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Perry Ellis Triples Q4 Net Income in Acquisition Boost
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported total revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004 was $145.4 million, an increase of $58.9 million, or 67.9% over the $86.5 million reported in the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were
SkechersRaises Q1 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Skechers USA, Inc. said Tuesday it expects first quarter 2004 revenues to be above the previously guided range of $190 million to $200 million. The Company also anticipates an improvement in gross profit margin compared to fourth quarter 2003 due to a l
NRF: Tax Returns Expected to Fuel March Sales
Consumers appeared to keep up their steady spending pace in March, according to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Survey. The Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) grew at a slightly slower pace in March with a reading of 58.3 points, up
180s Ranked #1 Fastest Growing Inner City Company
180s along with Inc. magazine announced that 180s ranked number one on the ICIC-Inc. Inner City 100 list, an annual ranking of the fastest growing inner-city private companies in America. The Inc. Inner City 100 Special Issue will appear on newsstands Apr
REI Releases Survey on Women’s Specific Equipment
Do you run like a girl? If you're one of the nearly 17 million women across the country that participate in outdoor recreation*, the answer is likely a proud “yes.” You also ski, snowboard, bicycle, backpack and climb like a girl — and the outdoor i
OR will Distribute Exped
Outdoor Research has announced that effective January 1, 2005, they will be the exclusive Exped distributor for North America. This strategic business move will make available Exped's tents, sleeping bags and mats, along with OR's existing line
The Sporting Goods Industry is Well Positioned for a Record Year in 2004…
The industry continued its winning streak in the fourth quarter of 2003 as profit gains again outpaced sales growth despite the effects of integration and restructuring charges related to the record number of mergers and acquisitions last year…
OIA presents Friend of Outdoor Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association is presenting its Friend of the Outdoor Industry award to Senator Patty Murray today to honor her strong leadership on the Wild Sky Wilderness proposal and to Representative Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) to honor his leadership in
CPSC Announces Recalls on Mountain Bikes, Air Hockey Tables
Pacific Cycle Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 14,000 Mongoose mountain bicycles after receiving two reports that the frames of the Mongoose aluminum 20-inch wheel “D-XR AL” mountain bicycles broke,
Pacific Sunwear Gets Settlement in Copyright Case
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that the defendants in a copyright infringement action commenced by the company have agreed to settle the claims against them for the aggregate amount of $345,000. The defendants are required to destroy within
Brunswick Completes Acquistion of Boat Brands
Brunswick Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Crestliner, Lowe and Lund aluminum boat brands from Genmar Industries, Inc. for approximately $191 million in cash. The transaction also contains provisions for additional con
Genesco Completes Hat World Corporation Acquisition
Genesco Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hat World Corporation. The total purchase price for Hat World was $177.4 million in cash, including adjustments for $11.1 million of net cash acquired and for working capital and certain tax benefits, subject
Collegiate Pacific Closes Kesslers Team Sports Deal
Collegiate Pacific has closed the acquisition of Indiana-based Kesslers Team Sports, a profitable, $30 million revenue-based company specializing in the distribution of team sports products with a primary emphasis on name brand, team uniforms and apparel.
Kohl’s Realigns Merchant Executive Team
Kohl's Department Stores has outlined key initiatives of its strategic objective to realign its merchandise executive team. The company will move from two to three executive vice presidents-general merchandise managers, effective immediately. In add
Smith Hosts Dealer Summit
Smith Optics invited two groups of dealers to Sun Valley to participate in a week of feedback, input and fun. The first two days being host to Bike Specialty, Outdoor and General Sporting Goods and Resort retailers. The latter part of the week was held fo
