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Warm Weather, Consumer Confidence, and Gift Cards Create Perfect Storm at Retail in January…
Consumers warmed up to moderating weather patterns in January and pulled out their Christmas gift cards en masse to help retailers post a solid month and the perfect finish to the retail year. As in years past, gift card redemptions help push the holiday
G.I. Joe’s Takes Over a Former Wal-Mart Spot…
G.I. Joe's plans to open a new Kennewick, Wash. store. The opening is scheduled for late April. The Kennewick store, G.I. Joe’s 24th, will utilize 52,000 sq. ft. of the former Wal-Mart store located at 7011 W. Canal St., just off Columbia Center Boul
The Walking Co. Comps Up 12.8% in 2005; Acquires Steve’s Shoes…
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported that comparable store sales at The Walking Company increased 12.8% for the 2005 fiscal year ended December 31 and that comp sales increased 7.0% in the fourth quarter. The total company comp store sales gain for the quart
Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty
Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…
Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand
Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze
BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise
In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –
Nautilus Q4 Net Income Plunges on Operational Issues
Nautilus, Inc. reported that net sales increased 6.9% to $181.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, compared to $169.6 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income for the quarter plunged to $2.8 million, or 8 cents per diluted
Forzani Acquires Fitness Source
The Forzani Group Ltd. has acquired The Fitness Source Inc. Operating nine retail locations, with annual sales of $20 million, in Ontario, The Fitness Source provides the best in home fitness products as well as commercial exercise equipment and accessori
Costco Comps Climb 9% in January
Costco Wholesale Corporation net sales were $4.12 billion for the month of January, an increase of 12% from $3.67 billion in the prior fiscal year. January comparable store sales increased 9%…
Wal-Mart Comps Increase 4.7% in January
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the month of January increased 14.5% to $22.7 billion. Comparable store sales increased 4.7% during the month…
Dillard’s Comps and Sales Up 3% for January
Dillard's, Inc. sales for the month of January were $507,647,000 compared to sales for the same month last year of $491,052,000. Sales increased 3% for the four-week period in both total and comparable stores. Sales for the quarter were $2,338,994,00
Foot Locker Q4 Comps Increase 3.9%; Sales Up 1.8%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a 1.8% increase in sales for the fourth quarter to $1.56 billion, versus $1.54 billion in the comparable period last year. Comparable store sales increased 3.9% for the quarter. For the 52-week period ended January 28, 2006, sal
C1RCA Names Luther as Marketing Director
Four Star Distribution added Steve Luther to their team as C1RCA Marketing Director. Steve brings a great degree of experience to the position and is excited to work with a brand that is committed to skateboarding. Having worked in the industry for over
Mountain Hardwear Launches New Program to Promote Exodus Packs
Mountain Hardwear Inc. has partnered with three continental north-south trail organizations to help promote some of the nation’s most cherished long-distance hiking trails. The partnership marks the launch of Mountain Hardwear’s new Exodus Pack line.
New Era’s VP Appointed to FLA Board
New Era Cap Co.'s Vice President of Global Human Resources, Timothy J. Freer, has been appointed to the Fair Labor Association’s Board of Directors. Mr. Freer will hold one of six Industry Representative positions on the board; the position has a th
