Rocky Shoes & Boots needs to add Gloves to the company name as the addition of the Gates brand in the second quarter is already producing results for the company that has traditionally been more focused on the hunting and occupational end of the footwear
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GSI Looking Beyond Sporting Goods…
GSI Commerce, the former Global Sports, Inc. and Global Sports Interactive, has apparently settled into a business model as it continues to grow revenues and narrow losses. Like its much larger competitor, Amazon.com, the business in its e-business for
Nautilus Looks to CV for Future Health…
Nautilus said it conducted a comprehensive marketing study to better understand its opportunities in the fitness market. The resulting report found that while the Direct channel has been very effective for the company, it only accounts for about 20% of t
As ICON Wins Another Round…
In other news, a U.S. District Court in Washington has dismissed a patent infringement case that Nautilus brought against ICON Health and Fitness for its CrossBow product. Nautilus is expected to appeal the ruling. The current ruling clears ICON of any
Consumers Ain’t That Clueless…
In a new study conducted by Knowledge Networks, it was reported that celebrity endorsements may not be worth all of the hype – especially the multi-million-dollar rising star endorsements we see coming out of the sporting goods industry…
Big 5 Smokin’ Despite the Fires…
Big 5 Sporting Goods saw positive comp store performances in each of the ten states they do business, with total same-store sales for the company gaining 3.3% for the third quarter ended September 28, the company’s 31st consecutive quarter for positive co
Asics Makes a Killing on Bill…
The yellow Onitsuka Tiger shoes worn by Uma Thurman in the movie Kill Bill are giving Asics quite a boost in the global marketplace. The company produced a limited edition of these shoes, making only 3,400 pairs. The Japanese allotment sold out in less th
Amer Sees FX Rate Downside and Tougher Golf Business, But Precor Helps…
Amer Group PLC would have seen declines across the board again this quarter had it not been for the inclusion of $48.2 million in Precor sales and $23.0 million, or €20.5 million, from a favorable U.S. patent litigation case involving Precor and Brunswick
U.S. Customs Looks For Container Help…
The U.S. Customs Service is asking importers to volunteer for a new program that is expected to boost national security and expedite Customs procedures. The program calls for shipping companies, manufacturing firms and importers to upgrade their locks and
VF Stops Illegal E.U. Eastpak Imports…
VF Corp has tracked down the source of some illegal EASTPAK backpacks coming into the E.U. It appears that MCCS Trading of Holland, has been distributing backpacks that originated in the U.S. to Dutch customers via their website…
ASU: Another Swoosh University…
Arizona State University has decided to go back to Nike after a five-year stint with adidas in a move that is expected to be a bonus for Sun Devils recruiters and the team’s financial outlook…
Malden Workers to Unionize…
Malden Mills knitting machine technicians and skilled maintenance workers voted last week to form a new union due to the “chaos and insecurity surrounding the two year bankruptcy.” Workers, including mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters and plumb
Another Textile Giant to Emerge…
On the heels of Malden’s exit from Chapter 11 last week, Burlington Industries creditors approved the acquisition of the company by takeover king WL Ross & Co. LLC, enabling the company to emerge from bankruptcy protection on November 10, 2003…
When the Diva Departs…
Reports out of Seattle has The Retail Group, one of the rising stars of consulting firms in the late 90’s, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and shuttering its operations. The firm, started by retail and brand marketing high-flier J'Amy Owens, listed
Everlast Closing Bronx Factory…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced on Friday that it will close its Bronx, NY manufacturing facility and move the operations to its Moberly, MO plant. EVST plans to see a one-time Q4 pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $1.7 million, with about $
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