Advertising cost, net of cooperative, rose 11% to $248.7 million from $223.9 million in FY13.++++Purchases merchandise from 1,500 vendors with Nike (19%) and Under Armour (12%) purchases being the largest and no other vendor representing 10% or more.++++Annual sales by segment vs. FY13: apparel (36% vs. 35%), footwear (19% vs. 20%), hardgoods (44% vs. 44%) and Other (1% vs. 1%). ++++Employed 887 bicycle mechanics and 572 running specialists as of Jan. 31,2015. Total ... Log in to view full article.