SGB Update

Timberland’s Q2 Revenues Jump 27 Percent

The Timberland Co., which in June reached an agreement to be acquired by VF Corp., reported second quarter revenue increased 27.1 percent to $240.1 million, up 20.6 percent on a constant dollar basis. The loss in the period was $20.1 million, down from a

The Buckle’s Comps Up 6.8 Percent in July

The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011 increased 6.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010…

Gildan Activewear’s Profits Soar 42 Percent in Q3

Gildan Activewear reported earnings jumped 41.7 percent in the third quarter ended July 3, to $94.1 million, or 77 cents a share. Higher net selling prices, combined with manufacturing efficiencies and the 3-cents-per-share accretive impact of the acquisi

Costco’s July Comps Up 10 Percent

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.74 billion for the month of July, the four weeks ended July 31, 2011, an increase of 15 percent from $5.86 billion during the similar period last year…

The Bon-Ton’s July Comps Slip 1.6 Percent

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four weeks ended July 30, 2011 decreased 1.6%. Total sales decreased 2.3% to $173.6 million for the four weeks compared with $177.6 million for the prior year period…

K-Swiss’ Q2 Revenues Catapult 40.0 Percent

K-Swiss Inc. reported that its net loss in the second quarter increased to $20.0 million, or 56 cents a share, from $14.5 million, or 41 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 40.0 percent to $65.5 million from $46.8 million…

Obermeyer Appoints New Lead Designer

Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer (Obermeyer) appointed Michelle Hollingsworth as the brand's new design lead. In her new role, Hollingsworth will manage the company's overall design process…

Penney Seeks Early Retirements

J.C. Penney Co. has begun a voluntary early-retirement program for staff in certain parts of the retailer's organization. The plan is part of efforts “to accelerate initiatives to enhance profitability,” a J.C. Penney spokeswoman told the Wall Street

Kohl’s Partners Fila Sport to Fight Breast Cancer

Kohl’s Department Stores is helping customers take a stand against breast cancer with Fila Sport athletic merchandise designed exclusively by Kohl's for the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program…

Zumiez Comps Up 12.3 Percent in July

Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011 increased 12.3% to $38.7 million, compared to $34.4 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010…

Sport Chalet Reports Q1 Sales Up 3.9 Percent

Sales for Sport Chalet, Inc. increased 3.9 percent to $82.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 from $79.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, primarily due to a comparable store sales increase of 2.3 percent, an online sales increase o