Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
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Rocky Shoes and Boots in ‘Watershed’ Deal with EJ Footwear Acquisition…
In a deal that has been in the making for several months, Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire EJ Footwear for $87.7 million in cash plus 484,261 shares of RCKY common stock, which were valued at $10 million at the date of the definitive agreement…
Wenonah Completes Current Designs Kayak Move…
Wenonah Canoe opened the doors to its new Current Designs Kayak production facility during the first week of December. Kayak production has been completely removed from the former Bundy Boulevard location and transferred to the new 45,000 square foot plan
Perkins Promoted to President at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Jervis B. Perkins as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Perkins, 49, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in January 2003…
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q2 Net Jumps; McGehee to Leave
Cutter & Buck Inc. reported that net sales for its fiscal second quarter rose 2.3% to $35.5 million from $34.7 million in the year-ago period. Net income jumped 39.4% to $2.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, versus net icome of $2.1 million, or 19
InSport International Expands Sales Force
InSport International has added 10 new Sales Reps in the past 90 days in the Northeast, Metro New York, Florida, the Rockies, Ontario, California and the accompanying Southwest region including Hawaii. The sales force will report directly to current Presi
Royal Precision Extends Deal with Meng and Assoc.
Royal Precision has renewed its marketing and public relations contract with Meng & Associates Inc. Extending their two-year partnership, Meng & Associates will continue to provide marketing support, web development and public relations services…
Footwear Product Manager — Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods is seeking a Product Manager — Footwear. The PM will conceptualize and design a wide
range of footwear products, develop a material library and
color story, implement designs, and transition design from
prototype sta
Hayter Communications Hires New Communications Director
Hayter Communications has named Eric Doyne communications director for the agency. Doyne will drive media relations, marketing communications and new business developments out of his home office in Los Angeles. Doyne leaves his five-year post at Ogilvy PR
The Athlete’s Foot Files Chap. 11; Will Liquidate Corporate Stores
As Sports Executive Weekly speculated earlier this week, The Athlete's Foot on Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing assets of $33.6 million and liabilities of $39.4 million. The company will liquidate its 124 corporate
Athlete’s Foot Files for Chapter 11 Protection
The Athlete's Foot Stores, LLC, owner of 124 The Athlete's Foot corporate stores, filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 liquidation with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District Court of New York on December 9, 2004. In
Judge Rules in Favor of Cabela’s in Ft. Worth Lawsuit
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
American Skiing Company Revenues Climb; Net Loss Shrinks
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 reflecting a 6% increase in total revenues and a $3.5 million reduction in net loss compared to the same period in fiscal 2004. The Company also reported signific
New Era Europe Launches Soccer SBU
New Era Cap Europe, a division of New Era Cap Co., announced the launch of a dedicated European Football business line. Headed up by Strategic Business Manager Ben Elkington, the department’s role is to increase New Era’s presence in the European Football
Greg Norman Collection Names Marketing Director
The Greg Norman Collection announced that Kate Kuykendall has joined the company as Director of Marketing and will report directly to Suzy Biszantz, CEO and President. In her new role, Kate will be responsible for the development and execution of all glo
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