Author: James Hartford

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported record net sales of approximately $29 million for the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to $25.6 million the prior year. As a result, the unaudited net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 are approximately

Gander Mountain on Thursday filed its S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an Initial Public Offering. The IPO, which is expected to raise $86.25 million for the Outdoor superstore chain, has been widely expected for some time to suppo

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported record earnings for its fourth quarter and 2003 fiscal year, marking its third consecutive year of record results. The Company achieved record revenue totaling $888.9 million for its 2003
fiscal year ended on January 3

Jay Margolis, president and COO of Reebok International Ltd., has assumed the daily responsibilities of leading the Reebok brand following the resignation of Martin Coles, presindent of the Reebok Brand, who cited personal reasons for his decision. As a r

According to The U.S. Market for Watches and Clocks, a new study by market research publisher Packaged Facts, the sports watch market grew to $1.7 billion in sales in 2003 and is projected to reach $2 billion by 2008…

The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported Wednesday that it is taking the unrivaled step of doubling the five-year warranty period on its line of popular Bowflex Power Pro resistance exercise equipment to a full ten years…

Dunham has announced that Bill Dodge will assume the role of Marketing Manager for the brand. In this new role, Dodge will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team including product marketing, research and development, and des

Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk brand, recently announced that the company has entered into a licensing agreement with BBC International to license the Airwalk brand for the United States and Mexico…

Huffy Sports Company recently signed a four-year deal with the National Soccer League, a professional, indoor soccer league beginning play in June 2006, to become the official game-day ball provider. Under terms of the agreement, Huffy Sports will also p

Cornerstone Equity Investors has signed an agreement to sell its investment in True Temper Corporation to management, and Gilbert Global Equity Partners and related entities. The specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed; however, the deal is exp

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has reaffirmed that it remains comfortable with its previous guidance for Fiscal 2003 ended January 31, 2004 diluted earnings per share. BWS also estimates diluted earnings per share for Fiscal 2004 of $3.15, and first quarter 20

Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that Ronald Klein, 55, will be returning to Macy's East as chairman/ceo division, effective February 15. The company also announced that Michael G. Krauter, 46, currently EVP/director of stores at Rich&#03