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Article Thumbnail Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010
While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon.
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Article Thumbnail New Colorado tax on Internet sales sparks concern, confusion
Mar 5, 2010
A new Colorado law requires online retailers that do not have a physical presence in the state to collect sales tax on Internet purchases by Colorado residents. But, contrary to some reports, the law does not include an affiliate tax.
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Article Thumbnail Retail theft up globally in 2009
Mar 3, 2010
Retail losses due to shoplifting and employee theft rose globally in 2009 -- and the United States was a country with one of the highest increases. What were the causes and how did the 41 countries surveyed compare?
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Article Thumbnail Euro-based sports buying groups report positive year-over-year revenues, forecast continued gains
Feb 26, 2010
Cautious forecasts for 2009, given a year ago during the ispo show after a mediocre 2008 at retail, weren’t what became reality in Euroland. We take a look at the economic summaries and the forecasts for Euro-zone countries, as given by Germany-based sports buying groups and other associations. 2010? The prognosis isn’t so cautious this time around.
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Article Thumbnail Ups and downs of the 2010 job market
Feb 19, 2010
While some companies in the industry -- both manufacturer and retail -- will expand their workforce this year, plenty are in a holding pattern due to the fragile economy. We take a look at the current trends.
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Fitness Financial News

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Article Thumbnail Fitness financials: Town Sports trims Q4 losses, plus Nike, Garmin
Mar 17, 2010
Town Sports International Holdings (Nasdaq: CLUB), owner of fitness clubs in New York, Boston, Washington and Philadelphia, said it trimmed its fourth-quarter losses due mainly to the lack of a goodwill impairment charge. Plus, strong sales boost Nike's Q3 profit and Garmin to move incorporation to Switzerland.
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Article Thumbnail Fitness financials: Hibbett’s Q4 profit surges, plus Winmark
Mar 15, 2010
Hibbett Sports said its fourth-quarter profit surged 55 percent on strong sales of University of Alabama and New Orleans Saints merchandise, and Winmark reported that CEO John Morgan's total compensation increased about 11 percent last year.
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Article Thumbnail Fitness financials: Dick’s swings out of the red in Q4, plus Collective Brands, Hibbett Sports, Amer Sports, Foot Locker
Mar 10, 2010
Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman, and Foot Locker said it's enacting a new strategic plan to grow its business,
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Article Thumbnail Fitness financials: Gaiam’s Q4 revenue up 17.6 percent, plus Nautilus, Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mar 8, 2010
Gaiam’s Q4 revenue rose 17.6 percent, commercial division sale costing Nautilus $13.5 million in charges, Foot Locker returned to a Q4 profit, and analysts said they expect strong results from a Dick’s Sporting Goods report.
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Article Thumbnail Fitness financials: adidas’ Q4 net income falls 64 percent, plus Big 5, Costco
Mar 3, 2010
adidas said its fourth-quarter net income declined 64 percent, while Big 5 said its Q4 profit jumped 77 percent, and Costco’s Q2 profit rose 25 percent.
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Outdoor Financial News

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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: West Marine narrows Q4 loss, plus Outdoor Channel, Garmin, Suunto names president
Mar 17, 2010
West Marine narrows Q4 loss, Outdoor Channel posts 88.1 percent increase in Q4 revenue, Garmin to move incorporation to Switzerland and new Suunto president named.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Quiksilver narrows Q1 loss, plus West Marine, Hibbett, Jarden
Mar 15, 2010
Quiksilver narrowed its Q1 loss, West Marine delayed its Q4 report, Hibbett Sports said its fourth-quarter profit surged by 55 percent, and Jarden declared a cash dividend.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Q4 loss shrinks at Hind parent, plus Jarden, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hibbett Sports, Amer Sports
Mar 10, 2010
Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Jarden increased a stock repurchase by 50 percent, Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, and Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Analysts expect strong results from Dick’s report
Mar 8, 2010
Analysts said they expect Dick's Sporting Goods to post a strong report due to the company's healthy seasonal apparel sales as a result of a cold, snowy winter, as well as new revenue growth from expansion into the Pacific Northwest.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Big 5 profit jumps 77 percent in Q4
Mar 3, 2010
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported that its fourth-quarter profits jumped 77 percent due to higher sales and lower interest payments.
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