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Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location…
Chick’s Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three new stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Sporti
Group Opposing NYC Bat Ban to File Lawsuit on Monday
“Don’t Take My Bat Away,” a group representing coaches, players, youth baseball enthusiasts and batmakers, will formally file a lawsuit against the City of New York on Monday, May 7th, to stop a ban on the use of metal and composite bats in city high scho
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Open 15th SoCal Location
Chick's Sporting Goods has completed the first phase of its expansion plans with the opening of three stores since November of last year and plans to open its largest store this fall in Norco, Calif. Jim Chick, president and CEO of Chick's Spor
Cabela’s Revenues Up 14.2%; Net Down 22%
Cabela's Inc. reported revenues for the first quarter increased 14.2% to $462.1 million from $404.8 million. Net income decreased 22% to $7.1 million, or 11 cents a share, from $9.1 million, or 14 cents, a yera ago…
DancinDogg Golf Moves to New HQ
DancinDogg Golf has moved to a new location in Traverse City, Mich. Now headquartered at 1371 Trade Centre Drive in Traverse City, Mich., DancinDogg Golf’s new location includes an expanded warehouse, assembly area, and offices. In addition, the new locat
Shoe Pavilion CFO Leaves For ‘Another Specialty Retailer’
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. accepted the resignation of Bruce Ross, CFO, as he will leave the company to become CFO at another specialty retailer, effective May 30, 2007. Mr. Ross will oversee the preparation of Shoe Pavilion's first quarter Form 10-Q and ha
Hanesbrands to Stop Production at Three D.R. Facilities
Hanesbrands Inc. will cease production at three sewing and assembly operations located in Itabo, Dominican Republic. The company is consolidating sewing production into fewer facilities that are aligned with textile fabric production and can operate more
Brooks Sports Commemorates Beloved Team Member
On Saturday, April 21, Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan, Brooks Sports Customer Service Representative, was hit by a car in Seattle and died at the scene. Brooks is setting up a scholarship fund and will release a special shoe in her honor…
Skechers Sees Early Win in Asics Suit; Asics Still Sees Merit
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it won a “major victory” in a trademark lawsuit filed against Skechers by Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied Asics' motion for a prelimina
Cybex Reports Strong Q1…
Cybex International, Inc. recorded a 20% jump in net sales for the first quarter to $34.7 million from $28.9 million for the same quarter last year.
Everlast’s Sporting Goods Sales Climb 30%…
Everlast’s revenues increased 24% to $12.4 million for the first quarter from $10 million last year. Sporting goods revenues climbed 30% to a record $9 million, the third consecutive quarter of more than 30% year-over-year sales growth…
Golfsmith to Meet Sales Guidance, to Miss Net Income…
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. expects to meet its guidance for net sales for the first quarter and to beat comparable store sales guidance. Unfortunately, the company does not expect to meet previous net income guidance of 20 cents to 22 cents pe
The Timberland Co. Acquires IPATH…
The Timberland Company acquired substantially all of the assets of IPATH, LLC through a new wholly-owned subsidiary, IPATH Footwear Inc. IPATH designs, develops and markets skateboard casual footwear, apparel and accessories and is known as the “greenest”
Cabela’s Receives $43 Million from WV Development Bonds
Cabela's Inc. is refinancing the remainder of its economic development bonds related to its Wheeling, West Virginia location. As a result, the outdoor retailer received roughly $43 million from the retirement of these bonds…
Exel Sports Restructures North American Operations…
Exel Plc has appointed Chris Griffin, formerly VP of sales of Exel Sports NA, as president of Exel Sports N.A. He replaces Melissa Cook, the former general manager of North America who left in February…
