SGB Update Outdoor
G-III Sees Q2 Loss Widen, but Exceeds Guidance
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported second qaurter net sales of $69.1 million and a net loss of $1.7 million, or 14 cents per share, compared to net sales of $54.6 million and a net loss of $301,000, or 3 cents per share, during the comparable period last
Heelys Ready to Roll in Public Market with IPO…
Hot trend at retail? You bet. Captures the attention of the youth consumer? Absolutely. The next hot IPO from the active lifestyle sector? We’ll see. Volcom has been an absolute success; Under Armour continues to please; Zumiez is growing rapidly an
Finish Line Comp Sales Declines Moderate in August…
A week ago, The Finish Line, Inc. warned the market that business had slowed to a point that they felt compelled to issue a sales and earnings downgrade for the year (SEW_0635). They had also announced they would no longer issue quarterly or annual guidan
Sport Chalet Gets Top Ranking…
Sport Chalet, Inc. was ranked the number one most desired retailer in the 2006 Retail Demand Today Report published by independent research company, Kanbay Research Institute. Sport Chalet was ranked number one by consumers among all retailers across the
DSW Q2 Earnings Gain Surges Past Sales Growth…
DSW Inc. saw net income growth outpace sales gains for the second quarter ended July 29, thanks in part to an improvement in gross margins that came through higher initial mark-ups, a decrease in mark-downs, and a leveraging of distribution center costs.
Forzani Swings to a Q2 Profit on Strong Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the second quarter were C$1.9 million, or six cents per share, compared to a loss in the prior year's second quarter of C$2.3 million, or seven cents per share. Retail system sales for the quarter were C$337.9
Kellwood Swings to a Q2 Profit on Sales Decline
Kellwood Company net sales for the second quarter totaled $474.5 million, as compared to $488.2 million last year. Net earnings from continuing operations for the second quarter were $7.5 million, or 29 cents per diluted share, versus a net loss of $6.9 m
VF Corp. Forms Joint Venture in India
VF Corporation has agreed to establish a joint venture with Arvind Mills, Ltd. to design, market and distribute VF branded products in India. The joint venture, VF Arvind Brands Private Ltd., will initially encompass VF's Lee®, Wrangler®, Nautica®, J
The Redcats Group Completes Sportsman’s Guide Acquisition
Redcats Group has completed the acquisition of The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. for a price of $31 per share that values The Sportsman's Guide at approximately $265 million…
Conservation Alliance Surpasses 100-Member Mark
Twenty-four outdoor industry companies have joined The Conservation Alliance since the January OR Show. With a steady increase in membership, the Alliance surpassed the 100 member mark, and now boasts includes 118 companies.
Stein Mart Sees 2.8% August Comp Sales Decrease
Stein Mart, Inc. saw comparable store sales decrease 2.8% for the month of August, fueling a 2.5% decrease in total sales to $95.7 million from $98.1 million during the same month last year…
Retailers Happy at Smaller Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver
More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s most motivated and knowledgeable business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006. Compared to last year, the 2006 show was a smaller event. 1,691 exhibitors made the trip to Denver this year,
Bon-Ton Comps Down 5.7% for August
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. saw sales for the month of August increase 164% to $225.0 million compared to $85.1 million for the same period last year. August sales include $146.2 million from the Carson's stores. Without the addition of Carson's, s
Wal-Mart Comps Increase 2.5% in August
Wal-Mart Stores net sales for the month ending
August 25, 2006, were $16.98 billion compared to $15.71 billion last year, an increase of 8.1%. Comparable store sale increased 2.5% during the same period…
Federated Sees August Comps Improve 3.8%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported total sales increased 61.6% to $1.73 billion for the month of August from $1.07 billion in the same period last year. The results for August 2006 include sales from the acquired May Company stores, which is not i
