Brunswick Corporation announced that Peter B. Hamilton has been named its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15. He replaces Peter G. Leemputte, who resigned to take a position with another company…
Category: Footwear
Poll: Excercize, Companionship Drive People Outdoors
Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates topped the list of who Americans would like to take on a day-long hike, according to a survey released over the weekend and co-sponsored by CGPR (www.cgprpublicrelations.com) and Open Air Magazine, an active lifestyle publicat
Athletic Footwear a Ray of Sunshine in Cloudy August
As the numbers roll in for the retail fiscal month of August, it is pretty clear that retailers are looking to athletic footwear to keep footwear sales numbers in positive territory. While the later back-to-school season has clearly impacted retailers, a
Cole Haan Launches Sharapova Collection
Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike, announced Maria Sharapova will serve as a lead collaborator and the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection for Spring 2009, rooted in sport and fashion. The collection introduces new technologies like Flywire which b
August Retail Sales Hurt by Economy, Inventories
Based on preliminary input from a number of executives reporting August retail comparable store sales results last week, the slumping housing market, higher fuel prices and an overall weaker economy wasn’t the only reason for a disappointing back-to-schoo
Jarden Corp. Sees Expanding Reach of Outdoor Brand Portfolio
Jarden Corp. upped its long term EPS guidance saying it was confident it can sustain 3% to 5% organic growth even if consumers stay closer to home to cut spending. President and COO Jim Lillie also said he expects the Jarden’s Outdoor Solutions business t
Collective Brands Q2 Profits Jump Before Litigation Charges
Collective Brands, Inc. saw second quarter net income fall as litigation charges associated with the K-Swiss and adidas lawsuits ate into the upside from the inclusion of the Stride Rite business this year. Excluding the one-time charges, earnings rose 42
Callaway Golf President and CEO Sign New Agreement
Callaway Golf Co. announced that the Board of Directors and George Fellows, president and CEO, have agreed to amend and extend the term of his employment agreement through December 2011…
Lady Foot Locker Sponsors Disney Marathon
Lady Foot Locker will be the presenting sponsor of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend in March 2009, its inaugural race. Under the multi-year agreement, Lady Foot Locker will be involved in the marketing of Disney's Princess Half Marathon W
West 49 Reports 3.9% Q2 Comp Gain
West 49 Inc., Canada's action sport retailer, reported sales for the second quarter ended July 26 rose 6.1% to $45 million. Comparable store sales climbed 3.9% on a consolidated basis. Comps rose 6.2% at the West 49 banner, representing the strongest
Warnaco Names SVP, General Counsel and Secretary
The Warnaco Group, Inc., the parent of Speedo, appointed Jay Dubiner as senior vice president, general counsel & secretary. Mr. Dubiner will oversee the company’s worldwide legal matters in addition to acting as corporate secretary. He will report directl
Kohl’s August Comps Drop 5.8%
Kohl’s Corp reported that sales for the four-weeks ended August 30, increased 2.6% to $1.26 billion from $1.22 billion a year ago. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 5.8%…
Costco’s U.S. Comps Climb 9% in August
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales increased 12% to $5.41 billion for the month of August from $4.84 billion a year ago. On a same-store basis, sales grew 9% in the U.S. and 6% internationally…
Mountain High Knitwear Acquires K-Swiss Sock License
Hosiery supplier Mountain High Knitwear has acquired the sock license for K-Swiss. The new high-tech performance line targeted for serious athletes in tennis, running and cross-training rolls out Spring 2009…
SIA Announces 08-09 SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Winners
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has announced the winners of the 2008-09 SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. In its third year, this award recognizes those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationships