American kids, teenagers, and young adults, aged 8 to 21 years, have annual incomes totaling $211 billion, according to latest projections based on results of a recent nationwide survey of the Generation Y population. Results show that this group is spen
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Luxottica Completes Cash Offer for OPSM Group
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that its cash offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary Luxottica South Pacific Pty Limited, for all shares, options and performance rights of OPSM Group Limited was successfully completed and closed on September 2, 2003.
Huffy Corp. Makes Leadership Changes
Huffy Corporation announced that William Smith has been named President and General Manager of Huffy Bicycle Company. Additionallu the company named James Salter to the newly created position of President, New Business Development & Acquisition Financing
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We rush each day to report on the events of the industry that may make a difference to people working in the trade. But when a story hits so close to home it is difficult to report it as news, as something sensational, something to be sold. That is the
180s Appoints New CFO
180s, maker of innovative performance wear, has appointed Ted Galovan as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining 180s, Galovan was the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President of Business-Development for EAS, Inc…
Kmart Makes Executive Appointments
Kmart Holding Corporation announced the hiring of Bruce Johnson, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations; Janet Kelly, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer; and Lisa Schultz, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer.
NRF: Back-to-School Helps Fuel Retail Comeback
A strong back-to-school season and solid sales gains continue to fuel optimism in August as retailers begin looking ahead to the fourth quarter. According to the latest NRF-BTM Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation
Slazenger Golf Appoints New President/CEO
Slazenger Golf Products Company has appointed golf industry veteran Chris Daltorio as the new President and CEO, setting forth a new platform that will allow golfers across the nation to have greater access to Slazenger apparel, gloves and balls. Daltori
Rawlings Inks New Five Year NCAA Baseball Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods announced that it has entered into a new five year agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which designates Rawlings as the official baseball of the NCAA…
Rocky Appoints Board Member
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. announced Harley E. Rouda, Jr., has been appointed to its Board of Directors. He is serving as a Class I Director and the term expires at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2005.
Ashworth Fiscal Q3 Profits Up on 5% Revenue Increase
Ashworth Inc. announced consolidated net revenue for the third quarter ended July 31, 2003 increased 5.0% to $38.0 million as compared to $36.2 million for the third quarter of 2002. Consolidated third quarter net income was $2.1 million or $0.16 per dilu
Kellwood Q2 Net Income Jumps on 14% Sales Gain
Kellwood Company reported sales for the second quarter increased 14% to $527 million, versus $463 million last year due to the acquisition of Gerber Childrenswear on June 25, 2002, and the acquisition of Briggs on February 4, 2003. Net earnings for Q2 ju
Kmart Posts Fiscal Q2 Loss as Comps Slide 5.4%
Kmart Holding Corporation reported a net loss of $5 million, or ($0.06) per share, for the fiscal second quarter of 2003. Kmart Corporation reported a net loss of $293 million for the 13 weeks ended July 31, 2002. Net sales for the 13 weeks ended July 3
adidas Posts $135 million Bid for Top-Flite
The New York Post is reporting this morning that adidas-Salomon made a $135 million cash bid for Top-Flite Golf Company, topping the $125 million offer made by the appointed stalking horse, Callaway Golf Company.
The bids are part of the 363 asset sale
adidas Issues Bonds in Advance of Top-Flite Auction
A report early Wednesday has adidas-Salomon gearing up for the fight for the Top-Flite. Reuters is reporting that adidas-Salomon made its debut in the bond market on Wednesday, issuing 400 million euros ($434 million) worth of debt convertible to around