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Callaway Inks Marketing Deal with Golf Entertainment International
Golf Entertainment International Limited, the licensee for TopGolf Game Centers in the United States, has entered into a “preferred partner agreement” with Callaway Golf Company. The arrangement grants Callaway Golf preferred marketing and promotion right
Gap Launches Piperlime Online Footwear Store
Gap Inc. Direct, the e-commerce division of Gap Inc. launched its online shoe store Piperlime. Piperlime's collection of shoes for women, men and kids will feature the brands and designers such as Ben Sherman, Charles David, Clarks, Converse, Delman,
Warnaco Sees Strong Q3 Sales Drive Bottom Line Increases
The Warnaco Group, Inc. third quarter net revenues increased 38.5% to $452.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, compared to $326.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Net income was $14.6 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, compar
Tomax Names Brennan as Chairman of the Board
TOMAX Corporation appointed Bernard F. Brennan as Chairman of the Board. An investor to TOMAX for two years, Brennan served as an Executive Board Member and Advisor working closely with CEO, Eric Olafson on the development of Retail.net…
REI Partners with VolunteerMatch
Recreational Equipment, Inc. is expanding its ability to connect customers with opportunities for environmental stewardship through a new partnership with VolunteerMatch, the online nonprofit dedicated to connecting volunteers with local community service
Northwave Rep Expands Territory
Northwave rep David Jacopetti is expanding his territory from Northern California to include California, Nevada and Arizona. Helping to cover this expanded region is his sub rep, Ryon Baxter. For the last year David Jacopetti had been covering the Northe
Under Armour Q3 Income Nearly Doubles; Increases 2006 Guidance
Under Armour, Inc. third quarter net revenues increased 47.5% to $127.7 million compared to net revenues of $86.6 million in the third quarter of 2005. Apparel revenues for Men's, Women's, and Youth increased 41.8% to $116.7 million. Third quart
Jarden Corp. Doubles Q3 Net Despite Declines at Outdoor Group
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, reported that net sales for the third quarter increased 10% to $1.0 billion compared to $938 million for the same period in the previous year. Net income was up 114% to $51.3 million, or 78 cents per diluted
Unifi to Acquire Division of Dillon Yarn Corp.
Unifi, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets, including the inventory, of the Dillon Yarn division of Dillon Yarn Corporation. The purchase price will be approximately $65 million, comprised of $44.5 million in cash and approximatel
Spy Optic Taps Randall as Manager of Corporate Communications
Spy Optic has named Elizabeth “Liz” Randall as manager of corporate communications. Effective immediately, Elizabeth will be overseeing all Public Relations and Communications functions including media relations, corporate news, product launches, athlete
The Bon-Ton to Acquire Four Parisian Stores from Belk
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive asset agreement with Belk, Inc. to purchase four Parisian department stores and the rights for the construction of a fifth Parisian store. Bon-Ton anticipates completing the transaction with Belk on O
Brown Shoe Co. Appoints Veteran CFO
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has appointed Mark E. Hood, former Chief Financial Officer of Panera Bread Co., as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 30, 2006. Hood, who has more than 30 years of finance, accounting and manager
Aldila Q3 Bottom Line Takes Hit on Sharp Golf Decline
Aldila, Inc. reported third quarter net sales declined 15.5% to $16.3 million, compared to $19.3 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported net income of $2.9 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Septemb
Tecnica Group Acquires Blizzard Gmbh
The Tecnica Group has acquired Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard Gmbh. The acquisition is subject to the official approval of the Austrian Antitrust Authority. Tecnica, through its Nordica subsidiary (100% controlled by Tecnica) will acquire 66.66% of t
Amer Has Tough Q3; Salomon, Wilson Sales Both off Mid-Singles
For the third quarter, Amer Sports Corp. saw net sales decrease 2.4% to €471.9 million ($601.7 mm) from €483.6 million ($590.1 mm) for the same period one year ago. Net income also decreased, slipping 2.1% to €36.6 million ($46.7 mm) from last year’s €37.
