Big Dog Closes Acquisition of The Walking Company
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has completed the acquisition of The Walking Company effective March 3 for cash, debt and equity securities totaling approximately $19 million. The Walking Company will be operated as a subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, Inc…
Dana Adds New Reps
Dana Design has hired four sales representatives to market the brand’s packs, travel bags and tents to specialty retailers in 17 states. Peter and Jen Grimes, based out of Frederic, Wis., cover Illinios, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebra
Quiksilver to Acquire DC Shoes in $87 Milion Deal
Quiksilver, Inc. and DC Shoes, Inc. announced a definitive agreement whereby Quiksilver will acquire DC Shoes, the premier designer, producer and distributor of action sports inspired footwear, apparel and related accessories in the U.S. and international
GBMI Appoints Rate as Sourcing Chief
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has promoted Andrew Rate to Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing. In his new position, Rate will oversee all aspects of sourcing, production, and quality control of footwear, apparel, and accessories in C
FSI Appoints Colbert as Regional Sales VP
Footwear Specialties, Int'l, parent company of Nautilus Safety Footwear, SkidBuster Shoes, and Third Watch Footwear, has hired industry veteran Don Colbert as its Regional V.P. of Sales – Northeast Division. He will be responsible for the Mid-Atlanti
Collegiate Pacific Launches New West Coast Business Unit
Collegiate Pacific has launched a new business unit from within its newly acquired west coast subsidiary – Tomark Sports. The new unit will focus exclusively on new school and park construction projects in the state of California. California represents mo
Kellwood Fiscal Q4 Earnings Up 58% on Flat Sales
Kellwood Company reported sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended January 31 were flat with prior year at $521 million. Fourth quarter net earnings from continuing operations were up 33% to $12.8 million, or 46 cents per diluted sha
Footstar to Close All JFF Stores and 77 Footaction Units
In an effort to strengthen and refocus its athletic footwear business, Footstar, Inc. on Friday announced it intends to close in the near term approximately 165 underperforming stores, including all of its 88 Just For Feet stores and 77 of its 429 Footact
Leto Resigns Apparel GMM Role at Kohl’s
Kohl's Corporation has announced the resignation of Rick Leto, executive vice president/general merchandise manager of Apparel and Accessories. On an interim basis, the Apparel and Accessories and Product Development functions will report directly t
Footaction/Just for Feet Store Closing List
A full list of Just for Feet and Footaction stores to be closed…
Stein Mart February Comps Up 7.5%
Stein Mart announced net sales and comparable store sales for the
fiscal period ended February 28, 2004 were up 8.0% to $98.3 million compared to $91.0 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 7.5%…
Costco Comps up 11% in February
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the 4-week retail reporting month of February. The Company today reported net sales of $3.49 billion for the 4-week retail reporting month of February, the four weeks ended February 29, 200
JC Penney DS February Comps Jump 12.1%
J. C. Penney comparable department store sales increased 12.1 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2004, well above expectations. Sales were strong across all merchandise divisions and benefited from good sell through of Spring apparel and a positive
Saks Inc Posts 14.7% February Comp sIncrease
Saks Incorporated announced that for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 compared to the four weeks ended March 1, 2003 total sales increased 16.1% and comparable store sales increased 14.7% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales
Retail Ventures Posts 10.5% February Comp Increase
Retail Ventures total sales for the four weeks ended February 28,
2004, increased 14.6% to $166.1 million from $145.0 million for the four weeks
ended March 1, 2003. The company's same store sales increased 10.5% for the
four week period…
