In order to capitalize on ASICS growing momentum from an increased presence in the global sporting goods arena, ASICS TIGER Corporation of Irvine, California, a subsidiary of ASICS Corporation of Kobe, Japan, has changed its name to ASICS America Corporat
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Wolverine Q3 Earnings Up 8.1% on 5.2% Revenue Rise
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter of 2003 rose 5.2% to $230.6 million compared to $219.2 million reported for the third quarter of 2002. Third quarter 2003 earnings per share increased 8.1% to 40 cents compared to 37 cents
SIA: More Americans Would Participate in SnowSports for Fitness
The more Americans learn about the health and fitness benefits of snow sports, the more inclined they are to try skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, says a new Harris Interactive survey sponsored by Snowsports Industries America (SIA), a trade associati
Forzani Sees Flat Back-to-School Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported sales for “Back to School”, the eight-week selling period ended September 28th, 2003, increased 6.2% over the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the eight-week period were flat…
West Marine September Comps Up 1.7%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the five weeks ended September 27, 2003 were $56.6 million, a 26.6% increase from net sales of $44.7 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended September 27, 20
Moving Comfort Appoints Ad Agency
Moving Comfort announced the selection of MATCH, Inc. as its advertising agency. The Atlanta-based agency will be responsible for creative strategy and development for Moving Comfort beginning in January 2004. The overall budget was not disclosed…
Online Sales Increase 24% in Q3; Order Value Falls
The third quarter of 2003 produced online retail sales of $12.43 billion, a 24% increase over the same period in 2002 when $10.02 billion was spent, according to leading shopping search and comparison site BizRate.com. Actual orders grew by 47% to 101.34
SEC Files Suit Against Sport-Haley
Sport-Haley, Inc. has reported that on September 26, 2003, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against the Company, its Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer, Robert
Rocky Shoes and Boots Snags Military Boot Deal
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. announced it has entered into a $6.1 million agreement with Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company to manufacture boots for delivery to the U.S. military. This agreement in non-cancelable and will be accretive to earnings. Ship
Phoenix Footwear Group Appoints Design Chief
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that Larry Stuart Torchin has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President of Design. Mr. Torchin will be responsible for overseeing product design all of the company's footwear products includ
Callaway Appoints Keindel SVP International
Callaway Golf Company announced the appointment of Keith Keindel to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, International. Keindel is an industry veteran with 14 years of experience with The Top-Flite Golf Company, which is now a wholly owned
Callaway Nabs eBay Counterfeit Club Seller
Callaway Golf Company's investigation of counterfeit golf club sales on eBay.com has resulted in the successful criminal prosecution of an individual in Erie County, New York, and the raid of a factory in China. The counterfeit clubs were tracked to
Decathlon Taps DJM for Lease Disposition
DJM Asset Management, a real estate consultant firm, late last week announced it is assisting Decathlon Sports in the disposition of leases for 14 select Decathlon locations in New England. The former MVP locations include retail stores within major shop
McMullin Takes Leave at adidas America; Stutts to Head Unit
Ross McMullin, President and CEO of adidas America and Member of the Executive Board of adidas-Salomon AG responsible for North America, has decided to take a leave of absence due to health reasons. For an interim period, starting immediately, adidas Amer
Women’s Golf Unltd Files to Move to Pink Sheets
Due to the increased cost of complying with the many new regulatory, auditing and board requirements imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley act, Women's Golf Unlimited, Inc. has filed Form 15, Certification & Notice of Termination of Registration, with the Se