G-III Inks Deal for Kenneth Cole Menswear

Kenneth Cole Productions and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. have reached an agreement to expand their relationship for outerwear. G-III, the licensee for Kenneth Cole New York and Reaction Kenneth Cole women's outerwear since 1995, will now also manufactu

SIA and USSA Ink Deal to Promote SnowSports

SnowSports Industries America and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association are partnering to bring the world of snow sports directly to physical education professionals, coaches and athletic directors in schools throughout the United States. Levera

Sports Authority Narrows Q3 Loss; Comps Decline 1.9%

The Sports Authority reported a net loss of $2.2 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, for its fiscal third quarter, compared with a net loss of $2.2 million, or a loss of 31 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Total sales declined 1.4% to

Everlast Adds Two More Licensing Deals

Everlast Worldwide has expanded its relationships with two licensees. Muse Marketing Limited, based in Hong Kong, will introduce Everlast apparel in Hong Kong and Hong-Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd., which is launching Everlast-branded watches in China, Hon

Mossimo Hires CPA as CFO

Mossimo announced the hiring of Vicken Festekjian to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Festekjian joins Mossimo from the accounting firm of Moss Adams LLP. During his tenure at Moss Adams, Mr. Festekjian served in various positions, most recent

Collegiate Pacific Raises $40 mm in Private Offering

Collegiate Pacific announced the pricing of a private offering of $40 million principal amount of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2009 to a limited number of qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A. The notes will bear interest at a

Smith Optics Restructures

Effective immediately, Smith Optics will be implementing a departmental re-structuring. With the retirement of Marketing Senior Vice President Kerry Marumoto, the organizational makeup has been re-evaluated and structural changes will be executed…

Ryders Adds New Rep

Ryders Eyewear is pleased to announce that Chad Geithman has been appointed as Northwest Sales Rep. Geithman has over nine years of sales experience in the Northwest, and is currently also representing KHS/Freeagent Bikes, Valencia Sports Group, Chrome M

Lotto Hires New Marketing and Communications Director

The Lotto Sport Italia Marketing & Communication Office has hired a new Director. Edoardo Artaldi, the former director has decided to take a step in a new professional direction. His role has been recently filled by Alberto Landi, now Italian Sports brand

Jetboil Receives International Media Awards

Jetboil Inc. is winning more recognition and awards from top national media outlets. This week, Jetboil receives high honors from gear and technology experts at Outside, Men's Journal, Popular Science, and TIME magazines. The kudos follows endorsemen

Dick’’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…

Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail