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Heelys Rolls Into Lackluster First Quarter
Net Sales, Gross Profits Down

DALLAS (May 9, 2008)—Heelys, Inc. (HLYS) reported poor performance results across the board for the first quarter ended...

Dearfoams Dominates Third Quarter
Net Earnings and Net Sales Soar

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 8, 2008)—R.G. Barry Corporation, the Dearfoams company (DFZ), experienced a significant surge in its third...

Deckers Buys Tsubo
Deal Is Made for $6 Million in Cash

GOLETA, Calif. (May 6, 2008)—Footwear maker Deckers Outdoor Corp. said Tuesday it has purchased the casual comfort footwear...

Bakers' Quarter-To-Date Sales Decline 11.5 Percent
Despite Drop, Company Saw Improvement Last Month

Deckers Has Record Success In First Quarter
Net Sales Jumped 34.4 Percent, Ugg Led the Way

GOLETA, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2008)—Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31....

Wolverine Hires Finance Veteran To Fill Three Positions
Don Grimes Will Start with the Company Next Month

ROCKFORD, Mich. (Apr. 22, 2008)—Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW) has appointed one man as the company’s senior vice...

Kenneth Cole Names New CEO
Former Liz Claiborne Exec Jill Granoff Joins Company

NEW YORK (Apr. 15, 2008)—Former Liz Claiborne exec Jill Granoff is leaving Liz and teaming up with Kenneth,...

Skechers Sails Into China
Footwear Brand Joins Forces with Partner Luen Thai Enterprises

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.—Skechers USA, Inc. (SKX) marked its entrance into China with a national sales conference. Conducted with...

Dickies Extends Agreement With Rocky Brands
Outdoor Company Holds onto Exclusive Footwear Rights

FORT WORTH, Texas (Apr. 14, 2008)—Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) will remain the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of ...

Nike Achieves Sponsorship Victory
Athletic Giant Joins Forces with Olympics and Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO AND BEAVERTON, Ore. (Apr. 11, 2008)—Nike (NKE) is on the fast track to outpacing its competitors via...