After months of public wrangling, charge and counter-charge surrounding the contentious merger between The Finish Line, Inc. and Genesco Inc., the trial that is supposed to resolve at least part of the dispute got under way last week in the Chancery Court
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Sport Chalet Not Too Worried About Dick’s Sporting Goods in SoCal…
Despite Dick's Sporting Goods moving heavily into the Southern California market with its acquisition of Chick's, Sport Chalet's CEO Craig Levra doesn't seem too concerned. Prompted by a question at the Wedbush Morgan investor conferen
DSW to Focus on Smaller Stores…
DSW wants to get to $300 per square foot, and expects to get there through smaller, more productive stores and smarter real estate decisions. Last year's sales per square foot was $218…
Golf Companies Win Some, Lose Some…
Callaway Golf Company and TaylorMade Golf Company have reached a settlement and patent license agreement that provides “specified rights” for each company to make certain products under patents owned by the other. The agreement covers technologies involvi
New Balance Acquires Vital…
In a push to jumpstart its apparel business, New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. acquired Vital Apparel Group. The purchase price was not disclosed. Vital Apparel Group, based in Huntington, NY, comprises Vital Apparel, a women’s active brand; Vital Accessori
Under Armour Looks to Expand Workforce and Workspace…
According to local reports, Under Armour Inc. plans to significantly expand its work force, adding approximately 300 new members to its current 450-strong workforce. A spokesperson for UA had no comment on the report…
Hardlines Weakness Continues to Vex Quiksilver…
Quiksilver Inc. posted a steep loss in its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31 due to massive write-downs of its hardgoods business acquired in the 2005 Rossignol acquisition. More surprisingly, the company also predicted a “small loss” for Q1 due to c
Forzani Group Third Quarter Degrades on Weak U.S. Dollar, Weather..
The Forzani Group Ltd. had to contend with a rising Canadian Dollar, deep promotional discounts and warm weather in the fiscal third quarter ended October 28, but still managed to deliver an increase in overall retail system sales, thanks to improved resu
Outdoor Industry Posts Strong Results in Q3…
The outdoor industry bucked the worries that many financial analysts held over the credit crunch and mortgage crisis, posting strong sales results across the vendor/retailer divide with net income growing in-line as well, excluding one notable write-down.
Wolverine Appoints VP, Human Resources
Wolverine World Wide today announced the appointment of Pamela L. Linton to the position of SVP, Human Resources. In this position, Linton will report directly to Blake W. Krueger, CEO and president. Linton most recently served as SVP for the multi-nation
K-Swiss Signs Tennis Star Tommy Haas
K-Swiss inked an endorsement deal with internationally acclaimed tennis player, Tommy Haas. The German-born player has over 11 career ATP titles with a career high ranking of #2 in the world…
Iconix Closes on Starter Acquisition
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Starter brand from Nike's Exeter Brands Group for a purchase price of $60 million in cash. Iconix is forecasting 2008 royalty revenue from Starter of approximately $18 million worldwide…
DVS to Stop Using Infringing Louis Vitton-esque Pattern
Louis Vuitton Malletier SA and DVS Shoe Company, Inc, doing business as Podium Distribution, have resolved the matter between them regarding the alleged infringement of Louis Vuitton’s registered trademarks and copyrights for sandals, slip-on shoes, athle
Callaway and TaylorMade Settle Patent Suit with License Agreement
Callaway Golf Company and TaylorMade Golf Company have reached a settlement and patent license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, each company will have specified rights to make products under patents owned by the other. Technologies at issue in
Report: Acushnet Loses Callaway Patent Suit
Callaway Golf Co. has won a patent-infringement jury verdict against Acushnet Co., according to Bloomberg News. Callaway sued Acushnet last year in a Delaware federal court for patent infringement relating to Callaway's three-layer golf balls. Acushn
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