Quiksilver, Inc.reported that consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 ended October 31, 2004 increased 30% to $350.3 million as compared to fiscal 2003 fourth quarter consolidated revenues of $269.2 million. Consolidated net income inc
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Nike Fiscal Q2 Net Up 46%; U.S. Futures Increase 10%
NIKE, Inc. reported second quarter revenues increased 11% to $3.1 billion, versus $2.8 billion for the same period last year. Second quarter net income totaled $261.9 million, or 97 cents per diluted share, compared to $179.1 million, or 66 cents per dilu
Wolverine Increases Dividend 50%; Will Split Stock
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. has announced a 50% increase in its quarterly cash dividend and also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 3-for-2 common stock split. The dividend increase raises the pre-split quarterly cash dividend from $.065
Russell Corp. Nails Down NBA in $125 Million Deal
The National Basketball Association has entered into a new eight-year global partnership with Russell Corporation, marketers of Spalding basketballs and Huffy Sports backboards. The agreement, which was announced Wednesday by Russell Chairman and CEO Jack
Klein’s All Sports to Shutter All Doors
Klein's All Sports, an Upstate New York regional sporign goods mainstay for 56 years, will be going out of business and closing its 12 stores in the near future. The sale of all inventory in all 12 stores is underway and will continue until all inven
Merchandising Director — Sport Supply Group
Sport Supply Group, a Dallas-based company and leader in the sporting goods industry, as well as one of DFW’s top 250 employers, is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as Merchandising Director. In addition to overseeing P
Product Manager — Sport Supply Group
Sport Supply Group, one of DFW’s top 250 employers and a leader in institutional sporting goods distribution is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our corporate team as Product Manager. This position will grow our strength, fitnes
Sales Reps Needed — Lotto USA
LOTTO Footwear and Apparel is seeking experienced and proven territory sales representatives who have strong account relationships within the tennis industry. Opportunities available in Washington, Oregon, Idaho- Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada- Northe
Canadian Apparel Federation Welcomes Government Support for Industry
The Canadian Apparel Federation welcomed a major announcement on apparel industry issues made this week by
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale. The announcement included reductions in customs duties totaling $90 million on imported raw materials – such as fab
Callaway Commences Search for New CEO
Callaway Golf Company is beginning the search process for a Chief Executive Officer to whom current CEO William C. Baker can ultimately turn over management responsibilities. Mr. Baker, who was appointed to the CEO position on August 2, 2004, will lead th
VF Corp. Names a VP for Mergers and Acquisitions
VF Corporation has named Frank Terkelsen, 40, as Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, a new position. He will report to Bob Shearer, Vice President – Finance & Global Processes and Chief Financial Officer. Terkelsen has also been named a member of VF&#
WSA Appoints Director for Retail Relations
The World Shoe Association, producers of the largest footwear trade shows in The Americas, announced the appointment of Leslie Gallin as director of Retail Relations and The Collections at WSA, an upscale exhibition highlighting luxury and designer brands
Foot Locker in Consumer Direct Deal with ESPN
ESPN and Footlocker.com has inked an agreement for ESPN Shop — an ESPN-branded direct mail catalog and E-commerce destination where fans can purchase athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. ESPN Shop is managed by Footlocker.com — a subsidiary of Foot
First Team Providing Repair Kits in Backboard Recall
First Team Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of about 7,600 First Team Attack, Force and Titan Basketball Hoops. The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the back
Cutter and Buck Names Wyatt President and CEO
Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed retail and apparel executive, John T. (“Tom”) Wyatt as president and CEO. Wyatt succeeds Fran Conley, who stepped down in September, and Bill Swint, who had been serving as Interim CEO. Wyatt brings over 30 years of experi
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