George T. Neill has joined Brunswick Corporation as its vice president and chief marketing officer, reporting to Brunswick chairman and CEO Dustan E. McCoy. Neill, most recently was corporate vice president – global marketing for Motorola, Inc…
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Invista Expands China Joint Venture
Invista plans to make an additional total investment of $99.6 million in China in connection with a planned new production plant at its Foshan site, in anticipation of the growing demand in high-quality spandex fibers. The joint venture plans to use its a
Gregory Hires Romanella as Marketing Coordinator
Gregory Mountain Products hired Stephanie Romanella as marketing coordinator. Romanella joins Gregory after working in marketing at Backpacker Magazine for the last two-plus years. At Gregory, Romanella will assist in planning and execution of global mar
Nike’s Jordan Brand Inks Deal with Levi’s
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc. and Levi Strauss & Co., formed a collaborative partnership to jointly-develop a Jordan Levi's Collection. The men's only co-branded product will be named the 23/501 collection and will arrive in stores star
U.S. Attorney Subpoenas Genesco – Finish Line Documents
Genesco Inc. has received a subpoena from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for documents relating to the company's negotiations and merger agreement with The Finish Line. The subpoena states that the documents are
Dakine Hires Conerly as Asst. Snow Team Manager
Dakine hired Scotty “The Body” Conerly, to join the company as its new assistant snow team manager. In his position, Conerly will help coordinate all functions relating to the team, including making sure that all snowboard and ski team riders’ needs have
Perry Ellis Q3 Revenues Grow on Strength in Golf
Perry Ellis International, Inc. third quarter revenues increased 6.7% to $227.5 million, compared to $213.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Revenue increases were driven by several of the Company’s growth initiatives – primarily by an outstan
Shoe Carnival Q3 Net Income Halved on Declining Comps
Shoe Carnival net sales for the third quarter decreased 8.0% to $173.9 million from sales of $189.1 million in the same quarter of 2006. Comparable store sales declined 5.0%. Net income was $4.2 million as compared with net income of $8.4 million in the t
OIWC Looks For SnowSports Award Nominees
The Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition is in their second call for Nominations for women leaders in the snow industry for the Pioneering Woman Award, as well as the First Ascent Award for new emerging leaders in snow sports…
Gramicci Expands HQ
Gramicci apparel has a new expanded the brand's headquarters, which has been dubbed the “Global Habitat,” in the historic Hill Section of Agoura California. Gramicci, lead by president Marty Weening, has successfully completed Stage Two of its Strat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 Net Income Jumps 57%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. net income increased 57% to $12.2 million and earnings per diluted share increased 43% to 10 cents, compared to prior year net income of $7.8 million, or seven cents per diluted share. Net sales for the quarter increased 1
Peltonen Ski Forms Distribution Agreement with Alpina
Peltonen Ski appointed Alpina Sports Corporation as their distributor in USA and Canada effective from January 1, 2008. Peltonen will round out the Alpina Sports offering with Racing, Top Level Sport Performance and Traditional Touring skis. Alpina will c
Pacific Sunwear Slips to Q3 Loss on Negative Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California sales for the third quarter were $373.1 million, a decrease of 0.6% from $375.4 million for the third quarter of 2006. Total same-store sales increased 5.0% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. By concept, PacSun same-sto
Hibbett Sports Sees Slow Q3 Sales Impact Bottom Line
Hibbett Sports, Inc. Q3 sales decreased 0.02% to $129.6 million compared with $129.7 million for the same 13-week period ended October 28, 2006. Comparable store sales increased 1.2% on a comparable store, comparable week basis, while decreasing 6.6% on a
Foot Locker Slips to Q3 Loss Due to Charges
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a net loss of $33 million, or 22 cents per share, for the third quarter compared with net income of $65 million, or 42 cents per share, last year. This year's results included a non-cash impairment charge to write down long
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