Kohl’s Corporation singed a license agreement with Tony Hawk, Inc. which grants exclusive rights to the Tony Hawk footwear brand to Kohl’s. The license encompasses a range of footwear products, including fashion skate shoes and sandals, and will be in all
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Sof Sole Relaunches as Gender-Specific
Sof Sole has launched a completely redesigned gender segmented positioning for its brand. The entire Sof Sole brand is now offered in gender segmented products and positioning for more practical performance and enhanced consumer communication…
Wolverine Sees Bottom Line Outpace Sales Gains in 2006
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. posted its sixth consecutive year of record results with revenues totaling $1.14 billion for 2006, a 7.6% increase over 2005 revenue of $1.06 billion. For the fourth quarter of 2006, the company reported revenue of $341.7 millio
Walking Co. Comps Jump 10.6% in 2006
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $218.6 million, a 22% increase, as compared to $179.1 million in 2005. Comparable retail store sales increased 3.0% for the year (10.6% increase for The Walki
ICC’s BASCAP Reports 21.2% Increase in Counterfeit Seizures in 2006
During 2006, the International Chamber of Commerce's BASCAP Intelligence Reports monitored 1,647 global incidents of intellectual property theft focusing exclusively on copyright and trademark infringement. A total value of US$1.9 billion was measur
Aravon Names Aron as Product Manager
Aravon added footwear industry veteran, Cathleen Aron, as Product Manager. Aron comes to the brand with eight years of experience in the footwear industry. As Product Manager, Aron will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, manag
Stride Rite Extend Hilfiger Footwear License
The Stride Rite Corporation extended its licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. through December 31, 2008. The license was originally signed in 2000 and covers footwear…
Gildan First Quarter Sales Benefit from Acquisition
Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported a 54.4% increase in sales in the first quarter to $185.8 million from $120.3 million last year. The company benefitted from its acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiers, which added $42.6 million to the sales line for the qua
Nation’s Best Sports Partners With Camp Invention
Nation’s Best Sports is partnering with Camp Invention, a program of the nonprofit National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, based in Akron, Ohio.
The Camp Invention program is a weeklong experience that offers math and science enrichment activities
New Balance Launches NBx Focused on Running
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. plans to refocus its commitment on dedicated runners with the launch of its NBx campaign for 2007. This multi-faceted campaign will include print advertising, online elements, outdoor (guerilla advertising), event sponsorsh
Casual Male Files Suit Against Cutter and Buck
On January 29, 2007, Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., and Casual Male RBT, LLC filed a lawsuit against Cutter & Buck Inc. and others alleging that, among other things, Cutter & Buck improperly interfered with certain of Casual Male's relationships wit
NBA Plans to Up Retail Presence at All-Star Game
The National Basketball Association and XP Events are taking a new approach to merchandising at NBA All-Star 2007 in an effort to meet the increased demand for NBA All-Star products in Las Vegas. The scope of product and merchandising activities for offic
Metal Mulisha Names Director of Marketing
Matthew Gleason was promoted to Director of Marketing for the Metal Mulisha brand. He will be heading up all marketing and public relations operations out of the brand's office in Irvine…
Suitor Found for Time4 Media
Bonnier AB, a family-owned media group based in Sweden with operations in more than 20 countries and particular focus on northern Europe, has reached an agreement to purchase Time4 Media and The Parenting Group, from Time Inc. The combined operations have
Coleman Co. Parent Expects 20% Sales Jump
Jarden Corporation estimated that its net earnings for the fiscal year will be approximately $3.85 billion, up approximately 20.3% from last year's $3.2 billion. Consolidated Segment Earnings, effectively EBITDA without reorganization and acquisition
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