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SylvanSport Taps JDPR for PR Effort

SylvanSport selected Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) as their Public Relations agency-of-record. JDPR will provide overall brand support, strategic planning, and media relations campaigns in national trade and consumer media channels…

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

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

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

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

Ashworth Restructures Management and Staff

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

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.

Nordstom Ups Guidance on Strong First Quarter

Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $156.8 million, or 60 cents per diluted share, for the first fiscal quarter ended May 5, compared to $131.2 million, and 48 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Total sales in the first quarter increa

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

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

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…

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,

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