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Wilsons Leather Experts Inc. (WLSN) is in the Retail Industry

Revenue
Feb 02 2008
$280.4M
Profit
Feb 02 2008
($77.5M)
Market Cap
Jul 21 2008
$3.9M

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  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces The Sale of Outlet Store and E-Commerce Assets

    Wilsons Leather to Change Corporate Name MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) today announced the sale of its outlet store and e-commerce assets to AM Retail Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII), a New York...

    Articles 2008-07-08

  • G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Assets of Wilsons Leather Outlet Stores

    Acquires 116 Outlet Store Locations, Assumes Control of Distribution Center Operations Deal Expected to be Accretive This Year Company Revises FY09 Guidance to Reflect Acquisition NEW YORK -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) today announced that it has acquired certain...

    Articles 2008-07-08

  • Wilsons Leather To Appeal Nasdaq Delisting Determination

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) announced today that the Company received a Nasdaq Staff Determination on June 3, 2008, indicating that the Company's securities are subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Global Market. The Company has requested a hearing before a Nasdaq Listing...

    Articles 2008-06-09

  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Operating Results

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) today announced results for the quarter ended May 3, 2008. Net sales decreased 14.0% to $36.4 million compared to $42.4 million for the same period last year. Sales related to the 163 stores that closed during the first quarter of 2008...

    Articles 2008-05-20

  • Wilsons Leather Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Deficiency Notice

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) announced today that on May 1, 2008, the Company received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") stating that, for the last 30 consecutive trading days, the Company's common stock has not maintained a minimum market value of publicly held shares...

    Articles 2008-05-07

  • Wilsons Leather Announces Receipt of "Going Concern" Opinion and Notification From Nasdaq Relating to Minimum Shareholders' Equity

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) announced today that its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 14, 2008, included an explanatory paragraph from Wilsons' independent registered public accounting firm that Wilsons' recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities raise substantial doubt...

    Articles 2008-04-21

  • Wilsons Leather Posts 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders on Company Web Site

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) today announced the availability of its 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders, including audited financial statements for the company's 2007 fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, on its Web site, www.wilsonsleather.com. The 2007 Annual Report can be accessed by selecting "Annual Reports"...

    Articles 2008-04-14

  • BellwetherReport.com Free Analyst Review for WLSN, DSTI, GPS and RCL

    BellwetherReport.com is the leading onlinefinancial newsletter for investors seeking top independent and unbiasedresearch. Investors seeking free and unbiased research on the companiesmentioned in this release are encouraged to sign up to www.bellwetherreport.com for a free subscription to access these reports.Today, we have scheduled interviews with a number of the...

    Articles 2008-04-03

  • BenchmarkJournal.com Small-Cap Sector Analysis for CHCI, WLSN, FRNT and MCGC

    Benchmark Journal brings independent company andsector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investmenttactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities.Once you register as a free member to www.benchmarkjournal.com , you will begranted full access to our site, including sector analysis and companyanalysis. Our company profiles...

    Articles 2008-04-01

  • Wilsons Leather CEO to Resign

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) today announced that Michael Searles will leave his position as Chief Executive Officer on or about April 3, 2008 and will resign as a director of the Company at the same time. Searles will continue to be available to provide consulting...

    Articles 2008-03-28

  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Operating Results

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) today announced results for the quarter and full year ended February 2, 2008. Net sales for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2008 decreased 8.7% to $121.4 million compared to $133.0 million for the same period last year. Comparable...

    Articles 2008-03-04

  • Has added Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. to their watch list.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-22 February 2008-Analysis: Has added Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. to their watch list.C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22022008 InvestorIM has been created as a tool for the average investor. The idea is simple, a website where the world...

    Articles 2008-02-22

  • Thursday Afternoon Stock News.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-21 February 2008-Businessnetwire.us: Thursday Afternoon Stock NewsC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:21022008 New York, NY -- GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ: GEOI); Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN); Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL); Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAMM) ...

    Articles 2008-02-21

  • Wilsons Leather Announces Receipt of Notification from Nasdaq Regarding Continued Listing Requirements

    Wilsons Leather Also Moves to Quarterly Sales Releases MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) today announced that it received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market on February 15, 2008 stating that for 30 consecutive business days the Company's common stock has closed below the minimum...

    Articles 2008-02-21

  • Wilsons Leather to close stores in Bay Area

    Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc., which has four East Bay stores, has decided to close as many as 160 mall locations, about two- thirds of its total mall stores, the company announced Friday. Managers of several Bay Area stores said the company's mall stores in Concord,...

    Articles 2008-02-16

  • Wilsons Leather Announces Aggressive Cost Reduction Initiative

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSN) today announced that it will embark on a strategy aimed at reducing its mall store base, aggressive cost cutting initiatives, and the launch of a new accessories store concept. As part of this initiative, the Company plans to close up to 160...

    Articles 2008-02-15

  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces January Comparable Store Sales Increase of 10.4% and Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call Information

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSN) today reported a sales decrease of 14.8% to $21.9 million for the four weeks ended February 2, 2008 as compared to $25.7 million for the five weeks ended February 3, 2007. Year-to-date sales for the Company's stores decreased 12.7% to $280.4 million...

    Articles 2008-02-07

  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces December Comparable Store Sales Decrease of 7.1%

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSN) today reported a sales decrease of 13.0% to $65.9 million for the five weeks ended January 5, 2008 as compared to $75.7 million for the five weeks ended December 30, 2006. Year-to-date sales for the Company's stores decreased 12.5% to $258.5 million...

    Articles 2008-01-10

  • Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces November Comparable Store Sales Increase of 0.4%

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSN) today reported a sales increase of 6.6% to $33.6 million for the four weeks ended December 1, 2007 as compared to $31.6 million for the four weeks ended November 25, 2006. Year-to-date sales for the Company's stores decreased 12.4%...

    Articles 2007-12-06

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  • Incorporated: 1996
  • CEO: Mr. Timothy G. Becker
  • Employees: 3,461

Wilsons Leather Experts is a specialty retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the U.S. that operates through mall stores, airport stores, outlet stores, and e-commerce site. Co.'s mall stores provide classic and contemporary leather outerwear, accessories and apparel, while its Airport stores provide travel-related products and leather accessories. Co.'s outlet stores operates under the Wilsons Leather Outletsm name and provides clearance merchandise from its mall stores, special outlet-only merchandise and key in-season goods. At Feb 3 2007, Co. operated a total of 417 stores located in 45 states including 287 mall stores, 116 outlet stores and 14 airport locations.

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Wilsons Leather Experts Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. William F. Farley

Chairman

Mr. Peter V. Handal

Mr. David L. Rogers

Mr. Mark G. Schoeppner

Mr. R. Ted Weschler

Ms. Gail A. Cottle

Mr. Michael T. Sweeney

Mr. Bradley K. Johnson

Mr. Darren L. Acheson

Contact Information

7401 Boone Avenue North

Brooklyn Park, MN

http://www.wilsonsleather.com

763 391-4000

NAICS Code

Family Clothing Stores: 448140
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