SGB Update Apparel
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February
The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over
West Marine Sees 5.7% Sales Gain; Net Loss Widens
West Marine, Inc. posted a preliminary unaudited net loss for the fourth quarter of $17.4 million, or 82 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or 16 cents per share last year. Net sales for the quarter were $124.8 million, a 5.7% increa
Neiman-Marcus Group Reports 3.0% Increase in Same-Store Sales
The Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. reported that February sales increased 5.8% to $291 million from $282 million for the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the group increased 3.0% for the month…
Paddlesport 2006 Will Be in Somerset, NJ
Paddlesport 2006 will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new products and share their passion for paddlesports. Exhibitors will includ
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
