Author: James Hartford

Next Inc. has announced that its significant stockholders (representing approximately 63% of total shares of common stock outstanding as of July 22, 2003) have entered into lock-up agreements with each other and the Company restricting their ability to se

The Coleman Company, Inc. said that it stands by its announcement Monday that its licensing agreement with Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. has been terminated, and disagrees with Fleetwood's position expressed in a company press release late Monday…

Kohl's Department Stores announced that Wesley McDonald is joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer. McDonald comes to Kohl's from Abercrombie and Fitch, where he has served as chief financial officer since 20

Nordica USA has named one of its current sales reps to head up the ski product development for the USA. In his new role as Ski Product Manager, Jon Rucker will be responsible for working with Nordica Spa and the dealers in the USA to dramatically grow the

HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has announced the promotions of Greg Mason to Director of Marketing and Pro/Specialty Sales and Phil Mintz to Director of Key Accounts/HEAD USA, both effective immediately…

Easton Sports announced that it has renewed its licensing agreement with Mondor Ltd., signing a multiyear extension with the Canadian hockey and baseball apparel manufacturer…

Obermeyer has retained Backbone Media to handle their public relations efforts. Located in Aspen, Obermeyer will partner with local Carbondale company Backbone Media to oversee media communications and promotions of its apparel, brand and rich company his

West Marine, Inc. reported net income for the second quarter ended June 28, 2003 of $19.8 million, or $0.98 per share, compared to net income of $15.8 million, or $0.79 per share, a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $233.0 million, up 22.6% from $

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reported net income of $309 million, or $1.04 per share, for the second quarter ended June 28, 2003, compared with net income of $229 million, or $0.71 per share, in Q2 2002. Revenues for Q2 increased 0.9% to $7.8 bn. The revenue

Fortune Brands, Inc. reported net income for the second quarter of 2003 was $176.7 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, as compared to $196.9 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated net sales were up 5% to $1.58 billion

Cybex International, Inc. has successfully refinanced in full its prior credit facility. Cybex' new credit arrangements include a $19,000,000 working capital and term loan facility from CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. and a $11,000,000 mortgage loan