Brown Shoe Company, Inc. second quarter net sales increased 5.0% to $579.3 million compared to $551.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005; Net earnings were $15.2 million or 52 cents per diluted share, inclusive of four cents per diluted share fo
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Russell Launches Mobile Marketing Tour
The Russell Athletic 'Everyday Performance Tour' will hit the road this August, showcasing Russell Athletic history, teams' current on-field uniforms and sideline apparel through the years. Sports fans will have the opportunity to win prize
SealLine Sells SmartTrack
SealLine has sold the SealLine SmartTrack Rudder Control System to Smart Track LLC, an Illinois corporation. Originally created by SealLine in 2001, the SmartTrack Control System is an advanced foot brace and rudder system for sea kayaks…
Flojos Hires Imperial Sales Partners
Flojos hired Rob Koenig and Todd Young from Imperial Sales Partners to the Flojos sales team. Based in Austin, TX, they will be covering the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Kansas regions as of August…
G3 Hires New Athlete Coordinator
Telemark adventurer and mountaineer Naheed Henderson will join G3 Genuine Guide Gear in the new role of Athlete Coordinator. Responsible for growing G3’s relationships with guides and athletes worldwide, Henderson will also be a part of G3’s team of spons
Yakima’s Jeff Johnson Named to LTAA
Jeff Johnson, automotive sales and marketing manager for Yakima, has been named as the first Yakima employee to be selected to the Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) Select Committee…
Aether Holdings Acquires The Athlete’s Foot for $51.5 million
Aether Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Athlete's Foot. The acquisition includes The Athlete's Foot brand along with the global retail franchise operation. Robert J. Corliss, President and Chief Executive Off
Key Rodale Titles Gain Circulation
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulation's Fas-Fax report for the first half of 2006, Rodale Inc. magazines are reporting increases in average paid circulation. ABC data show gains over first half of '06 with four titles showing a more than
Perry Ellis Keeps Q2 Loss in Check on 10% Revenue Decline
Perry Ellis International, Inc. second quarter total revenues were $171.0 million, compared to $190.0 million, a 10.0% decrease versus the comparable period last year. The net loss was 25 cents per fully diluted share. This result was the same as the loss
Gildan to Build new Distribution Center
Gildan Activewear Inc., as part of its overall plan to integrate its recent acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery, is investing approximately $7 million in a state-of-the-art 400,000 square feet retail distribution centre in a leased building in Martinsvi
Rottefella Inks Distribution Deal with Backcountry Access
Rottefella has signed an agreement with Backcountry Access Inc. to become the exclusive distributor of Rottefella telemark and Naxo alpine touring bindings in North America. BCA will begin distributing the products in 2007-2008, starting at the 2007 Outdo
Mountainsmith Inks Deal with Left Hand Brewery
Mountainsmith and Left Hand Brewing have just joined promotional forces to continue that tradition. Besides the fact that all Mountainsmith employees heartily approve of the taste of Left Hand Beer and the Left Hand crew all need packs or bags, there is g
Foot Locker Confirms Hiring of Evercore Partners
Foot Locker, Inc. confirmed during a conference with analysts and the media call that was conducted to discuss its second quarter financial results, that it had hired Evercore Partners to advise the Company on a range of matters and that it would be prema
OutDoor Asia Set to Open This Month
Through the joint efforts of Messe Friedrichshafen and Nanjing Nantex International Exhibition Centre, Asia Outdoor will be opening on 23rd August 2006. Being the first exhibition specialized to the outdoor industry, Asia Outdoor has captured the attentio
Barington Group Acquires Stake in Warnaco; Looks for Change
The Barington Group now collectively holds approximately 5.6% of the common stock of The Warnaco Group, Inc. The Barington Group consists of Barington Capital Group, L.P., Ramius Capital Group, L.L.C. and various other affiliated entities…
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