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G-III Shows Bottom Line Improvement in Second Quarter…
G-III’s recent acquisition of Marvin Richards and Winlit helped to boost both the top and bottom line during the second quarter. Apart from the contributions from acquisitions, the increase in net sales was said to be driven by stronger men’s and women’s
NGF:Golf Rounds Played Slip in July…
The National Golf Federation reported that same-store rounds played in the U.S. decreased slightly (-0.3%) in July 2005 vs. July 2004. The estimate is based on data from operators at 1,819 golf facilities. The resulting year-to-date total through July is
DSW Sees Fashion Athletic Lead Q2 Comp Gain; Pro Forma Net Up 30%…
While DSW Inc. has shown incredible growth in the athletic category and overall sales over the last few years, it is about to get another big boost to its business that will most likely help to increase traffic flow, while putting some pressure on its cur
Mervyns Will Shutter 25% of Doors in Move to Profitability…
The mid-market retailer based in the San Francisco Bay area will see about 4,800 employees affected by its plans to focus its energies on markets where it is most profitable. The 62 under-performing stores targeted for closure represent about 25% of the
Scott USA to build new Warehouse and Manufacturing Facilities
For the past eight months, Scott USA has been developing long term plans for their warehousing space and manufacturing facility. With the growing bike, wintersports, and motocross groups, space has been at a premium in their current facility. Scott USA re
ICON Year and Quarter Suffer on U.S. Decline; Posts Loss for Fiscal Year…
ICON Health & Fitness said the decline in fiscal fourth quarter and full year sales was due primarily to “a consolidation of customers in the department store channel of distribution, the timing of buying patterns in that channel and a decline in the dire
Big 5 to Remain Listed on Nasdaq
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation received a determination from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) to continue the listing of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq National Market following the Company's filing of its Annual
Outdoor Research Hires Rosenstein as Sales Director
Outdoor Research hired Dave Rosenstein as Director of Sales for the Eastern US. Rosenstein will work directly with the New England, Mid Atlantic, Southeast and Great Lakes territory reps. He will be based in New York to best serve the territory needs and
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Appoints Three Executives
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has added three executives to strengthen its U.S. sales and service team. David Gibbons, formerly a CEO at MacGregor Golf, has been hired as SVP/GM of TM-aG. Doug Holt, formerly the national sales manager at Spalding and di
Leadership Change at Ski Utah
The executive board of Ski Utah/Utah Ski & Snowboard Association today decided to change the leadership of the association effective immediately. A nationwide search for a new executive director will be conducted.
Umbro Swings to Profit in First Half; US Sales Double
Umbro plc reported that total wholesale equivalent sales, which is the Group’s buy/sell sales plus the wholesale value of licensees’ sales, for the first half declined 10.1% to £175.4 million ($329 mm) from £195.1 million ($356 mm) in H1 2004. Umbro post
Collegiate Pacific Fiscal Year Net Doubles; Acquires Sport Supply Group
Collegiate Pacific Inc. has executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group, Inc. Fiscal year revenues were up 169%to $106.3 million, due primarily to acquisitions.
Net income doubled to $3.8 mi
Aldila Adds Creamer to Advisory Staff
Aldila has added LPGA Tour player, Paula Creamer, to its Advisory Staff. Paula Creamer, age 19, one of the game's hottest prospects and a two-time winner on this year's LPGA Tour. She joins an Aldila Advisory Staff that includes Nick Price, thre
Quiksilver’s Fiscal Q3 Income Jumps 26% on 11% Sales Increase
Quiksilver's consolidated net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 11% to $373.8 million from $337.9 million in 2004. Consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 26% to $24.6 million from $19.5 million th
Camelbak Inks Deal with Outdoor Gear Canada
Outdoor Gear Canada has been re-appointed as CamelBak's exclusive distributor for the Canadian Motor/Powersports market. The agreement, slated to begin September 1, 2005, marks a significant expansion between the world’s leading hands-free hydration
