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Backbone Media Adds More Vertibrae
Backbone Media announced a series of new hires to expand its services and to meet growing demand for PR in the outdoor, fitness and lifestyle markets. Julie Oldham, formerly the Associate Publisher at Climbing Magazine, has joined the team to lead the Med
Federated October Comps Down 2.0%
Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.058 billion for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003, a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to total sales of $1.081 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's October sales
Ritchey to Sponsor Health Net Cycling Team
Ritchey USA has announced major sponsorship of the 2004 Health Net Cycling Team presented by Maxxis. The team will be racing on Ritchey’s WCS Bars, Stems, Seat Posts, Headsets, Brake Pads and Probiscus Time Trial Bars…
Big 5 to Redeem Senior Notes
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Big 5 Corp., will redeem $35 million principal amount of its 10.875% senior notes due 2007, using funds available under a revolving credit facility. Big 5 estimates that the
American Eagle Settles on CEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has named Jim O'Donnell Chief Executive Officer, and Roger Markfield Vice-Chairman/President of the American Eagle Division. Previously, Messrs. O'Donnell and Markfield served as Co-CEOs, positions they held since
Perry Ellis Signs Licensee for Ping Socks
Perry Ellis International Inc. and Sockyard Corp. have entered into a licensing agreement for the manufacture of PING Collection hosiery…
Kellwood Selling Auburn Sock Business
Kellwood Company announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Auburn Hosiery Division and European operations to Delta Galil Industries, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., corporate vice president of Kellwood…
Firms Ink Deal for Nordic Region Retail Chain
SkiStar and Stadium have established a joint purchasing and operational agreement regarding a sporting goods and sportswear retail outlet. Stadium is the Nordic region's leading and most expansive sporting goods and sportswear retail chain with a tot
Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team
En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and
GSI Commerce Narrows Q3 Loss on 49% Jump in Sporting Goods Sales
GSI Commerce, Inc. reported that net revenue for its third fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2003 was $47.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2003, compared with net revenue of $32.3 million in the third quarter of
fiscal 2002, an increase of 46.9%.
Rosinsky to Head Racing Swimwear for Speedo
Kate Rosinsky has been named Merchandising Manager for Racing Swimwear for Speedo. She succeeds Maricel Castro, who has been promoted to Director of International Product Development for Speedo in London, a new post…
Ashworth Lead Apparel Vendor for 2005 U.S. Open
Ashworth, Inc. announced it was awarded the contract by Pinehurst Resorts, Inc as the lead apparel vendor for the 2005 U.S. Open Championship to be held at the Pinehurst Resort, June 13-19, 2005. Under terms of the contract, Ashworth will be the leading
Court Dismisses Nautilus Infringement Claims Against ICON
ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. announced the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington on Wedneesday dismissed the last vestiges of claims asserted by The Nautilus Group. The Court's ruling marked, for practical purposes, the end of Nautilus
Saucony Q3 EPS up 32% Despite 13.4% U.S. Sales Decline
Saucony, Inc. announced net income for the third quarter ended October 3, 2003 increased 37% to $2.2 million, or 34 cents per diluted share, from $1.6 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2002. Net sales for Q3 declined 5.0
Feldman to Run Lodge Business at Dick’s
Denny Feldmann has joined Dick's Sporting Goods as a Vice President and General Merchandise Manager with responsibility for the hunting, camping, fishing, water sports, snow sports, work wear, and bike businesses. Mr. Feldmann joins Dick's wit