Dick’s Launches Lance Armstrong Campaign

This past weekend, DICK'S Sporting Goods debuted two new national TV commercials-part of an integrated campaign that includes print ads, radio spots and other elements- featuring Lance Armstrong as an over-the-top DICK'S Sporting Goods store man

Warnaco Enters Exclusivity Agreement Over Lejaby

Warnaco Group Inc. entered into an exclusivity agreement with Palmers Textil AG in connection with its previously announced plan to explore alternatives for its Lejaby lingerie and swimwear business. The potential sale is part of a plan to divest all of i

Primaloft Taps New Canadian Sales Agency

Albany International has partnered with Texfast Group Ltd. to represent the PrimaLoft line of insulation products across Canada. Established in 1983, Texfast has sales and distribution offices in Toronto and Montreal. It currently represents Calamai, ITW

Shoe Pavilion Q3 Loss Widens Despite Sales Increase

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007 increased 18.2% to $37.3 million from $31.6 million in the same period of fiscal year 2006. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 2.3% from the same period last y

AboutGolf Focuses on RandD with New Facility

AboutGolf plans to expand its research and development facility with the establishment of a state-of-the-art campus in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, approximately 15 miles from its Maumee, Ohio world headquarters…

Amer Makes Appointments In Winter Sports Segment

Bernard Millaud has been named the new General Manager of Salomon Winter Sports Equipment, a position previously held by Philippe Dubé. Millaud is also now responsible for the legal entity of Salomon S.A. in Annecy and will continue in his role as General

Brunswick Taps Motorola Exec. to Head Marketing

George T. Neill has joined Brunswick Corporation as its vice president and chief marketing officer, reporting to Brunswick chairman and CEO Dustan E. McCoy. Neill, most recently was corporate vice president – global marketing for Motorola, Inc…

Forzani Expands Canadian Sports Retail Footprint…

The Forzani Group Ltd. last week announced that it plans to acquire Athletes World Limited, a Canadian retailer of athletic and recreational footwear and apparel owned by Bata Ltd. Athletes World had filed on October 30, 2007 for protection under the Com

U.S. Attorney Subpoenas Genesco – Finish Line Documents

Genesco Inc. has received a subpoena from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for documents relating to the company's negotiations and merger agreement with The Finish Line. The subpoena states that the documents are

Foot Locker Slips to Q3 Loss Due to Charges

Foot Locker, Inc. reported a net loss of $33 million, or 22 cents per share, for the third quarter compared with net income of $65 million, or 42 cents per share, last year. This year's results included a non-cash impairment charge to write down long

NexCen and Camuto Acquire The Shoe Box

NexCen Brands has closed on the acquisition of the trademarks and other intellectual property of The Shoe Box, Inc. in partnership with the Camuto Group. The Shoe Box, Inc. is a multi-brand luxury shoe retailer based in New York. Utilizing NexCen Franchis