Fortune Brands, Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2002. FO deployed successful strategic initiatives, generating share gains for home and golf brands. The company's top-selling brands, including Moen, Titleist, Jim Bea
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Appeals Courts Affirms Oakley Case Against LUX
The U.S. Court of Appeals order restrains and enjoins Luxottica Group, Sunglass Hut International, LensCrafters Inc. and Ray Ban Sun Optics Inc. from making, importing, selling or offering to sell any products in the United States with Emerald (green) or
Swiss Army Brands Takes Back Apparel License
Swiss Army Brands, Inc. announced Monday that it plans to operate its Victorinox Apparel business as an in-house division and is ending its licensing agreement with Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, the current licensee for the Victorinox Appare
Russell Focuses on Female Consumers, Athletes
Looking to new ways to grow, Russell has turned its attention to women, whose presence in the world of professional and collegiate sports is growing. Women also are playing leisure sports more…
Dick’s SG and Under Armour Snag KSA Industry Awards for Excellence
Kurt Salmon Associates' (KSA's) annual sporting goods industry awards will be awarded to Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and Under Armour Performance Apparel this year. The annuanl awards were presented at the SGMA Super Show this week in Las
GolfGear Hires Holiday to Run Sales and Marketing
Chris Holiday, previously senior vice president of U.S. sales for Callaway Golf, has joined GolfGear International as senior vice president of sales and marketing…
K2 Promotes Marcovitch to Run Division
K2 Inc. announced that Robert Marcovitch has been promoted to President of its Ski, Snowboard, Skate, and Bike Division. The division is based on Vashon Island, Washington…
Nike Signs Mexican National Soccer Team
Nike, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with the Mexican Soccer Federation to be the official footwear, apparel and equipment sponsor for the Mexican National Soccer Teams…
Kmart Promotes Day to CEO
Kmart Corporation announced that President Julian C. Day has been named to the additional post of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately…
NSGA Reports Sneakers Sales Off 4% in H1 2002
NSGA is reporting that retail sales of sport footwear fell 4% for the six-month period, October 2001 through March 2002, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.49 bill
NSGA Hosts Updated Footwear Panel at Conference
The NSGA management conference will host a panel discuission that includes leading retailers of athletic footwear from various channels to share their views on what retailers need to do in order to remain profitable…
adidas Appoints Wulff Sports Marketing Director
adidas America announced the appointment of Kevin Wulff to the position of Director of Sports Marketing. Wulff brings with him over 26 years of experience in the Sports Industry. He most recently served as the CEO of the Women's Tennis Association…
ShopKo Appoints New Chief Merchant; Three SVP’s Leave
ShopKo Stores, Inc. announced the reorganization of its ShopKo division's merchandising, marketing and replenishment areas. Kevin Easton has been promoted to corporate Executive Vice President and ShopKo division Chief Merchandising Officer…
Delta Apparel Q2 Net Income Up 70% on 23% Sales Increase
Delta Apparel, Inc. announces record sales for the quarter ended December 28, 2002 of $30.0 million, a 23.3% increase from the prior year second fiscal quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $1.2 million…
Kmart Axes Execs That Received Retention Loans
Kmart Corporation announced that the Company has severed employment relationships with all remaining executives who received special retention loans in 2001 under former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles Conaway's tenure…
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