As product timelines and buying cycles become more compacted for vendors and retailers, Columbia Sportswear has reacted by pulling out of key industry trade shows, opting instead to host a Winter 2008 Product Preview for retailers, financial analysts and
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Motor Tabs Builds Sales Force and Adds Distributors
Sports Engine LLC’s Motor Tabs Fluid Replacement System recently secured distribution in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the company significantly expanded its domestic sales force by adding two rep groups and three inde
SGMA Report: Team Sports for the Elite Player.
While 31.6 million U.S. children (age 6-17) participate in team sports on a ‘frequent,’ ‘regular,’ or ‘casual’ basis, nearly 19 million U.S. children do not participate in team sports at all. That’s one of many findings in U.S. Trends in Team Sports (2007
Converse to Sell to Target
Converse Inc. has reached an agreement to sell its One Star footwear and apparel collection exclusively to Target stores, beginning February 2008. The One Star collection will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign. Select sportswear and footwea
Nike, Inc. Re-Thinks Move into Mass Retail…
Nike, Inc. has apparently decided to de-emphasize a mass retail strategy first announced in 2004 after the company acquired the Starter business and formed the Exeter Brands Group to build and service brands in the value retail channel. NKe announced las
Powderhorn Hires Katie Schou as Dealer Services Manager
Powderhorn appointed Katie Schou as Dealer Services Manager for the label’s North American retail accounts. Formerly the Export Manager and Customer Service Manager for both Life-Link International and Dynafit, Schou brings with her a wide-range of exper
Fila to License Fila Sport to Kohl’s…
Fila announced an exclusive arrangement to sell the Fila Sport brand to Kohl’s. Under the agreement, Kohl’s will license and develop (in collaboration with Fila) apparel product under the Fila Sport label, while Fila will make Fila Sport footwear exclusi
The Finish Line Notifies Genesco of Material Adverse Effect Position
The Finish Line, Inc. on Thursday filed an answer to an amended complaint in the previously disclosed lawsuit filed by Genesco, Inc. in the Chancery Court in Nashville, TN relating to the proposed acquisition of Genesco by the The Finish Line. In that an
Johnson Outdoors Swings to Profit in Q4
Johnson Outdoors Inc. saw increased net sales and earnings for the 2007 fiscal fourth quarter. Net sales for the seasonally slow fourth quarter ended September 28, 2007 were $87.7 million, an increase of 9% compared to $80.3 million for the prior year qua
Black Friday On-Line Advertising is Gaining Popularity
Online traffic to Black Friday advertising websites is rising earlier in 2007 compared to 2006, Hitwise reported. Online traffic to a custom category of Black Friday advertising websites increased 52% for the week ending Nov. 10, 2007 compared to Nov. 11,
Crocs Sees Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado by Brower Piven on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of CROCS Inc. between July 27, 2007 and October 31, 2007. The complaint alleges that dur
Puma Establishes Romanian Subsidiary
PUMA has set up a 100% owned subsidiary, PUMA SPORTS ROMANIA, based in Bucharest, which will become operative on January 1, 2008 as the company continues to further expand globally in Phase IV of its long-term development plan. PUMA’s sportlifestyle produ
SGMA: Serious Players Continue to Dominate Team Sports
While 31.6 million U.S. children (age 6-17) participate in team sports on a ‘frequent,’ ‘regular,’ or ‘casual’ basis, nearly 19 million U.S. children do not participate in team sports at all. That’s one of many findings in U.S. Trends in Team Sports (2007
True Temper Q3 Loss Widens
True Temper Sports, Inc. recorded a 12.3% increase in thrid quarter net sales to $24.1 million from $21.5 million for the same period in 2006. Adjusted EBITDA (defined below) for the third quarter decreased to $1.6 million from $4.3 million in the third
The Athlete’s Foot Opens First Next Generation Store
The Athlete’s Foot will open its first next generation TAF performance store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Tuscaloosa franchise location is the first in the world to feature the new store design, logo and merchandising system that was announced by TAF’s par
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