October Comps Down 5.8% at Gottschalks
Gottschalks announced that same store sales for the month of October 2003 decreased 5.8% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 8.2% to $44.9 million from $48.9 million in October 2002…
Federated October Comps Down 2.0%
Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.058 billion for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003, a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to total sales of $1.081 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's October sales
The Hockey Company YTD Sales Up 13.1%
The Hockey Company announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Net sales were $171.2 million, an increase of 13.1% compared with last year. Gross margin grew by $9.8 million or 14.6% to $76.9 million or 44.9% of sales compare
Speedo Extends Phelps Deal Through 2009
SPEEDO has extended an endorsement deal with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2009. This summer, the 18-year old American set an astonishing seven world records in just 41 days. It is SPEEDO's richest swimwear sponsorship of all-time and inc
The Hockey Company Q3 Net Income Jump 44% on 12% Sales Increase
The Hockey Company Holdings Inc. reported that net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2003 were
$81.1 million, an increase of $8.4 million or 11.6% compared with last year. Net income amounted to $8.5 million or $0.71 per share compared with
Gander Mountain Q3 Comps Jump 14.3%
Gander Mountain had a 14.3% increase in comparable store sales for the third quarter of 2003 and a total sales growth of 40.3%. The company also reported a 13.7% increase in total store square footage in the third quarter. Comparable store sales increase
The Conservation Alliance Announces Annual Grants
The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of outdoor industry businesses working to fund conservation and recreation causes, announced its latest round of funding, six grants totaling $160,000 to organizations working to protect lands for habitat and recreat
GBMI Promotes Slivka to SVP Sales
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has announced the promotion of Larry Slivka to Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales. In his new position, Slivka will oversee all aspects of U.S. sales operations for each of GBMI’s brands and any other new brands that join the
Mossimo Q3 Earnings Plunge 60% on Flat Revenues
Mossimo, Inc. reported third quarter 2003 revenue of $4.2 million compared to $4.3 million for the same period last year. The Company also reported second quarter 2003 net earnings of $630,000, compared to $1.6 million for the same period last year, and d
adidas-Salomon Q3 Earnings Jump 14.5% as North America Backlog Plummets
adidas-Salomon saw third quarter net sales dip 0.8% to €1.85 billion ($2.1 bn) from €1.87 billion ($1.84 bn) in the year-ago quarter. However, currency-neutral sales for the Group grew 6% in the third quarter. Group gross margin increased 120 basis poin
Lotto Named Technical Sponsor Of WTA Tour
Following its strategic partnership with the Women's Tennis Association Tour, Lotto Sport Italia announces a significant agreement with Octagon/Anschutz Entertainment Group which recognizes the Italian company as Technical Sponsor of the WTA Tour Cha
Gildan Joins Fair Labor Association
Gildan Activewear is the first Canadian company and the
first manufacturer catering to the wholesale imprinted activewear industry to become a Participating Company of the Fair Labor Association…
Grabber Brings In New Account Executives
GRABBER Performance Group has added two new account executives to its sales force. A.J. Stanley joins GPG as Western Region Account Executive, while Ryan Johnson joins the team as Eastern Region Account Executive. Both will be responsible for inside sales
Parlee Launches Demo Fleet
Parlee Cycles has announced the immediate availability of their demo fleet of bicycles to authorized Parlee Dealers. The demo fleet is designed so that customers can test ride a Parlee frame before purchase…
Big 5 to Redeem Senior Notes
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Big 5 Corp., will redeem $35 million principal amount of its 10.875% senior notes due 2007, using funds available under a revolving credit facility. Big 5 estimates that the
