Comps Climb 11.2% for Gottschalks in March
Gottschalks announced that same store sales for the month of March 2004 increased 11.2% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 9.3% to $59.3 million from $54.3 million in March 2003. On a year-to-date basis, same store sales increased 7.
May DS March Comps Rise 10.1%
The May Department Stores net sales were $1.18 billion for the five-week period ended April 3, 2004, an 11.5% increase from $1.06 billion in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 10.1%. March store-for-store sales increased 10.9%,
Shopko March Comps Climb 5.2%
ShopKo Stores reported consolidated sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2004 increased 5.1 percent to $281.7 million from $268.1 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 5.2 percent…
Walden Sponsors American Whitewater
Ayer, Massachusetts- Walden Kayaks manufacturers of classic recreational, sporting, and touring kayaks is pleased to announce their support of American Whitewater with a commitment of $10,000 over five years towards national river conservation efforts and
The Conservation Alliance Announces Grant Recepients
The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of outdoor industry businesses working to fund conservation and recreation causes, today announced its first round of funding for 2004. Five grants, totaling $160,000, were awarded by the coalition to organizations
Amy Buckalter will leave Burton
Burton Snowboards is restructuring the sales management team within each of its five brands allowing each of the sales managers to report directly to their respective general managers. Amy Buckalter, VP of Global Sales, has assisted in designing the new s
K2 Hires Bernthal to Head EU Marketing Effort
K2 SPORTS announced the appointment of Robert “Bernie” Bernthal as brand director for the European market. Bernthal will work out of K2 SPORTS’ European headquarters in Penzburg, Germany.
Marin Sponsors ‘Peace Ride for Tibet’s Independence’
Marin Bikes will co-sponsor, with Minneapolis based Alternative Bike and Board, fourteen Tibetans and two Canadians in the “Peace Ride for Tibet's Independence”. The ride begins on April 10th with a large demonstration at
10am in front of The People&
Galas Joins Manzella Team
Product Development and Marketing at Manzella get even stronger in 2004 as Rick Galas joins the team bringing design experience to the specialty glove leader. Galas’s expertise in product design spans more than a decade in the sporting goods industry.
Karch Leaves JanSport and Joins Kelty as National Sales Manager
Kelty has welcomed Kevin Karch as their new national
sales manager. With continuing Kelty brand growth in the specialty and mainstream markets, the arrival of Karch is expected to further strengthen this brand in the outdoor industry…
Collegiate Pacific Sees Strong Q3
Collegiate Pacific pre-announced expected sales results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2004. The Company sees Q3 sales approximating $11 million, or approximately 10-13% above previous forecast, driven by organic sales growth of approximatel
Callaway Adds Thornley to Board
Callaway Golf Company announced Anthony S. Thornley has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. He will begin serving immediately, and will stand for election to a full one-year term at the Company's Annual Meeting in May. The additi
American Eagle March Comps Up 7.6%
American Eagle Outfitters announced that total sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2004 increased 17.6% to $140.3 million, compared to $119.3 million for the five-week period ended April 5, 2003. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle Out
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
