Author: James Hartford

SGMA is reporting that consumer spending for athletic shoes during the first half of 2003 was substantially the same as during the same period in 2002, according to research by The NPD Group. The number of pairs purchased also remained approximately the

The Outdor Industry Association announced that the new executive committee will be led by Lee Fromson, CEO of Cascade Designs, who succeeds Steve Barker as Chairperson. The officer slate is comprised of: Mike Wallenfels, vice-president of sales and market

Brunswick Corporation announced that Victoria J. Reich has been elected president of Brunswick Europe, a new operating unit. She most recently was senior vice president and chief financial officer for Brunswick. Peter G. Leemputte, the company's vi

Malden Mills Industries, Inc. late Thursday announced that it's consensual plan of reorganization has been confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court and the company will successfully emerge from Chapter 11 on August 26, 2003. This approved pla

John Pierandozzi has been named president, chief operating officer and a director of GolfGear International, Inc. He succeeds Michael Piraino, who resigned in June. Through April 2002, Pierandozzi was president and chief executive officer of Carbite Golf

Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported second quarter net sales were $12.9 million as compared to $14.7 million reported in 2002. Net licensing revenues advanced 11.8% to $1.6 million. Net income available to common stockholders fell 50% to $.1 million, or $0

Varsity Brands, Inc. announced net income of $4.7 million, or $0.40 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the second quarter of 2003, compared to net income of $8.7 million, or $0.79 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the quarter ended June 30, 200

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced earnings of $9.5 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2003, a 51% increase over the comparable quarter last year. Second quarter earnings per diluted share rose to $0.47 this year versus $0.32 in the prior year.

K-Swiss Inc. announced that Mark L. Louie was unanimously elected to serve on the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Louie is a Managing Member and Chief Financial Officer of TechFund Capital, a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage enabling t

The Buckle, Inc. reported that net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 was $3.6 million, or 17 cents per share, compared with $4.1 million, or 19 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2002. Net sales for the quarter ended increased 2.6% to