Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell
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180s Takes on J.C. Penney for Patent Infringement…
In a second vendor v. retailer patent infringement case, 180’s has won a preliminary injunction against J.C. Penney and Drew Pierson Marketing. 180s is alleging that J.C. Penney and Pierson infringed upon two of 180s' patents relating to wrap-behind
Perry Ellis Sees Flat Q3; Swim Disappoints
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported total revenue for the third quarter ended October 31, 2004 of $160.7 million, compared to $159.5 million reported for the same period last year. Net income for the third quarter was $7.2 million, or 72 cents per f
Some Johnson Outdoors Investors Get Hot Over Buy-Back Plan…
Quarterly conference calls with financial analysts are usually rather muted, and the most excitement usually experienced is a double-digit sales increase, but tempers flared among investors at Johnson Outdoors’ Q4 call on Thursday as management attempted
Dick’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…
Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail
Gander Mountain Q3 Hit by Weather Impact; Store Plan Stays on Track…
Gander Mountain saw its third quarter net income cut in half versus the year-ago period on a 7.5% decline in comparable store sales. The company fueled its reported increase in Q3 sales with a 52% increase in total square footage and 14 new stores opened
Jetboil Receives International Media Awards
Jetboil Inc. is winning more recognition and awards from top national media outlets. This week, Jetboil receives high honors from gear and technology experts at Outside, Men's Journal, Popular Science, and TIME magazines. The kudos follows endorsemen
REI Expands DC; Also Looks at Possible Eastern Location…
REI is beginning construction on a 144,000 square foot expansion to their distribution facility in Sumner, WA, near the co-op’s Seattle area-based corporate headquarters. All of REI’s distribution, including internet purchases and in-store pick-ups are h
Wolverine Sues to Protect Moc Patents…
Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell
Wallenfels Starts a New Era at Mountain Hardwear…
Mike Wallenfels, VP of sales and marketing at Mountain Hardwear for the past ten years, has been promoted to president, succeeding Jack Gilbert, co-founder of the company. Wallenfels will begin in his new role on the first of the year, while Gilbert will
Dick’’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…
Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail
David and Goliath… or was that BikeE and Giant…
BikeE and Giant are tangled in a legal dispute over manufacturing contracts, recalls and trade secrets. BikeE was the manufacturer of a semi-recumbent bike and saw some success in the market. According to court documents, BikeE’s sales grew from $523,000
Knight Steps Down as Nike, Inc. CEO; Market Speculates on Company Future…
The sporting goods industry has had a few days to absorb the news last week that Phil Knight, Nike, Inc. co-founder, chairman, president and CEO, was stepping down from the president and CEO role at the end of the year. He will remain chairman of the Boa
GI Joe’s Sell Equity Stake to Finance Growth…
G.I. Joe’s Sports & Auto Stores has received $11.5 million in equity financing through a deal inked last week with Nogales Investors, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The bulk of the financing will be used to finance expansion in the Northwest, w
Foot Locker Gets Champs and Lady Lift in Q3; Europe Starts to Improve in Q4…
Foot Locker, Inc. saw improving results in some of its U.S. businesses in the third quarter, thanks primarily to Nike, while the company starts to see some improvement in its Europe business. Total sales increased due primarily to the addition of roughly
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