JJB Sports PLC notes the decision of the Office of Fair Trading in its examination into allegations of price-fixing regarding replica football kits.
JJB is very disappointed that the OFT have found it to be guilty of price-fixing; a charge which it belie
The Finish Line announced the continuation of its marketing partnership with Nike as their latest cooperative television commercial breaks on national television this weekend. The commercial highlights that Finish Line carries the best selection of Nike S
The U.K.’s Office of Fair Trading last week handed out over £18.6 million, or about $30 million, in fines to more than 10 businesses and the Manchester United club in the alleged price-fixing scheme for Umbro replica football (soccer) shirts. The OFT sai
The Nautilus Group announced the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of The Nautilus Group on a motion for preliminary injunction, and entered an order now barring ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. from using the m
K2 announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the stock of softball powerhouse Worth, Inc. The parties anticipate that the purchase price, which will not be disclosed, will be a combination of K2 common stock and cash, plus the as
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has received an additional $800,000 in cash settlements from a group of defendants charged with selling “Big Easy” golf clubs, bringing total cash settlements in the case to over $1 million…
The Finish Line will open its 500th retail store at the Mall of America on Friday, August 1, 2003. To celebrate the grand opening, Finish Line will give away 500 pairs of shoes to the first 500 customers in line…
Ex Officio carved out a new senior management position focusing on merchandising and design. Pat Nugent will head up the overall product and inventory strategy, including management of product development, agent relationships, manufacturing strategy, and
GloTech Industries announced that it will sponsor the North American Cycle Courier Championships in Washington DC on August 1-3, 2003.
Store closing sales have started at 29 Walking Company Stores. One store operating as Alan's Shoes in Tucson, Arizona is also closing. The United States Bankruptcy Court in California approved The Walking Company selection of Hilco Merchant Resourc
The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Ed Flowers has been elected senior vice president of human resources. Flowers, who joined Russell earlier this month, will be responsible for the overall human resources function for the Corpor
Oakland based Adventure Medical Kits announced that after a two year strategic distribution partnership, Tender Corporation, has invested in the 14-year old manufacturer of outdoor medical kits, safety supplies and information…
SmartWool Corporation announced the promotion of Chip Coe to President. Coe joined SmartWool in 2000 as the Chief Operating Officer. In his position as President, Coe will continue to oversee the strategic planning for SmartWool as well as the day-to-day
GSI Commerce announced net revenue for second quarter was $50.3 million, compared with net revenue of $33.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2002, an increase of 52.3%. Net merchandise sales increased 83.9%, including a 43.3% increase in sporting
After the separation from the German company Faggin, Dutch Accell Group Brand, Be One Bikes, will enter the German market direct…
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