SGB Update Outdoor
Neiman Marcus January Comps Increase 4.1%
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., In the month of January, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 4.7 percent. Revenue growth trends were the strongest in the Company�
TJX Companies Comp Up 5% in January
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported strong January sales and, as a result, now estimates that its earnings per share for the fourth quarter will exceed its previously disclosed range. Consolidated net sales for the month of January were $946 million, up 11%
OIA Honors Backpacker, River Sports Outfitters, and Gary Erickson
Outdoor Industry Association announced the recipients of the inaugural 2006 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award, as nominated by the outdoor industry and then selected by OIA’s Board of Directors. OIA has awarded Backpa
TSL Snowshoes Opens Vermont Production Facility
Arnaud Claude, President of TSL Snowshoes, LLC announces the opening of its Vermont production facility, set to manufacture twenty new snowshoe models for the 2006/07 collection. TSL Snowshoes, LLC is located in Williston, VT.
EMU Australia Names Rockies Rep
EMU Australia added action sports industry sales rep veteran David Poletti as the company’s new sales rep for the Rockies region. David has almost twenty years of experience in the action sports realm, and has focused on building such brands as Freestyle
Head Awards Hard Workers
Tom Kelley, who manages Southern California for Head/Penn Racquet Sports, was named District Sales Manager of the Year for 2005, while Steve Rothstein, who represents the Midwest, was named Rookie of the Year. Both Steve and Tom were commended on their t
outdoor_ispo Awards given to Arc’Teryx, Mammut, and G3
outdoor_ispo presented the “ispo Outdoor Awards” for the 12th time during the ispo winter 06 tradeshow. “AC2” from Arc´Teryx is the winner in the Backpack category. “Mammut Pulse Varrybox” from the Mammut Sports Group AG won top honors in the Accessories
ispo BrandNew Awards Highlight Innovation
The ispo BrandNew Awards were presented for the 13th time at ispo winter 06. A total of 171 young entrepreneurs from 25 countries have submitted entries this time. The “Advansa Overall Winner” was North Legion SMX from Norway…
The Walking Co. Sees Comp Sales Jump 12.8% for 2005
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $179.1 million, an 11% increase, as compared to $161.4 million in 2004 (which included 10 months of sales for TWC). Comparable retail store sales increased 3.
Zumiez Sees January Sales Jump 46.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for January increased 46.3% to $12.9 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 23.2% for the month, on top of a comparable store sales increase
Gildan Posts 10.4% Q1 Sales Increase; Net Nearly Doubles
Gildan reported first quarter sales of $120.3 million, up 10.4% from $109.0 million in the first quarter of last year. The increase in sales revenues primarily reflected a 14.8% increase in unit sales volumes, partially offset by the impact of a lower-val
Moonlight Graham Acquired by Denim Apparel Group
Denim Apparel Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonlight Graham Inc., a manufacturer of better men's and children's licensed sportswear with licenses including Major League Baseball, Anheuser – Busch, General Motors, Universal Stud
Garmin Denies Lawrance Take-Over Bid
Garmin Ltd. denied reports that it has made a counter bid to acquire Lowrance Electronics after Simrad Yachting's announced tender offer last month…
Puma NA Extends Damon Deal; Player Gets Ferrari
PUMA North America has signed Johnny Damon to a four year extension to their relationship. Damon, the former Red Sox centerfielder that recently signed on with the New York Yankees, will continue to represent the brand on the field wearing PUMA DFR cleat
Powell Brothers Launch Lacrosse Training Company
The infamous Powell Brothers, three of the world’s top professional lacrosse players and members of Brine’s R&D Team, have launched a family-owned and operated lacrosse training company. The brothers have taught and demonstrated lacrosse tips and training
