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Saucony Posts Net Loss with 3% Q4 Sales Gain
Saucony announced a net loss of $316,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to net income of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. Diluted loss per share was (5 cents) per Class A share and (5 cents) per Class B share. Net sales for the fourth
Target Comps Jump 9% in February
Target Corporation's net retail sales from continuing operations for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 16.1% to $3.376 billion from $2.907 billion for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store s
Payless Comps Jump 13.5% in February
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales increased 13.5% during the February reporting period, the four weeks ended February 26, 2005. Company sales totaled $182.5 million, a 10.8% increase from $164.7 million during fiscal February of last year…
ISS Weighs In on Johnson Outdoors’ Going-Private Transaction
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Johnson Outdoors shareholders vote in favor of Johnson Outdoors' proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. at the Company's special shareholder meeting on March 22, 2005…
May D.S. Comps Slip 4.1% in February
May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $1.01 billion for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2005, a 14.5% increase from $880 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. February store-for-store sales de
Johnson Outdoors Cuts 70 Jobs on Lower Military Tent Sales
Johnson Outdoors plans to reduce the Company's workforce by more than 70 positions at its Binghamton, New York facility due to a significant decline in military tent sales. The Company also noted that financial projections included in the Company
The Athlete’s Foot Inks Master Franchisee for Russia
The Athlete's Foot has formalized an agreement with Alye Parusa of Moscow to become The Athlete's Foot's master franchisee for the Russian Federation. The Athlete's Foot projects a minimum of 40 store openings in the region over the c
NPD: Athletic Footwear Consumer Spending Climbs 3.1%
Consumer spending for athletic footwear rose 3.1% to $16.4 billion in 2004, according to research by The NPD Group. Consumers actually purchased 4.5% more pairs of athletic shoes in 2004 than the year before, but spent an average of 1.6% less for each pai
Business Development — SportScanINFO
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Sportsman’s Guide Sales Jump 29%; Income up 21%
The Sportsman's Guide reported sales for the quarter were $92.5 million, a 29% increase over the $71.7 million reported one year ago. The Company reported net earnings of $4.6 million, or 85 cents per fully diluted share for the fourth quarter, compa
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Runner’s World-ISPO Accessory Award Given to Buff Headwear
Runner’s World Magazine Germany and the ISPO trade show bestowed their second-annual Runner’s World-ISPO Award in the running accessory category to Original Buff, earlier this month at the ISPO show in Munich, Germany. The Runner’s World-ISPO Award was de
The Par Shop Wins Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year Award
Each year, Mizuno recognizes select customer accounts for their outstanding commitment to Mizuno’s custom fitting program. For 2004, Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year is The Par Shop in Menominee, Michigan. Regional winners include: Golfing By Design, Sanford
PacSun February Comps Climb 10.5%
Pacific Sunwear of California total sales for the four weeks of February, 2005 were $83.1 million, an increase of 22.7% over total sales of $67.7 million for the four weeks of February of fiscal 2004. Company same-store sales increased 10.5% for the compa
PacSun Q4 Income Climbs 19% with 5.1% Comp Sales increase
Pacific Sunwear of California net income for the fourth quarter increased 19% to $40.9 million compared to $34.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. Total sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were $379.7 million, an increase of 16.2% ove
