Mossimo Doubles Q4 Revenues; Earnings Take a Dive

Mossimo, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2005 total net revenues increased to $6.5 million compared to $3.2 million for the same period last year. MOSS reported net earnings of $15,000 for Q4 compared to net earnings of $629,000 for the same period last year

Sara Lee Appoints Branded Apparel Group Leadership

Sara Lee Corporation has named Lee A. Chaden to the position of executive chairman of Sara Lee Branded Apparel, and Richard A. Noll to chief executive officer of Sara Lee Branded Apparel, effective April 1, 2006. Last year, Sara Lee announced its intent t

Under Armour Signs Texas Tech to Football Deal

Under Armour has inked a five-year agreement with Texas Tech University to be the official outfitter of the university's Division 1-A football team. The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be outfitted in Under Armour's performance apparel and footwear.

Fila Partners with Muddy Buddy Race Series

Fila and Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy, a unique series of trail running and mountain biking races, announced a partnership for the 2006 Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. Fila is the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the rac

Asics Takes on Madden and Danskin in Trademark Suit

ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have filed separate lawsuits in Federal District Court in California against Steve Madden, Ltd. and Danskin, Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and false advertisin

Ralph Lauren Appoints President of Footwear Division

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced that Aaron Schwartz will join the Company on April 3 as President of Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear, reporting to Jacki Nemerov, Executive Vice President. Schwartz was most recently Global President and Chief Creati

Schutt Sports Appoints President and COO

Schutt Sports has appointed Eric Ashleman as president & COO. Julie Nimmons will continue as CEO. For the last four years, Eric has worked for the Danaher Corporation, first serving as VP of operations for Joslyn Manufacturing in Chicago, IL, as presiden

UVEX Sports Appoints New Winter Division Reps

UVEX Sports, Inc. is expanding the sales team for its winter sports division and has hired Sport One Sales and Ray Dargie to handle increased demand for its innovative goggles, helmets and eyewear and OnGuard Locks. Sport One Sales is a multi-million dol

Meier to Retire as Kohl’s COO; Will Resign Board Seat

Kohl's Corporation has announced that Arlene Meier plans to retire by the end of 2006. Ms. Meier, who has served as the chief operating officer since 2000 joined the company in 1989. Ms. Meier will continue in her current management capacity until a

adidas Honored as Cannes 2006 Advertiser of the Year

The Organizers of the 53rd Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival have announced that adidas will be awarded the prestigious Advertiser of the Year award, which will be presented to Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of the adidas brand, in hono

Warrior Hockey Promotes Wensley to Marketing Director

Neil Wensley has been promoted to Director of Marketing for Warrior Hockey. In this role, Wensley will oversee all product development, marketing and brand management for Warrior’s hockey division. Wensley has more than 12 years of experience in the hoc

Sun Capital Acquires Consoltex Shares

Consoltex Inc. announced that its stock has been acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sun Capital is a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts of market-leading companies.