Ashworth, Inc. will undergo a series of personnel changes. Edward (“Eddie”) J. Fadel has returned to Ashworth as President, effective immediately. Gary I. (Sims) Schneiderman, President, has left the Company to pursue other interests. Peter E. Holmberg, E
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Shoe Carnival Q1 Earnings Slip on Tough Retail Environment
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the first quarter were $7.3 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $7.4 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, for the prior year first quarter ended April 29, 2006. Net sales decreased 1
Execute Sports Outlines Plan for 2007
Execute Sports Inc. announced several strategic initiatives for the rest of 2007 and summarized key achievements for the past 18 months including the closures of Eagle Rider clothing, Kampus wakeskates and Collective Development bags as well as office and
Famous Footwear Posts 7.6% Q1 Sales Gains
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported consolidated first quarter net sales of $566.3 million, a decrease of 1.6% from $575.5 million in same period last year. Net earnings were $9.6 million down from $10.0 million in the prior-year period. Total sales at Fam
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Puma Board Recommends PPR Offer Acceptance
After SAPARDIS S.A., a subsidiary of PPR S.A., made its offer last week to acquire the remaining shares of PUMA AG for EUR 330.00 per share, the industry was left waiting to hear PUMA's position on the offer. Early Thursday, the Board of Management a
Under Armour to Open Full-Price Store in Annapolis
Under Armour will open its first full-priced retail store at Westfield Annapolis Mall this fall. The company disclosed this month it would be opening a full-price concept store but didn't disclose the location. The 4,500-square-foot store is slated
OIA Lobbying Effort Helps Secure Recreation Funding
Outdoor Industry Association extended its thanks the U.S. House of Representatives, Interior Appropriations subcommittee, for its funding commitment to close to home recreation infrastructure as well as its support of a substantial funding increase for th
Reebok Launches Human Rights Program
Reebok International Ltd. kicked off a program to help students get more engaged in human rights issues. The Reebok 4 Real Human Rights Student Advocate Program, an evolution of the Reebok Human Rights Award Program, aims to provide opportunities for stud
Controlling the Game (CTG) Acquires Fila’s Verdero Division
Controlling the Game (CTG), a Bronx-based baseball equipment company, last month acquired Verdero, the professional-grade baseball footwear and apparel division of FILA. The company plans to rename its products: Verdero, Controlling the Game. Terms of de
Thule Acquires Norwegian Trailer Distributor
Thule acquired its Norwegian distributor of trailers in Norway, Brenderup Tilhengersenter AS. The company has 10 employees and sales of about 40 million Norwegian krona ($6.6 mm). The unit will be integrated into Thule's business area Trailers, which
NFL, GSIC and QVC Ink Strategic Alliance
QVC, the National Football League and GSI Commerce Inc. have entered into a strategic alliance to create a new, multichannel marketing opportunity for NFL-licensed products. Under terms of the agreement, QVC will become the NFL's “official television
SIMA Announces Award Winners
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the winners of the fifth annual SIMA Image Awards. Winners included Billabong, Volcom, Vans, Vestal Watch, L*Space and Future Systems.
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