SGB Update Outdoor
Pacific Sunwear Sees February Comps Slip 3.1%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 7.0% to $89.0 million over total sales of $83.2 million during the same period last year. Total company same store sales decreased 3.1% during the same period. By concept
Foot Locker Rides 3.9% Q4 Comp Gain to 7% Net Increase
Foot Locker, Inc. reported that net income increased 7.0% to 61 cents per share, or $96 million, from 57 cents per share, or $89 million last year. For the fourth quarter period, sales increased 1.9% to $1.56 billion this year compared with sales of $1.54
Stride Rite Corp. to Add Additional Independent Director
The Stride Rite Corporation will add another independent director to its eight-member Board and work with Barington Capital Group, L.P. to identify a mutually acceptable independent director by April 30, 2006. Barington represents a group of investors tha
REI Promotes Hopkins and Spangler
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has appointed Janet Hopkins and Tim Spangler to the company's recently created retail
store regional vice president positions. Hopkins and Spangler, both of whom currently serve as members of REI's retail leadershi
VAUDE acquires Edelrid
VAUDE has acquired the Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, best known for he Edelrid brand of climbin ropes. Edelrid, the specialist for climbing equipment, specifically manufacturing ropes and climbing harnesses, further rounds out VAUDE’s product offering.
Payless Q4 Sales Up Slightly; Comps up 2.3%
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. saw sales during the fourth quarter of 2005 total $611.3 million, a 0.7% increase from $607.2 million during the fourth quarter 2004. Same-store sales increased 2.3% during the fourth quarter 2005. Average footwear unit retail for
Everlast Posts 29% 2005 Revenue Jump
Everlast Worldwide Inc. saw net revenues from continuing operations increase 29% for the year to a record $43.3 million as compared to $33.5 million in 2004. The net revenue growth was achieved by a 32% increase in net licensing revenue to $12 million as
Thule Names New Western Envoy
Thule hired Eric Wallace as the new Western Envoy. Wallace comes to Thule with extensive experience in the cycling industry as the team manager of some of the most successful mountain biking teams. As the Western Envoy, Wallace will be providing technical
Deckers Sees Double-Digit Sales and Earnings Gains in Q4
Deckers Outdoor Corporation saw net sales increase 22.6% to a record $91.0 million for the fourth quarter versus $74.2 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased 31.5% to $12.1 million from $9.2 million last year, while e
Brooks Names Nenow as VP of Global Footwear Merchandising
Brooks Sports, Inc. hired Mark Nenow as vice president of global footwear merchandising. Bolstering Brooks’ executive management team, Nenow arrives with more than 20 years of industry experience and a decorated track record both in and out of the office.
Pacific Sunwear Rides 12% Q4 Sales Jump to 15% Net Increase
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a 15% increase in net income for the fourth quarter to $47.0 million, compared to $40.7 million for the same period last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006 were $424.9 million, an inc
NRF: St. Patty Turns His Luck on the Retailers
Retailers will be feeling the luck o’ the Irish this Spring, as consumers hit the stores for their favorite green goods. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers will spend an
Wisse Appointed National Sales Manager for Stohlquist
Stohlquist WaterWare appointed Jake Wisse as National Sales Manager. Wisse is taking his industry background and passion for paddle sports to Arlington, where he will be working with paddling innovator Jim Stohlquist to continue the momentum the brand ha
Thule Hires Wallace as Western Envoy
Thule hired Eric Wallace as the new Western Envoy. Wallace comes to Thule with extensive experience in the cycling industry as the team manager of some of the most successful mountain biking teams. As the Western Envoy, Wallace will be providing technic
Mountain Sprouts Receives ‘Export Achievement Award’
The U.S. Department of Commerce's “Export Achievement Award” was promoted to Mountain Sprouts for their efforts in exporting high-quality, U.S.-made, children's outerwear to Canada, Japan, and Europe…
