Nike USA, Inc. announced that Julia Law has been appointed as VP, U.S. Human Resources; Nicholas Athanasakos was promoted to VP of U.S. Supply Chain; Craig Cheek was promoted to VP, U.S. Footwear; and Peter Kolsky was promoted to VP of U.S Apparel and Nik
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Sport Supply Group Inks Track ‘n Field Deal
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has been named the exclusive distributor of Nelco branded track and field products for the U.S. Nelco is one of the most prominent brands in track and field, with many of Nelco's products used at recent World Championships an
Salomon Cutting French Jobs; Will Move Production East
Salomon has launched a restructuring program to improve its profitability and further ensure long-term competitiveness. By 2007 Salomon's ski production in France will be reduced to 35% from a current 55%, mainly by increasing production in Romania.
IISA to Restructure; Mathis to Move to SGMA
The Board of Directors of the International Inline Skating Association (IISA) agreed that the group has accomplished its original mission and will subsequently right-size the Association in 2005 in response to that accomplishment. The restructure will re
Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits
Skechers USA, Inc. has reached a preliminary agreement to settle three disputed class action lawsuits brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores. The preliminary settlement, wh
Forzani Completes Acquisition of Nevada Bob’s Canada
The Forzani Group Ltd./Le Groupe Forzani Ltee and Nevada Bob's International Inc. have completed the previously announced acquisition by Forzani of the Canadian business of NBI. As previously announced, the transaction will add approximately $30 mil
Bell Sports Acquires Sports Instruments
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments, a pioneer in electronic performance enhancing technology and devices for athletes. Sports Instruments products include heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sp
G.I. Joe’s Wins 2004 Spirit of Portland Award
The Portland, Oregon Office of Neighborhood Involvement, which includes representatives from the Portland City Council, community leaders and neighborhood district coalitions, has selected G.I. Joe's, Inc. as recipient of the 2004 Spirit of Portland
Everlast to License Women’s Apparel to Jacques Moret
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced the signing of its largest license agreement to date with Jacques Moret, Inc. As of January 1, 2005, this new agreement grants Moret, a major supplier to the U.S. women's apparel market, a license for Everlast women&
Sport-Haley to Look at Strategic Alternatives
Sport-Haley, Inc. has engaged the investment banking firm of Caymus Partners LLC to assist the Company in exploring potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. It is not known at this time whether any transaction will result from explo
adidas and Intersport Sign Soccer Partnertship Deal
The adidas-Salomon Group and INTERSPORT International Corporation have signed an agreement which makes adidas the prime brand partner for the INTERSPORT Group in football during 2006. Both companies have agreed to keep the financial terms confidential. T
adidas Sees 2004 as Most Successful Football Year
adidas expects to “once again achieve new record sales in football” in 2004, accoriding to comments made by Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas-Salomon AG. More than 1.3 million replica jerseys, over 1.6 million UEFA EURO 2004™ licensed products and more than
Harvard Study: End of Apparel Quotas Won’t Kill Industry
A new study released by the Harvard Center for Textile and Apparel Research concludes that the end of the global quota system need not be a fatal blow to the U.S. textile and apparel industries. “Some might have you believe that these U.S. industries are
TSI Files Chapter 11; Perry Ellis Will Acquire Company
Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and entered into an asset purchase agreement with Perry Ellis International, Inc., to be acquired pursuant to section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Und
Reebok Signs Urban Skateboarder; Will Launch Skate Line
Known in skate circles as one of the greatest street skateboarders of all time, Stevie Williams is the newest member of the Rbk family. Broadening the brand's reach into the skate culture most heavily prevalent on the West Coast, the multi-year partn
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