Global Brand Marketing Inc. sold its majority interest in Pony International, LLC to Sharp Gain Profits Limited, a member of the Symphony Holdings Group based in Hong Kong. In addition, the two other entities with interests in Pony, including The Firm Sho
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Escalade Sports Sales Jump 42% in Q1
Escalade, Incorporated saw first quarter net sales of $32.8 million, a 10% increase compared to the year ago quarter. Net income rose 18% to $1.4 million or 11 cents per share versus 9 cents in the year ago quarter. Net sales at Escalade Sports increased
WESC Opens NYC Concept Store
WESC WeAretheSuperlativeConspiracy,Inc launched its New York-based concept store at 282 Lafayette Street with an exclusive store reception, which then moved to Home where Weactivists Stretch Armstrong and Steve Aoki spun to a crowd of over 500 people, inc
Timberland Partners with Swatch Group Subsidiary
The Timberland Company has signed a new licensing agreement with Endura SA, the private label and licensing company of the Swatch Group Ltd. Under today's agreement, Endura SA will be tasked with the development of a new collection inspired by the ou
Simple Sponsors Kokua Festival
In the spirit of the Green Toe initiative to reduce the ecological footprint left from making shoes, Simple Shoes is a platinum sponsor for the 2006 Kokua Festival.
The Kokua Festival is two days of music, celebration, and environmental awareness on Maui
Barea Retires from Russell Corp.
Russell Corporation senior vice president and CEO of the Activewear division, Julio A. Barea will retire effective May 15, 2006. Tony Iannuzzi has been promoted to general manager of Artwear/Careerwear and Al Lopez has been promoted to general manager for
Rebel Sport AU Sees Q3 Comps Jump 10.5%
Australia's Rebel Sport Limited saw sales revenue for the nine months ended April 1, 2006 increase 14.5% to $272.9 million over the same period last year, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basis increased b
Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers in Field
Reports from military.com are saying that the Marine Corps has prohibited the use of synthetic athletic clothing containing polyester and nylon by soldiers while conducting operations off of forward operating bases and camps. The ban on the moisture-wick
DSW Comps Jump 11.3% During Fourth Quarter
DSW Inc. posted net sales of $238.8 million for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006, up 3.1% from sales of $231.7 million during the year-ago period. Net income was $10.0 million for the quarter, a 13.6% increase from $8.8 million last year. Compa
Stride Rite Adds Larsen to Board
The Stride Rite Corporation elected Edward L. Larsen to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bruce Van Saun on April 6, 2006. Mr. Larsen currently serves as the senior vice president, finance, CFO and treasurer of Talbo
March Retail Results Shows Continued Promise in
The reality of a shifting holiday calendar reared its ugly head again in March as the broader retail market saw comp store sales stagnant at the end of the month. The shift of the Easter holiday deeper into April this year robbed
retailers of the opportun
Bratton Joins SportsOneSource Team…
The SportsOneSource Group has expanded its senior
management team with the addition of Bill Bratton as
vice president of business development and will oversee
all product and advertising sales, business development,
and strategic partnership opportunities
Softgoods Sector Leads the Way in Fourth Quarter…
While acquisitions still played a role in outdoor industry vendors’ fourth quarter results, the deal market has clearly slowed down compared to its frenetic pace last year. Even though there were not as many deals closed
during 2005, the size of many of t
Collective Licensing Signs Japan and Taiwan Deals
On the heels of an aggressive expansion year, Collective Licensing International, LLC has entered into new international licensing agreements for its Airwalk brand in Taiwan, and its Vision Street Wear brand in Japan. Hanray Industrial has renewed its lic
NRF: Nation’s Ports Operating Smoothly
The nation’s major retail container ports are operating smoothly this month as volume levels build back up after the winter slow season, according to the April Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Global Insight…
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