Author: James Hartford

Nordica USA has appointed Tyler Kipp to the position of New England Racing Coordinator. The New England Racing Coordinator position is new to Nordica and will help solidify service for the company’s growing race program. Kipp will oversee the development

Vans, Inc. announced that Andrew J. Greenebaum, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave his position for personal reasons, effective as of August 30, 2003. Scott J. Blechman, currently VP of Finance & Controller, will be promoted to CFO. The compa

LiquidGolf Holding Corporation announced the execution of a Letter of Intent to acquire Best Value Golf Inc., the parent company of golfgods.com…

According to the National Retail Federation, July retail sales in the GAFS category increased 0.8% seasonally adjusted from June, and rose 6.0% from the same period last year. Sporting goods, Internet and catalog retailers joined hobby, book and music st

Oakley, Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Davin to the company's Board of Directors and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Davin currently serves as the Operating Partner of Brentwood Associates, a middle-market private equity

JC Penney Company reported a second quarter loss of $0.02 per share compared with a loss of $0.05 per share in last year's quarter. Department stores Q2 LIFO operating profit more than doubled to $51 million compared with $22 million last year, an i

Next, Inc. has appointed Stan Howard to the position of Vice President Sales and Marketing for the company. Mr. Stan Howard, through the acquisition of Lil Fan Inc and affiliates by Next, has added significant customers and product lines. Mr. Howard has

Jordan, a division of Nike, Inc., announced the addition of record-breaking Pro Bowl running back Eddie George to Team Jordan, the elite group of professional athletes hand-picked by Michael Jordan to represent the Jordan brand of footwear and apparel…

True Temper Sports, Inc. announced that net sales for the second quarter increased 8.7% to $32.5 million from $29.9 million during the second quarter of 2002. Total international sales increased by 23% when compared to the second quarter of 2002. Net in

The May Department Stores Company saw a net loss of $100 million, or 39 cents per share, for the second quarter, compared with net earnings of $69 million, or 22 cents a share, in the year-ago period. The Q2 2003 results include a charge of $318 million,

Tropical Sportswear has terminated the employment of Christopher B. Munday, the former President and CEO, N. Larry McPherson, the former EVP and CFO, and Gregory Williams, the former EVP and General Counsel, each effective August 15, 2003. Michael R. Mit

Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. announced on Tuesday the completion of a sale-leaseback transaction for three stores with an investment trust of W.P. Carey & Co. LLC, bringing the total properties the Company leases through the Carey Group to eight. A