Schutt Sports has appointed Gary Niland, President of Gary Niland and Associates, as VP of Sales for Schutt Sports. Gary Niland and Associates will continue to operate as a sales representative organization and will be a part of
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Amer Reorganizes Salomon; Cuts 400 Jobs and Moves Production
Salomon, the newly-acquired winter and outdoor sports division of Amer Sports, has launched a three-year turn-around program designed to “ensure its future competitiveness.” The program includes a reorganization of Salomon operations and the elimination
Clear Thinking Named TAF Liquidation Trustee
Clear Thinking Group, LLC, a retailing/consumer products and industrial manufacturing consultancy, and Joseph E. Myers, a partner and managing director in the firm, have been appointed liquidation trustee for athletic shoe retailer Athlete’s Foot Stores,
Survey: Retailers Fail to Maximize Sales During Holidays
According to a recent survey of more than 1,100 mystery shoppers, retail stores have not ramped up their level of customer service during the 2005 Holiday Shopping Season. More than 70 percent of mystery shoppers surveyed said they noticed either no diffe
adidas Unveils New World Cup Match Ball
adidas unveiled the new Match Ball for the 2006 FIFA World Cup during the Final Draw on Friday. The new adidas +Teamgeist introduces a new 14-panel configuration reducing the amount of three-panel touch points by 60% and the total length of the panel line
adidas Smartball Technology Plans Shelved for World Cup
adidas expects to sell 10 million official FIFA World Cup balls, but the company will not have its “smartball” in play for the event to be held in Germany next summer. FIFA General Secretary Urs Linsi told reporters this week that the FIFA executive comm
Kausrrud and Conlin to Partner in Sales Agency Venture
Todd Kausrud, head of the Sports Alliance agency in Chino Hills, CA announced his new partnership with John Conlin and his former rep organization, John Conlin Sales. Kausrud, Conlin and their road people will service California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mex
lululemon atheltica Gets Investment Boost from Advent International
Advent International announced it has acquired a significant minority interest in Vancouver-based lululemon
athletica, an athletics and yoga apparel specialty retailer. The transaction is expected to support the company's growth strategy in the US an
Gear for Sports Offers Senior Debt Exchange; Inks Under Armour Deal
GFSI, Inc., the parent company to Gear for Sports, has commenced an exchange offer which see the company issue $134.9 million in 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2011 for the same amount of 9-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2007. Meanwhile, GFSI in Oct
Brine to Consolidate Brand Management Under Hilvert
Brine, Inc. announced that Ray Hilvert will now act as the Director of Brand Management for all sport categories. Prior to the restructure, Hilvert was the Director of Brand Management for Lacrosse and Field Hockey. Under the new structure, the marketing
Goody’s November Comp Sales Decline 4.8%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $128.0 million for the fiscal month of November 2005, an increase of 1.3% from total sales of $126.4 million for the fiscal month of November 2004. Comparable store sales for November 2005 decline
The Buckle Ekes Outs 0.3% Comp Sales Gain for November
The Buckle, Inc. reported that sales for November increased by 5.6% to $42.5 million from sales of $40.3 million in November 2004. Comparable-store sales rose 0.3%.
Stein Mart November Comps Decline 4.1%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported that total sales for the month ended November 26 declined 3.6% to $135.4 million from $140.3 million in November 2004. Comparable store sales decreased 4.1% for the november period…
JC Penney Posts 3.6% Camp Sales Gain for November
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable department store sales increased 3.6% for the four weeks ended Nov. 26, 2005. Comparable store sales were at the upper end of previous guidance for a low-single digit increase, and come on top of a 12.2% increase in l
Nike Corporate Jet Lands Safely After Mechanical Problems
Bill Perez knew that his move to Nike, Inc. would be an exciting ride, but the company’s president and CEO got more than he bargained for on Monday. National media rushed to a scene yesterday that had four execs circling Portland, Ore. for six hours as t
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