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adidas Q4 Sales Grow 14% Currency-Neutral
The adidas group reported that fourth quarter revenues grew 14% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by strong sales increases at both adidas and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. Reebok sales, however, declined. On a regional basis, sales grew by double-digit rates
Fila EMEA Management Undergoes Buyout
Fila has agreed to a management buyout of its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Indian sub-continent division for an undisclosed sum. Chief executive Stefano di Martino led the buyout and will continue in the same role. Former Adidas global marketing direct
Aldila Q4 Sales Flat on Softer Demand and Pricing
Sales at Aldila, Inc. were essentially flat in the fourth quarter at $17.7 million, but net income soared thanks to gains on the sale of its 50% stake in Carbon Fiber Technology LLC. Aldila said sales were down for the full fiscal year due to a decline in
Keen’s Richardson to Become Chief of Corporate Social Responsibility
Kirk Richardson will step down from his current role as president of Keen to move into a new role as the company's chief of corporate social responsibility. Richardson was named Keen president in February 2006. His move follows the departure of the c
Summit Golf Brands Names Santana VP Global Manufacturing and Sourcing
Summit Golf Brands, has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new VP, Global Manufacturing & Sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be resp
Golfsmith Q4 comps down 4.6%; Net Loss Widened by Charges
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. saw fourth quarter net revenues increase 5.3% to $79.0 million from $75.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase includes net revenues from 13 non-comparable retail stores opened after December 3
Gildan Sees Sock Programs Bolster Strong Q1
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 34.8% to $250.5 million from $185.8 million for the same period last year. The increase in sales revenues was due to an increase of 92.7% or $39.4 million in sock sales due to the acquisiti
Umbro’s CEO Steve Makin Exits
Nike, Inc. and Umbro announced that Steve Makin, CEO and board member of Umbro Plc, has decided to leave the company. Effective immediately, Makin will be succeeded as president and CEO by Matthew Cook, who most recently was general manager of Nike Italy.
Umbro CEO Steps Down as Nike Takes Over
The CEO of Umbro, Steve Makin, will be replaced by an in-house man from Nike in the form of Matthew Cook. Cook will take on the position of president and CEO following his most recent stint as general manager of Nike Italy. Makin joined Umbro in July 2006
Phoenix Receives $14.3M Payment
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. said Tactical Holdings Inc. had paid $14.3 million, or the bulk of the price it agreed to pay for Phoenix's Altama Delta division. Phoenix agreed to sell the military footwear divison to Tractical in December 2007 as part
Fluid Kayaks Hires U.S. Fulfillment House
South Africa's Fluid Kayaks has hired Peregrine Distribution Services, a division of Williston, Vt. to provide warehousing and order fulfillment services in the United States…
Summit Golf Names VP, Global Manufacturing and Sourcing
Summit Golf Brands has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new VP, global manufacturing & sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be respo
Rocky Brands Hurt by Drop in Hunting Boot Sales…
Rocky Brands Inc.'s Q4 sales increased 2.8% to $72.5 million from $70.6 million as gains at retail offset declines in its outdoor and western footwear divisions. Hunting footwear sales slid 38.2% to $6.8 million from $11.0 million primarily due to a
Head N.V. Sees Winter Sports Again Drag Down Overall Fourth Quarter Results…
Head N.V. ended a tough fiscal year with a tough fourth quarter as sales for both time periods decreased in the low-teens. The company said it was hampered by a sharp downturn in Winter Sports sales caused by the terrible 06/07 winter season that left ret