Tachikara Renews Longtime Partnership with the NAIA
Continuing a 24-year relationship, Tachikara USA, Inc., has extended its status as The Official Volleyball Supplier of the NAIA under terms of a new five-year agreement effective until December, 2007…
Burlington Industries Contender Tries Block on Buffett
The battle is on for control of Burlington Industries Inc., as a rival investor said Wednesday he has enough support to block Burlington's proposed sale to investment guru Warren Buffett…
Vail Resorts, Inc. Reveals SEC Probe
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has informed the Company that the SEC has issued a formal order of investigation with respect to the Company…
The North Face Helps Offset Daypack Woes at VF Corp.
VF Corporation reported sales in the company's Outdoor businesses rose 17% in the fourth quarter and 3% in 2002. An increase of 22% in first quality sales of The North Face brand products and an 11% increase in international Outdoor sales in 2002 wer
Brass Eagle 2002 Net Income Surges 149% on 14% Revenue Rise
Brass Eagle Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 increased 14.1% to $104.9 million versus $91.9 million for the same period last year. Net income increased 149% to $9.7 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared to $3.9
Value City Adds New General Counsel
Value City Department Stores, Inc. announced that Julia A. Davis has joined the company in the newly created position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel…
Target Extends Mossimo Deal
Mossimo, Inc. announced that Target Corporation has exercised its option to renew its current agreement with Mossimo, Inc. for an additional term of two years…
Oakley 2002 Net Income Down 19.6% as Sales Increase 14%
Oakley, Inc. announced total 2002 net sales increased 14% to $489.6 million, fueled by a 19.2% increase in U.S. net sales to $254.0 million, including a 267.1% increase in Oakley's retail store sales to $32.6 million. International net sales increase
Warren Buffett Wins Bidding for Burlington
Burlington Industries, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. announced Tuesday that they have executed a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Burlington Industries. Following emergence from Chapter 11, Burlington will operate as a wholly o
Federated Re-Aligns Consumer Direct Businesses
Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that its Bloomingdale's By Mail catalog and the macys.com e-commerce businesses are being realigned to operate under their respective namesake divisions…
Collegiate Pacific Q2 Loss Narrows on 23% Sales Increase
Collegiate Pacific reported fiscal Q2 sales increased 23% to $3.5 million and the net loss for the quarter narrowed slightly to -$231,061…
Huffy Narrows 2002 Loss on 13% Sales Increase
Huffy Corporation announced earnings from continuing operations, for the year ended December 31, 2002, were $4.6 million or $0.38 per common share compared to a loss from continuing operations of $8.4 million or $0.82 per common share for the prior year.
ShopKo Promotes Wurl to SVP/GMM Hardlines
ShopKo Stores, Inc. announced the promotion of Doug Wurl to senior vice president/general merchandise manager – hardlines and home for the company's ShopKo division…
Dick’s Raises EPS Estimate On Strong Q4 Results
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. said that net sales for fourth quarter increased 16.1% to $395.2 million. Comparable store sales increased 4.9% for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2003. DKS also said EPS guidance is being increased to a range of $
Columbia Sportswear Commits to Help Save Outdoor School
Columbia Sportswear Company will match any donations made to the Friends of Outdoor School in the next seven days, up to $180,000. This is half of the amount needed to revive the 37-year-old program. Columbia Sportswear will facilitate donations from the
