PROFILE |
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Seaman and sailmaker Thomas Black founded Blacks in 1863, when he offered his sails for sale. From there, the company moved on to tents, eventually offering camping gear, sporting goods, and related fashions. The company runs retail divisions (with over 250 stores), including clothing shops First Sport, Pure Woman, and AV (Active Venture). Outdoor sports retail operations include Blacks, Millets, Free Spirit, and Air. It also distributes the O'Neill surf and snowboard brand. The Outdoor Group, the UK's largest retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment, was bought by Blacks in late 1999 for $82 million. Blacks sells sporting goods online. It sold its 40% share in Fila (UK) to Fila International for $19 million.
COMPETITION |
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Debenhams plc (DEB)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: February
2000 Sales (mil.): 328.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 39.8%
Employees: 5,581
Revenue per employee: $58,770.83
KEY PEOPLE |
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Tom Knight
CEO
Andy Hall
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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105 Baker St.
London W1H 1FA, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-7616-9222
Fax: 44-20-7616-9200
Online: Web Site
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