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Factory Design Labs Adds New Art Director
Craig Feinberg has joined Factory Design Labs as an Art Director in the Creative Department. Originally hailing from Columbia, Maryland, Craig has significant international experience including an 18-month term at Fabrica, the United Colors of Benetton Co
Icon Sees Sales Dip for Q4, Year; Net Loss Improves
For the fiscal fourth quarter, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales of $161.3 million, down 1.3% from $163.4 million for the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, the company reported net sales of $852.2 million, a 2.2% decrease compa
SGMA: Canadian Sports Market on the Rise
It’s a $7 billion market – and on the rise. That’s one way to describe the Canadian market for sporting goods equipment, sports clothing/activewear, and athletic footwear. In recent years, the Canadian sports market has been inching along — $6.6 billion
The Athlete’s Foot to Become Central Franchising
Two years ago Bob Corliss and the management team from The Athlete’s Foot acquired the company from the French holding company, Rallye Group, and subsequently worked to turn the ailing retailer and franchisor around. Shortly after the acquisition, the com
Finish Line Downgrades Q2 Sales and Earnings Outlook…
The Finish Line, Inc. downgraded its expectations for the second quarter with sales now targeted in the range of $335 million to $339 million, compared to $341.6 million last year and previous guidance of $352 million to $362 million.
In comp terms, the c
Second Quarter Retail Results See Continued Gains
The U.S. sports retailer business was a tale of two cities
in the retail second fiscal quarter through July. The athletic footwear and apparel segments both softened in the
quarter, but performance product in both areas continued
to show gains. Based on t
Johnson Outdoors Resumes Work at Binghamton Plant
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has resumed manufacturing operations at its Binghamton, New York plant. Heavy rains caused massive flooding in parts of the Northeastern United States in late June, forcing the company to temporarily close the plant…
Golfsmith Adds Whole Foods CFO to Board
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Glenda Chamberlain, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Whole Foods Market, Inc., to its board of directors…
Teva Supports Waterkeeper Alliance
On August 10, at the 25th annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Teva made a contribution to the Waterkeeper Alliance deepening its environmental commitment. Executive Director Steve Fleischli was on hand at the tradeshow to accept a check in the amount
Black’s Leisure Expects Flat First Half
Blacks Leisure Group total group retail sales have risen by 2.7% in the 25 weeks to 19 August. Like for like retail sales declined by 0.4% in the same period. In 2005 comps fell 4.4%. Given the continuation of these disappointing sales trends, the Board o
Finish Line Cuts Q2 Sales and Earnings Guidance
The Finish Line, Inc. revised sales and earnings guidance for its second quarter ending August 26, 2006. The Company expects to report consolidated net sales for Q2 in the range of $335 million to $339 million, compared to $341.6 million reported for the
Asics Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Payless
ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have been granted a motion for preliminary injunction enjoining Payless Shoesource, Inc. from infringing the ASICS Stripe Design Trademark…
CenterStone Adds O’Neill
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that O’Neill Clothing has gone “live” for their retail dealers on the company’s iVendix software application for business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering. O’Neill Clothing dealers will be able to place their pr
Nidecker Snowboards to Move to Ogden
According to Ogden City Mayor Matthew Godfrey, Nidecker Snowboards will move all of its North American distribution to Ogden. Nidecker becomes the seventh snow sports company to move to Ogden, Utah, in the last two years.
G3 Hires New Athlete Coordinator
Telemark adventurer and mountaineer Naheed Henderson will join G3 Genuine Guide Gear in the new role of Athlete Coordinator. Responsible for growing G3’s relationships with guides and athletes worldwide, Henderson will also be a part of G3’s team of spons
