The Greg Norman Collection announced that Kate Kuykendall has joined the company as Director of Marketing and will report directly to Suzy Biszantz, CEO and President. In her new role, Kate will be responsible for the development and execution of all glo
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New Balance Kicks Off Kids Sportmanship Initiative
In an on-going effort to advocate the importance of sportsmanship, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. is launching a multi-faceted kids program that will kick-off in January 2005. The program will include an in-school curriculum, a back-to-school retail pro
West Marine Appoints New CEO
West Marine, Inc. reported that Peter Harris is joining West Marine as CEO and member of the Board of Directors on January 3, 2005. Harris most recently President and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers. He has served as CEO of mall-based retailer The Pictur
Will The Athlete’s Foot File Chapter 11 This Week?
After six months of rumors and speculation it appears that Athlete's Foot Group Inc. could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as today. Sports Executive Weekly has spoken with a number of people close to the situation and found
Chief Executive Officer — Action Sports Company
Private equity firm seeks CEO for high-growth branded action-sports company located in Southern California. Company is a leading designer, marketer, manufacturer and distributor of action sports goods targeting the young male demographic…
Chief Financial Officer — Action Sports Company
Private equity firm seeks CFO for high-growth branded action-sports company located in Southern California. Company is a leading designer, marketer, manufacturer and distributor of action sports goods targeting the young male demographic…
Product Manager — Dunham Women’s Casual
Dunham is seeking a Product Manager to create, articulate and implement the plan to achieve business objectives for the women's casual business. You will manage development activities of the cross functional team and build relationships with
China Bans Nike’s LeBron James TV Ad
The Associated Press is reporting that China has banned a Nike television commercial showing U.S. basketball star LeBron James in a battle with an animated cartoon kung fu master, saying the ad insults Chinese national dignity…
Rocky Shoes and Boots Acquires EJ Footwear Group
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement whereby Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire privately-held EJ Footwear Group and its EJ Footwear LLC, Georgia Boot LLC, and HM Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. LLC subsidiaries. The total purchase price for
Forzani Net Earnings Up 8.7%; Corp. Retail Comps Fall 4.4%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported third quarter net earnings of $6.4 million, 20 cents per diluted share, versus $5.9 million, 18 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Excluding the effcts of a new reporting guideline, EPS for both quarters would have b
West Marine November Comps Decline 2.9%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended November 27, 2004 were $34.6 million, a 0.4% increase compared to net sales of $34.5 million for November last year. Comparable store net sales for November 2004 decreased 2.9% compared to
ShopKo November Comps Decrease 4.8%
ShopKo Stores, Inc. reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended November 27, 2004 decreased 4.9% to $272.8 million from $286.8 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 4.8%…
Neiman Marcus Comps Increase 8.4% in November
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. announced that total revenues for the four weeks ended November 27, 2004 increased 5.0% to $308 million, compared to $293 million in the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 8.4%…
Costco November Same-Store Sales Up 5%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.08 billion for the four weeks ended November 28, 2004, an increase of 7% from $3.80 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable store sales increased 5%, with U.S. comps
Gildan Activewear Posts Strong Q4 to Finish Record Year
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported record net earnings of $16.8 million or 56 cents per diluted share for the fourth quarter, up 18.3% and 16.7% from $14.2 million or 48 cents per diluted share a year ago. Sales in the quarter were $145.6 million, up 33.3%
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