Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 Net Income up 68% on 2.5% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the third quarter ended November 1, 2003 increased 68% to
$4.7 million and EPS increased 29% to $0.18 per diluted share as compared to net income of $2.8 million and earnings per share of $0.14 per
Skecher Signs Swimwear Licensee
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Christina America, Inc. has been named the licensee for Skechers-branded women's and junior swimwear in the United States and select international markets including Canada and the United Kingdom…
Marc Frank Montoya signs with Sims for another 2 years:
Sims snowboards is pleased to announce that Marc Frank Montoya has signed with Sims for another 2 years. “MFM is one of the most explosive riders out there and it was a no brainer, we gave him whatever he wanted” says Travis Wood, Director of Marketing fo
Lands End Hires McCreight As SVP Core Merchandising
Lands' End, Inc., has named David McCreight, a nationally regarded merchandising and retailing executive at Disney Stores Worldwide, to senior vice president of core merchandising, Lands' End. McCreight will join Lands' End on Dec. 1, and w
Burlington CEO Speaks Out On China Safeguards
Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of Burlington Industries said, “We are delighted with the Administration's decision regarding the China safeguards. The textile and apparel industries have been hurt severely by inappropriate behavior on the part of China and
Boeri Refutes Consumer Report’s Findings
In the December 2003 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine an article was published titled “Safety on the Slopes”. In this article several ski helmets were tested and evaluated by the staff at Consumer Reports. One of the tested models was the Boeri Axis Rag
SIA Sees Improved Retail Environment
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports today that the mood among retailers in most parts of the country is optimistic for the coming season based on sales through the first ten days of November. The data is based on personal interviews with a nationw
MSR Wins General Innovation Award From Popular Science
Mountain Safety Research's MSRR MIOXR Purifier has been selected the “Grand Award Winner for General Innovation” by the editors of Popular Science Magazine in the 16th Annual December 2003 “Best of What's New” issue on newsstands November 12…
SmartWool Signs Partnership Agreement With Vail
SmartWool is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Vail Resorts, designating SmartWool as the “Official Sock” for many of the top ski areas in the country: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge Resort, Keystone and Heavenly Ski Resort…
Vail Resorts Makes Senior Appointments
Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced two senior officer appointments, effective immediately. Jeffrey W. Jones, currently SVP/CFO of Vail Resorts Development Company, will become SVP/CFO of Vail Resorts, Inc. James P. Donohue, currently SVP/CFO of Vail Resor
Fila Promotes Lieberman to SVP Global Apparel
Sport Brands International has named Fila USA's current VP Apparel, Danny Lieberman as Senior Vice President Global Apparel for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Lieberman will supervise and coordinate Fila's global apparel design, development, p
Reebok Inks Alliance Deal with American Heart Association
Reebok International Ltd. has announced plans for a multi-faceted alliance with the American Heart Association (AHA) to increase public awareness and raise funds to fight heart disease, the #1 cause of death in America. With the help of the AHA, Reebok w
Saks Fifth Avenue Taps High Profile CEO
Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that Fred Wilson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises. He will assume his duties at SFAE by January 1, 2004. Wilson, who is currently Chairman, President, and Chief Ex
Ross Stores Sees Q3 Net Income, Sales Grow 12%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported 2003 third quarter net earnings grew 12% to $50.5 million, or 65 cents per share, from $45.1 million, or 57 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Third quarter sales in 2003 grew 12% to $977 million from $870 million in Q3
Sake Inc. Q3 Earnings Jump on Extraordinary Charges
Saks Incorporated recorded net income of $12.4 million, or $.09 per share, for the third quarter ended November 1, 2003, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $.01 per share, last year. For the third quarter, total sales grew 4.3%, and comparable st
