SGB Update Footwear

Return of Brands Fuels Q1 Comps Growth at Pacific Sunwear

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported broad improvements in the first quarter, including its first positive comps for both men’s and women’s since 2005, as sales accelerated in the back half of the period with the arrival of new brands,

New Stores, Strong Comps Fuel Zumiez First Quarter Sales

Zumiez Inc. reported revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011, driven by the addition of 48 new stores and comparable store sales growth of 12.9, which reflected 50.9 percent growth in e-commerce sales…

West Marine Taps REI Exec As CEO

West Marine, Inc.'s last week tapped an executive who played a key role in growing private label and multi-channel sales at outdoor specialty retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) as its new president and CEO…

Despite Softening Q1 Demand, Lenzing Expanding Rayon Capacity

Lenzing Group said sales and profits declined in the first quarter ended March 1, as a higher volume of rayon shipments failed to completely offset lower average fiber prices. The Austrian company continues to moving forward with its global capacity expa

Zumiez Doubles First-Quarter Earnings

Zumiez Inc. reported net income surged 136.8 percent to $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, from $1.9 million, or 6 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million from $105.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011 (13 weeks). C

Redcats Names New CEO at The Golf Warehouse

Redcats USA appointed Jonathan (Jon) Bernstein CEO of The Golf Warehouse, effective immediately. Bernstein has been named to the Redcats USA executive team and will be located in Wichita, KS, the home of The Golf Warehouse. He will report to Jay Berlin,