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GAIAM Is Looking Ahead With New Strategies…
For 2009, GAIAM reported a strong start. With a goal of $20 million in sales for the year, GAIAM claims to have generated $17.2 million in free cash flow throughout the first nine months for fiscal 2009…
Fleet Feet Maintains Double-Digit Comps in 2009
Wrapping up yet another stellar year, Fleet Feet Inc. reported fourth-quarter comparable store sales grew 11%. For the full year, sales reached $96 million on a 10% comp gain. The 2009 gain comes on top of a 12% hike in 2008 and a 15% surge in 2007…
Investor Conferences Provide Brighter Light Ahead for Industry
Industry public companies hit the investor conference circuit last week in an environment that is decidedly different from the market one year ago…
Forzani’s Holiday Sales Dip
The Forzani Group, Ltd. said unseasonably warm weather in November and consumer caution caused same-store retail system sales to dip 2.7% for Holiday ’09…
Cabela’s Looking to Expand
Cabela’s Inc. outlined several growth initiatives that it will undertake in fiscal 2010 as management for the outdoor retailer placed specific emphasis on building its direct business, expanding its retail reach, enhancing the company’s CLUB g
OR Winter Market Preview: Snowshoes Focus on Backcountry Adventure for 2010-11 Season
Snowshoe sales were down 6.5% last season – about the same as all sporting goods – but retailers and manufacturers are kicking up their heels like the sport’s participants heading into 2010…
Delta Apparel Inc. Sees Licensed/Decorated Driving Growth
Delta Apparel Inc. expects its growth over the next three years to be fueled by expanding the amount of its product that is either licensed or decorated. Overall, it's targeting sales of $500 million for its fiscal 2013 year compared to its guidance
Coalision Appoints New VPs for Lole
Coalision, the Canadian lifestyle company, announced the appointment of Tracy King to the role of vice president North American Sales, Lole effectively immediately…
La Jolla Group to License True Love and False Idols
La Jolla Group has entered a long term licensing agreement with authentic streetwear brand, True Love and False Idols…
House Committee Passes Leegin Bill
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would essentially reverse the Supreme Court decision in the 2007 Leegin case, which upheld manufacturers' rights to set minimum prices below which their dealers can not sell product…
Hanesbrands Contractors Damaged in Earthquake
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, said some of its contractors suffered damage in the Haitian earthquake. The company said three of the four sewing operations it contracts with in Haiti that make its men's casualwear and underwear T-shirts we
Soles4Souls Launches Haiti Relief Effort
Soles4Souls Inc. is working with its partners in the footwear industry and trusted distribution agencies to put together complete relief kits for victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti that will include 100,000 pairs of new shoes, food, medical suppli
South Butt Responds to TNF Suit
The South Butt LLC, a company based on parodying The North Face, filed a response to TNF's patent infringement lawsuit. TNF is seeking a court order mandating that South Butt cease operations while the case is pending…
Deckers Looks Overseas and to Owned Stores for Growth
Deckers Outdoor Corp. will accelerate the opening of company owned retail stores in international markets this year and blow some of its collections into full-blown categories in a quest to hit $1.1 billion in sales by 2012, CEO Angel Martinez told invest
Gander Mountain Takes Next Step Toward Going Private
Gander Mountain Company completed a 1-for-30,000 reverse split of its common stock followed by a 30,000-for-1 forward split of its common stock. With the move, the company confirmed its intent to withdraw its shares of common stock from listing on the Nas
