Following last week’s rumors concerning a potential sale of Backpacker Magazine (see BOSS_0720), Rodale Media announced that it has signed a deal to sell the title to Active Interest Media…
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Nike Launches NikeSummerShoes program
Nike Inc. launched its NikeSummerShoes program, which will deliver more than 60,000 pairs of shoes, worth an estimated $6 million, to young people in 21 communities from coast-to-coast to help them get active over summer break through sport, dance and pla
Vasque Inks Deal with Darby Communications
Vasque inked a partnership with Western North Carolina based Public Relations firm, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will represent media relations Vasque Footwear…
Everlast Sponsors U.S. Amateur Boxing
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a two-year sponsorship and licensing agreement with U.S. Amateur Boxing, Inc., the National Governing Body for the sport of amateur boxing. Under the terms of the agreement, Everlast will be the exclusive boxing equipmen
Active Interest Media Acquires Backpacker
Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has acquired Backpacker Magazine, AIM President and Chief Executive Officer Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III announced today. The new acquisition adds to AIM's growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, boo
Broder Bros. Q1 Sales Slide 4.3%
Broder Bros., Co. saw first quarter net sales decrease 4.3% to $200.6 million from $209.6 million for the first quarter last year. Loss from operations for the first quarter 2007 was $7.8 million compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the first quarter 20
Saucony to Launch Apparel Range
Saucony, Inc. will launch an apparel line for men and women in the U.S. Saucony Apparel will debut at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007 with a retail launch planned for Spring 2008…
Pacific Cycle Should See Strong 2007
Dorel recently issued a statement regarding their upbeat outlook for the 2007 fiscal year. In the Recreational/Leisure division, after two years of limited growth at Pacific Cycle, 2007 is shaping up as a much better year, according to management…
Genesco to Shutter 57 Urban Doors; Lowers Q1 Guidance
Genesco Inc. plans to close or convert up to 57 underperforming stores, primarily in the Underground Station Group, but also including up to 8 urban stores in the Hat World Group. In addition, Genesco lowered its earnings outlook for the quarter to a rang
SmartWool Advocacy Program to Donate Over $90,000
SmartWool Corporation's latest round of grant recipients from the SmartWool Advocacy Program includes the SmartWool Advocacy Fund and the SmartWool Breast Cancer Fund. This round of grants will see over $90,000 in financial and product support distr
Collective Signs License for Airwalk Apparel
Collective International, LP has granted a license to New York-based Fashion Options for Airwalk branded apparel and accessories in the United States. The initial product offering will hit shelves as early as Fall 2007. To support the Airwalk apparel coll
Fila Taps Fendell for VP of Sales Role
Fila USA named athletic footwear and apparel industry veteran Bruce Fendell as its new VP of sales. Fendell, 51, joins Fila USA after spending the past four years as SVP sales for the On-Field division of Reebok International. Prior to his time at Reebok,
Bag Boy Co. Names New Product Managers
The Bag Boy Company named Jennifer Allison as product manager for Bags/Travel Covers, and Mike Gann as product manager for the Cart Division…
Kohl’s Ups Annual Outlook on Strong Q1 Results
Kohl’s Corporation reported a 24.9% increase in net income for the fiscal first quarter ended May 5, 2007. Net income was $209.0 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, compared with $167.2 million or 48 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Ne
JC Penney Exceeds Wall Street Expectations in First Quarter
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported total net sales increased 3.1% to $4.35 billion for the first fiscal quarter ended May 5, compared to $4.22 billion in the year-ago period. Operating income improved 60 basis points to 9.6% of sales, driven by improveme
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