Amerex Group Inc. announced that it has hired Kathleen McVey, noted performance apparel designer for its Gerry, Mambosok, and Bombshell brands. Ms. McVey joins Amerex Group from London Fog Industries where she was the senior designer for Moonstone Mounta
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NSGA: Where You Live Influences What You Buy (and Sell)
An analysis of the regional demographics for products
surveyed in “The Sporting Goods Market in 2003,” published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association, shows that where you live clearly influences what you buy. “If you live in New England,
NSGA: Sporting Goods October CPI Turns Positive
The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Sporting Goods CPI Index at 101.8 for October, up 0.3% versus the October 2002 index. This is the first time the Index has been positive in more than five years, since February 1998, to b
May Company November Comps Decline 1.7%
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $1.26 billion for the four-week period ended Nov. 29, 2003, a 0.2% increase from the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 1.7%. November store-for-store sales decre
New Sports Authority Beats Q3 EPS Estimates on 1.7% Comp Sales Gain
The Sports Authority, Inc. reported that third quarter comparable store sales for the combined company increased 1.7% from last year's combined company results. The net loss of $7.7 million, or $0.31 per share, includes the effect of after-tax, merg
Vans Opens European Flagship Store in London
Vans, Inc. announced that the company's European flagship store, located at 47 Carnaby Street in London, will open on December 6 in the popular Carnaby Street shopping district. The 3,500 square foot store will feature men's and women's foo
Goody’s Promotes Parneix to SVP/GMM for Women’s
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. has promoted Rosalind C. Parneix to Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Women's. In this newly created position, Parneix will be responsible for overseeing the merchandise direction of Missy Sportswea
Kellwood Promotes Skinner to President and COO
Robert C. Skinner, Jr. has been appointed Kellwood president and chief operating officer, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and CEO. Formerly, Skinner held the post of Kellwood corporate vice president with overall responsibility for the compa
Niemira Leaves BT-M For ICSC Research Post
The International Council of Shopping Centers has announced that Michael P. Niemira will be joining ICSC as Chief Economist and Director of Research, effective Monday, December 15, 2003. Most recently, Mr. Niemira was the Vice President and Senior Economi
NSGA Mourns Loss of Another Industry Veteran
The National Sporting Goods Association is reporting that former Chairman of the NSGA Board of Directors Robert S. “Bobby” Boyer, died Monday from cancer. The Funeral is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m. at the Park Cities Presbyterian Chur
SGMA amd SMS in Joint Venture Research Firm
SGMA International and Sports Marketing Surveys has formed Sports Research Partnership, a joint venture expected to provide market research services to the sporting goods industry. William Lawliss will join SRP as Director of Business Development. He ha
P.E.4LIFE Appoints Sponsorship Development Consultant
P.E.4LIFE, the Washington, D.C.-advocacy group for physical education, has announced the appointment of Craig Jonas of the Jonas Group, Highlands Ranch, Colo., as the three-year-old organization’s first sponsorship development consultant…
Dunham Adds Two to Product Development Team
New Balance's Dunham Bootmaker division has added Kevin Quinn and Dan Calabrese to its Marketing Department. As Senior Product Development Manager Kevin Quinn will drive and manage the research and development efforts for all the brand's produc
Fila Names Burch Global Communications Head
Sport Brands International has named Fila USA's current SVP Marketing, Howe Burch to SVP Global Communications and Sports Marketing for Fila. In his new role, Mr. Burch will develop and oversee an integrated global marketing communications and sport
Kmart Adds Apparel Chief and CFO
Kmart Holding Corporation has announced that John D. Goodman will join the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Apparel Officer, and James D. Donlon III will
join the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, both reporting to Presiden
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