Warnaco Reports Q1 Sales Up 13%
The Warnaco Group, INc. reported net revenues increased 13% to $662.2 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, compared to the prior year period, with all three segments (Sportswear, Intimates and Swimwear) reporting double digit growth…
Target Says 13.1 Percent April Comps Disappoint
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales reached $4.87 billion in April, an increase of 13.7 percent from the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales came it at 13.1 percent, but still disappointed executives, who say spending by the d
Steven Madden Q1 Profit Rises
Steve Madden reported first-quarter net sales increased 25.9 percent to $165.8 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 12.0 percent in the period. Net income increased 16.0 percent to $17.9 million, or 63 cents per share, compared to $15.4 millio
Stein Mart Comps Rise 4.2 Despite Adverse April Weather
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 4.2 percent. The retailer said that while pleased with the positive comps, adverse weather in the midwestern and northern states curbed sales of ladie
Primus/Jetboil Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has dismissed with prejudice the case of Jetboil, Inc. v. Fenix Outdoor AB et al, Primus announced. This lawsuit was brought by Jetboil to halt marketing and sales efforts of the Primus EtaSolo
Dillard’s Comps Climb 11 Percent
Dillard's, Inc. announced sales rose 10.3 percent during April, to $448.4 million from $406.3 million. Sales in comparable stores increased 11 percent…
Globalstar Sales Up 17.3 Percent in Q1, Losses Plummet
Globalstar, whose satelitte-based messaging systems and modems are popular with outdoor explorers, reported losses dropped sharply in the quarter ended March 31 on a 17.3 percent increase in revenue to $18.3 million. The company lost $2.5 million on an Ad
Under Armour Launches Power In Pink Campaign
Under Armour, Inc. kicks-off its ninth annual “Power in Pink” program to celebrate the many women who use fitness and exercise in the fight against breast cancer…
Outdoor Brands to Gather Friday to Restore Berkeley, CA Park
On Friday, May 6th, The Conservation Alliance and employees from The North Face, CamelBak, REI, Mountain Hardwear, Clif Bar, Jansport, and Ahnu Footwear will partner with the California Wilderness Coalition and the East Bay Regional Park District to host
Kenneth Cole Posts Steep Q1 Loss on Store Closing Charges
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. reported a net loss of $17.2 million, or 94 cents a share, in the first quarter. The company noted that included in its results were $16.0 million in one-time charges, related primarily to lease termination payments and seve
Zumiez April Comps Jump 17.5 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 24.8 percent to $32.0 million, compared to $25.7 million for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010. Comparable store sales increased 17.5 percent for the four-week p
Exxel Outdoors Urges Outdoor Industry to Help South’s Tornado Victims
Exxel Outdoors has been distributing sleeping bags, tents, blankets and apparel to victims of deadly tornados that last week devastated communities within miles of its factory and eastern distribution facility in Haleysville, AL. Exxel urges other outdoor
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Grow Nearly Three Times Faster Than Outdoor in Q1
Garmin Ltd. reported net sales of its Outdoor segment reached $66.5 million during the first quarter ended March 26, up 11.9 percent from a year earlier, while sales in its fitness segment jumped 30.0 percent to $56.4 million…
MasterCard SpendingPulse: Late Easter Boosts May Results
Monthly spending figures from MasterCard Inc. show this year's late Easter holiday helped boost clothing and luxury goods sales in April but did nothing for electronics and appliance retailers…
Edwin Watts Golf Expands Think Golf It’s Friday Tour
Edwin Watts Golf said its Think Golf It's Friday consumer retail tour, which debuted in early February, has been expanded to more than 30 store locations. Many stops on the 2011 TGIF TOUR have evolved from a series of two-day events designed to promo
