Big 5 Doubles Q1 Net Income as Comps Inch Up 0.6%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales for the fiscal 2003 first quarter that ended on March 30, 2003 increased by $7.4 million, or 4.7%, to $164.5 million from $157.1 million in the first quarter of 2002. Same store sales increased 0.6% ver
Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports Names Management Team
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has further restructured management at its newly formed Golf & Racquet Sports division. Wilson parent Amer Group announced changes earlier in the week that saw the Golf & Racquet Sports division emerge as a separate operating un
adidas Q1 Hit by Weak Dollar; U.S. Backlog Heading Lower
adidas-Salomon reported sales for the first quarter ending March 31, 2003 increased 2% to €1.67 bn ($1.8 bn). On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 12%. The Group's net income increased 19% to €51 million ($55 million) in 2003. adidas revenues inc
Ross Stores to Move Headquarters to Pleasanton, CA
Less was not more in this case for Ross Stores Inc., the discount retail chain whose slogan is “Dress For Less.” Having outgrown its long-time home in Newark, CA, the discount retailer said Tuesday that it plans to move its corporate headquarters into a
Genesco Warns on First Quarter Sales and Earnings
Genesco Inc. announced that it currently expects to report total sales in the range of $190 million to $192 million for the first quarter ending May 3, 2003, compared to $190.6 million for the same period last year. The company also stated that total sam
Antigua Completes Sale to Ashley NA
Antigua Enterprises Inc. has completed the $10.25 million sale to Ashley NA, LLC of Antigua's common and preferred shares representing a controlling interest in Antigua. Ashley is owned by Sports Soccer Limited, which owns the Sports Soccer and Lill
Aldila Q1 Loss Narrows on 10% Sales Decline
Aldila Inc. net sales for first quarter fell 10.5% to $10.2 million as the net loss narrowed 15% to $169,000 ($0.03 per share) for three months ended March 31, 2003.
Saucony Doubles Q1 Profits on 12% Sales Gain
Saucony, Inc. announced net sales for the first quarter of 2003 increased 12.3% to $39.1 million compared to $34.8 million in the first quarter of 2002. Net income increased 100% to $2.6 million, or $0.42 per share on a diluted basis, compared to net inco
Aussie Apparel Adds Canadian Distributor
Aussie Apparel Group Ltd. announced that it has engaged NRI Distribution Inc. of Kamloops, British Columbia to handle the distribution of Aussie Apparel's Hot Tuna and Xisle brands in Canada. Aussie Apparel also announced that it has hired two new s
West Marine April Comps Decrease 11.5%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended April 26, 2003 were $60.0 million, a 14.0% increase from net sales of $52.7 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended April 26, 2003 decre
Greg Norman Collection Appoints Europe GM
Suzy Biszantz, President of Greg Norman Collection, announced the appointment of Tony Wilkinson to General Manager for the UK and Europe, responsible for the Greg Norman Collection and Reebok Golf…
Rawlings Acquires ABC Helmet Company
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the ABC Helmet Company. The cash transaction is expected to close in the third quarter and is intended to help build on Rawlings' strength as the num
Foostar Delays 10-K Filing — Again
Footstar, Inc. said Wednesday that it would not file its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2002 by April 30, 2003, as previously expected, because its financial statements continue to be under review by the company's external auditors,
Buy.com Launches Online Sports Store
Buy.com Inc. announced that it has significantly expanded its product offering by launching a Sports Store, giving customers access to 65,000 new products from top brand names in the sporting goods marketplace. The Sports Store will offer Wilson, Adidas,
Nautilus Q1 Net Income Down 43% on 4% Sales Dip
The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported net sales of $129.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, compared to $135.9 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income for the quarter was $13.7 million compared to $24.0 million in the firs
