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Russell Looks Outside to Boost Artwear Business

October 24, 2003

Russell Corporation has elected Julio A. Barea SVP of the company and CEO for the domestic activewear business. Barea, who will officially join the company October 27, will be responsible for Russell's artwear and mass retail businesses. He will rep

Coastcast Narrows Q3 Loss on Lower Sales

October 23, 2003

Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $11.0 million vs. $12.4 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($1.6 million) vs. ($4.6 million), and diluted loss per share was ($0.20) vs. ($0.60). Three directors have resigne

K-Swiss Has Another Classic Quarter; Profits Up 85%

October 23, 2003

K-Swiss saw total worldwide revenues for the third quarter increase 49.0% to $121.6 million compared with $81.6 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues increased 52.6% to $105.5 million and international revenues increased 29.1% to $16.1 milli

Amerex Adds Margolis as VP Special Projects

October 22, 2003

Amerex Group Inchas announced that former consultant to the company, Hank Margolis, has joined the firm as Director of Special Projects. Mr. Margolis will be working closely with Amerex Group Vice Chairman, Ira Ganger…

Wilson is Official Olympic Tennis Ball

October 22, 2003

Wilson will be the official tennis ball of the 2004 Olympic Games. The US Open Tournament Select tennis ball will be used in play for the eight day event August 15 – 22nd…

Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years

October 21, 2003

In 1958, ski boots were still made exclusively of leather. Most skis were still made of wood, and instructors debated whether Howard Heads aluminum “cheaters” had a future. Bindings didnt work very well, and the most talked-about item in ski shops across

Tango to Manufacture U.S. Olympic Apparel

October 20, 2003

Tango Inc. has entered into an agreement with Global Manufacturing Group to produce and print garments for the US Olympic Association, up to and including the 100th Anniversary Olympiad in Athens, Greece. Global has been chosen as the exclusive manufactu

Nalbach Appointed Fila EU Key Account Director

October 17, 2003

Fila has named Jay Nalbach as European Key Account Director for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Nalbach will supervise and coordinate Fila’s commercial operations with European Key Accounts in cooperation with the company’s local subsidiaries…

Malden Emerges From Chapter 11; Family Loses Control

October 17, 2003

Malden Mills Industries, Inc. announced that the Company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection intact with 1,200 employees based in Lawrence, MA, Methuen MA and Hudson, NH. Various secured and unsecured creditors have received a

Keystone Ads Airboarding To Night Programs…

October 17, 2003

Keystone Resort will be adding an Airboard program at their ski area. Ann-Elise Emerson, who is launching the 2-year-old Swiss product in North America through her company, Emo-Gear, began her snow bodyboarding career out of bounds near Alpine Meadows, Ta

DaKine Re-Launches Website

October 17, 2003

DAKINE will relaunch its website, www.dakine.com, for the ‘03/04 season. The site has a new design, an updated intuitive navigation system and world-class team rider action photography. The site’s goal is to provide visitors with a unique and user-friend

InterBike Attendance Numbers Are In

October 16, 2003

Interbike concluded Tuesday the 14th, after five days of bike-related business. The annual trade show, which showcases the latest in cycling products and trends, attracted bicycle retailers, manufacturers, media, celebrities and industry advocates and aff

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