Corporation appointed Eric C. Wiseman as President and Chief Operating Officer having him assume responsibility for the company's day-to-day operations. Wiseman, 50, who previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Brands, will continue t
Mountain Sprouts Receives ‘Export Achievement Award’
The U.S. Department of Commerce's “Export Achievement Award” was promoted to Mountain Sprouts for their efforts in exporting high-quality, U.S.-made, children's outerwear to Canada, Japan, and Europe…
East North Central Sporting Goods Sales Behind Nationwide Pace
In the East North Central states (OH, IN, IL, MI, WI), overall sporting goods store sales grew 19.2% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the East North Central states reached $3.7 billion. Of that amount, $1.85 billio
Escalade Sports Takes Q4 Hit from Sears Decline…
Escalade, Inc.'s main priority was increasing profitability to reverse last year's decline that resulted from restructuring operations and asset write-downs. As a result, profits were up even though sales were down. ESCA net income grew to $3.1
Shoe Pavilion Rides 5.5% Comps Gain to 18.9% Sales Jump…
For the fourth quarter, Shoe Pavilion, Inc. saw comparable store sales increase 5.5% on top of a 14.7% jump last year. Net sales for the quarter increased 18.9% to $29.5 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year.
Unaudited net income incre
All Regions Post Strong Result for Billabong H1…
Billabong Int’l saw sales revenues increase 16.0% to A$484.3 million ($364.3 mm) from A$417.5 million ($306.4 mm) in the prior corresponding period, while earnings per share lifted 14.2% to A38.6 cents (29 cents) per share.
In the Americas, sales were
Rebel Sport Ltd. Posts Double-Digit H1 Sales Gain…
Rebel Sport Limited’s sales revenue for the fiscal first half increased 13.5% from A$161.9 million ($121.8 mm) last year to A$183.9 million ($135.0 mm) this year. Same store sales increased 7.1%. Consolidated net profit for the first fiscal half-year was
Technology Takes Center Stage at OR…
While fashion trends in apparel always receive a lot of attention at both Outdoor Retailer shows, and fashion certainly garnered the most attention at the most recent SIA show, this year’s OR Winter Market showed that the outdoor industry is still focused
Perry Ellis Extends Nike Swim License; Expands West Coast Hub
Perry Ellis International has extended its license for Nike Swim through 2009 including men's, women's and children's swimwear, performance and casual swimwear products, apparel and swim equipment. This new agreement ensures continuity for
Ballard Promoted to Icebreaker USA President
Troy Ballard, US Market Manager for Icebreaker, has been promoted to President of Icebreaker USA. The promotion was designated by Icebreaker CEO Jeremy Moon one year after bringing Ballard on board to head up the US market. With just two years in indepen
Weiss to Head Marketing of K2 Europe
K2 Sports Europe appointed long-time K2 employee Andreas Weiss as the new Marketing Manager for Brand Marketing K2 Sports Europe. In cooperation with the respective Marketing Coordinators of K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, K2 Inline Skates, Madshus, Ride Snowboar
Wal-Mart Names Coleman Sporting Goods Supplier of the Year
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has named The Coleman Company, Inc. as its choice for the 2005 sporting goods supplier of the year. Wal-Mart, operating more than 3,800 facilities in the U.S., annually names its top performers by category, sporting goods being one
Earth Products Makes Promotions in Sales Force
Earth Products today made several promotions in the sales force for the Planet Earth and Adio Footwear brands. For Planet Earth, Chad Crites has been promoted to the Planet Earth Sales Manager, which will positively impact the brand’s specialty retailers
L.L. Bean To Open Several New Stores In New England
L.L.Bean, Inc. plans to open retail stores in three new states, along with significant investments in retail and operations at the home of their corporate headquarters and Flagship Retail Store in Freeport, Maine. The first will open September 2006 in Bur
