SGB Update

Nexcen Brands Slashes Q2 Loss

NexCen Brands, the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported total revenues decreased 1% in the second quarter ended June 30, to $11.8 million, compared to $11.9 million in the second quarter of 2008. The slight decrease in revenues is the result of a d

The Buckle Sees October Comps Rise 4.3%

The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31 increased 4.3%. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month increased 10.5% to $66.6 million…

Brooks Sports Earns Two Industry Awards

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced that two of its newest footwear styles have been honored by Runner’s World magazine. In the December 2009 issue, on newsstands as of November 3, Brooks’ Adrenaline™ GTS 10 is crowned “Best Update” and

Bakers Footwear Reports Q3 Comps Slide 5.1%

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported sales declined in the third quarter to $39.0 million from $41.1 million a year ago. Comps decreased 5.1%, compared to a comparable store sales increase of 4.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2008…

Under Armour Signs MMA Champ Georges St-Pierre to Endorsement Deal

Under Armour has signed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre to a multi-year endorsement deal. Under the terms of the agreement, St-Pierre, the 2008 Sportsnet Canadian Athlete of the Year, will serve as the face of Under Armour

Quiksilver Eliminates 200 Jobs

Quiksilver cut 200 positions from its Quiksilver Americas division, according to various news sources. The move is part of previously-announced reorganization efforts. The layoffs affected Quiksilver headquarters in Huntington Beach, its Mira Loma distrib

Cabela’s and FLW Outdoors Form Major Partnership

Cabela's has formed a major partnership across all platforms of FLW Outdoors and its 189 tournaments, including a significant contingency award program. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…

Ross Stores Comps Jump 9%

Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 31 increased 14% to $557 million from $490 million a year ago. Same store sales for the month rose 9%…

Urban Outfitters Third Quarter Comps Dip 2%

Urban Outfitters reported that total company net sales increased by 6% to $506 million for the fiscal third quarter versus the same quarter last year. Total company comparable store net sales declined 2%. Direct-to-consumer net sales jumped 21% and whole

Saks Comps Edge Up 0.7%

Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $219.8 million for the four weeks ended Oct. 31, compared to $216.0 million a year ago, a 1.8% increase. Comparable store sales increased 0.7% for the month…

Bon-Ton Logs 3.1% October Comp Gain

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended October 31 increased 3.1% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks increased 2.5% to $224.0 million compared with $218.4 million for the prior ye

Stein Mart’s October Comps Decline 4.9%

Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 4.9% in October. Total sales in the month were down 7.8% to $92.2 million from $100 million…

Crocs Q3 Revenues Inch Up on Direct Segment; Swings to Profit

Crocs, Inc. reported revenues for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 1.7% to $177.1 million compared to revenues of $174.2 million in the year ago period, ahead of the company’s guidance for revenues between $150 and $160 million. The compan