SGB Update

Pacific Sunwear January Comps Increase 12.4%

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2003 were $54.4 million, an increase of 24.5% over total sales of $43.7 million for the four weeks of January of fiscal 2002. Company same store sales in

The Buckle Sees January Comp Store Sales Inch Up 0.5%

The Buckle, Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 5.1 percent to $22.6 million from sales of $21.5 million in the corresponding four-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales increased 0.5%…

Shoe Carnival Comps Down 3.3% in January

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 6.4% to $30.2 million from sales of $28.4 million for the four-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales decreased 3.3% in January 2004. SCVL bl

Foot Locker Gets Lift in Q4; Comps Up 3.9%

Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended January 31, 2004 of $1,333 million, versus $1,214 million in the comparable period last year, an increase of 9.8%. Comparable store sales for the Company's 2003 fourth quarter increased 3.

Genesco Acquires Hatworld in $165 Million Deal

Genesco Inc. and Hat World Corporation they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Genesco will acquire Hat World, a leading specialty retailer of licensed and branded headwear. The total purchase price for Hat World will be $165 million, subject to a

Hibbett Posts 8.3% Comp Store Sales Gain for Q4

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the 13-week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 20.8% to $91.2 million, a new Company record, compared with $75.5 million for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales for the

Rocky Expects to Meet 2003 Earnings Guidance as Sales Jump 19.1%

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported record net sales of approximately $29 million for the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to $25.6 million the prior year. As a result, the unaudited net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 are approximately

Gander Mountain Files Papers to Go Public

Gander Mountain on Thursday filed its S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an Initial Public Offering. The IPO, which is expected to raise $86.25 million for the Outdoor superstore chain, has been widely expected for some time to suppo

Dorel Completes Pacific Acquisition

Dorel Industries has concluded its previously announced
acquisition of Wisconsin-based Pacific Cycle. The total acquisition cost was $US 310 million and, as previously disclosed, the acquisition is expected to add at least US$0.50 per share to Dorel'

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

OR Feels Some Positive Momentum

Outdoor Retailer recently held its annual Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah and spirits were high throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center as retailers and exhibitors gathered to discuss the business, politics and future of the outdoors.

May Dept. Stores January Comps Up 4.6%

The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $715 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2004, a 9.2% increase from $655 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 5.3%. January store-for-sto

Saks January Comps Up 6.6%

Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 compared to the four weeks ended February 1, 2003 total sales increased 7.8% and comparable store sales increased 6.6% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable sto

Sears January Comps Rise 4.6%

Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 4.6% for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $1.6 billion for the four-week period in January 2004, also up 4.6%, compared with the four weeks ended Fe