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West Marine Q3 Sales Up 3.7%
West Marine, Inc. saw sales of $195.6 million for the third quarter, which represents an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $188.6 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% in the quarter. Net sales attributable to the c
GSI Commerce Wins Awards from Internet Retailer Magazine
GSI Commerce Inc., was ranked as the leading provider or the runner-up in six of 16 e-commerce applications and services categories based on use among the Top 500 online retailers, according to research published recently by Internet Retailer Magazine…
Scubapro and CPSC Recall Regulators
Scubapro USA, a division of Johnson Outdoors, and the CPSC are recalling about 48,500 MK20 first stage regulators due to potential damage that can be caused during servicing. No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro USA has receive
Stride Rite Works through Keds Transition; Puts New Management Behind Saucony…
The Stride Rite Corporation saw fiscal third quarter sales increase about 7% for the period ended September 1, 2006 when excluding the domestic contribution from Saucony, which the company had acquired at the beginning of the fiscal fourth quarter last ye
Hanesbrands Overcomes Sales Dip in 2006…
Hanesbrands Inc., which began operating separately from Sara Lee on Sep. 5, filed with the SEC its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2006.
Net sales of $4.47 billion for the 2006 fiscal year were down 4% from $4.68 billion last
Amer’s New U.S. Snow/Outdoor Division Announces Exec Team…
Last month, Amer Sports Corporation launched a new initiative, creating the Winter & Outdoor Division of the Americas, which includes Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, and Bonfire. Last week, the company announced the management team that will lead this new divis
ATTA Prepares for Seattle
Joining more than 70 adventure travel pioneers and experts from five continents, four world-renowned experts representing the fields of cultural anthropology, environmental and wildlife conservation, work-life balance, and archaeology are set to address a
Deuter ‘Inks’ a Deal to Sell Company to Schwanhäußer
The Schwanhäußer Industrial Group, a family-owned company that produces writing instruments under the Stabilo brand name and private label cosmetics, has acquired Deuter Sport GmbH from Michael Franke, who has owned the brand since 1990. Schwanhäußer is a
RECALL: Cervelo R2.5 Bikes and Frames
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cervélo Cycles Inc. are recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured, though
Sport Supply Q4 and 2006 Net More than Doubles
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported a 3.4% growth in revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter to $24.0 million from $23.2 million last year. Net income jumped 168% to $1.7 million from $621,000 for the fourth quarter last year.For the full year, revenues gre
Sports, Inc. Adds Schuylkill Valley to Roster
After adding Allen Sports Center to its team dealer base last week, Sports, Inc. has added Schuylkill Valley Sports in Pottstown, Penn. as store number 875…
Nike Launches Armstrong Marketing Campaign for NY Marathon
To mark the 10th anniversary of the day when he was diagnosed with cancer – October 2nd (10/2) – Lance Armstrong and Nike, will launch the “Run Like Lance Challenge,” created to support Armstrong and track his miles as he trains for the 2006 New York City
Saks Completes Parisian Sale
Saks Incorporated has completed the sale of Parisian to Belk, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $285 million in cash…
Lands’ End Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Lands' End appointed Gerard Cunningham as chief marketing officer, reporting to David McCreight, president of the company. As a member of the executive committee, Cunningham will be responsible for leading all marketing activities…
Nike Inc. Fiscal Q1 Profits Down on Tough Comps…
The conversation at Nike, Inc. was very different in the fiscal first quarter this year compared to the same period last year as the company saw gross margins decline, expenses increase, and net income decline for the period ended August 31. Still, the c
