Sorel Inks Sock License Deal with Crescent Hosiery

Sorel, a division of Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a North American license agreement with Crescent, Inc. for the design, manufacture and marketing of men's, women's and children's socks. The Sorel branded sock collection will be a

Smith Taps Randolph as Cycling Team Manager

Smith Optics has hired respected professional cyclist, Greg “Chopper” Randolph, as its bike team and promotions manager, effective immediately. Randolph will be responsible for supporting the current roster of athletes while continuing to develop its tea

Diane Sullivan Named President of Brown Shoe Company

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that Diane M. Sullivan has joined the company as its new President. She will oversee the company's operating divisions, including Famous Footwear, Brown Shoe Wholesale and Naturalizer as well as Brown Shoe's ma

Edwin Watts Golf Closes ReCap Deal…

Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a New York-based private equity investment firm and majority shareholder of The Hockey Company since 1997, has reportedly taken a majority stake in Edwin Watts Golf. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…

Burton to Move Analog to SoCal…

Burton’s newest subsidiary, Analog Clothing, is moving from Vermont to Southern California in early spring of 2004. Analog just finished placing its fall line in stores and is currently looking for a suitable location in Orange County for its new headqua

Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q2 Profits Jump…

While Cutter & Buck reported a decline in total sales in its fiscal 2004 second quarter, the company continued their turnaround as net income jumped 600% due to actions emphasizing profitable sales, reducing costs and improving sourcing and product pricin

Variflex Looks to Shrek for Help…

Variflex had another tough quarter, with sales declining 4.0% from $12.6 million in fiscal Q1 2003 to 12.1 million in fiscal Q1 2004 ended October 31. VFLX swung to a loss of $477,000. or 10 cents per share, compared to $11,000, or $0 per share LY…

Spiegel Actions May Signal Renewed Focus on Bauer…

Spiegel is becoming more active with its management of their Eddie Bauer subsidiary, asking the judge overseeing their Chapter 11 bankruptcy for permission to close around 30 stores and open 17 new ones. This action may not bode well for LL Bean’s intere

Rocky Hits Wolverine with Stalker Suit…

Rocky Shoes & Boots and Wolverine Worldwide are duking it out over the “Stalker” brand name. Rocky last week sued Wolverine in Federal District Court in Columbus, OH, citing Wolverine’s use of the word “stalker” on a new line of hunting boots…

The White Weekend after Black Friday…

As the entire Northeast turned white under a blanket of snow last weekend, retailers from the fashion, electronics, and sporting goods sectors were reporting a disappointing outcome for the second biggest shopping weekend of the year. But outdoor retail a