Confluence Watersports Establishes Accessories Division
Confluence Watersports is bolstering the Harmony and Adventure Technology brands by creating an independent Accessories Division. Chris Pageau has recently been hired as general manager to lead the new division…
Zappos CEO Will Pocket Plenty in Amazon Deal
Amazon.com revealed details of its acquisition of Zappos in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday. The filing notes that Amazon began discussing an acquisition of Zappos in 2005 and indicates that Tony Hsieh, the online footwear reta
Golfsmith Launches Newly Designed Website
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. announced that it has redesigned and re-launched its e-commerce site at www.golfsmith.com with a variety of new features and social marketing tools…
Luxottica Sales Decline 9.8% in Q2
Luxottica Group S.p.A. reported consolidated sales in the second quarter of 2009 grew to €1.40 billion ($1.97 bn) from €1.35 billion ($1.89 bn) (up by 3.5% at current exchange rates, down by 3.3% at constant exchange rates…
Timberland Taps Bryden as VP/GM of North America
The Timberland Company said Mark Bryden will become the Vice President and General Manager of North America. In this newly-created role, Bryden will lead Timberland’s North American operations with responsibility for all marketing, retail, wholesale and e
Concave to Launch in Soccer Specialty this Fall
Concave, a new soccer cleat brand, is being formally launched at soccer specialty stores in the U.S. this fall. The brand was quietly launched last fall in the U.S. at soccer.com as well as in the U.K. last year at JJB Sports…
Nike and Adidas Speak Out About Honduran Rights
Nike, adidas, The Gap Inc., and Knights Apparel, released a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calling for the restoration of democracy in Honduras…
Geox’s First Half Revenue Up 4%
Geox reported a 4% rise in first-half revenues but a fall in net profit as it opened more stores around the world. The Italian shoe company also confirmed its target for 2009 sales “broadly in line” with last year's levels…
Florida’s Team Choice Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Sports Marketing Inc., which operates 12 Team Choice sports apparel stores, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Brandon, FL-based company may have to close some stores if landlords won't reduce its rent, founder David Smith told the B
Columbia Q2 Sales Fall on Weaker EMEA, Stronger Dollar
Columbia Sportswear Company reported net sales of $179.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 16% compared to net sales of $213.1 million for the same period of 2008, with 4 percentage points of that decline resulting from changes in
West Marine Reaches No Penalty Settlement with SEC
West Marine, Inc. has reached a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which resolves the SEC’s investigation of the company in connection with the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the company’s 2007 restatemen
Under Armour Taps McCarthy as SVP, Footwear
Under Armour has tapped Gene McCarthy to assume the role of SVP, Footwear, effective August 10. McCarthy has more than 25-years of athletic footwear experience, which includes top positions with Nike, Reebok and The Timberland Company…
Field Logic Appoints Jay Engstrom Executive VP and COO
Field Logic, the maker of The Block targets and Rage expandable broadheads, has appointed Jay Engstrom to the role of executive vice president and COO. In this capacity, Engstrom will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Field Lo
Nike Halts Use of Leather from Amazon-bred Cattle
Nike, Inc. said it has reinforced its commitment to the environment by releasing new leather sourcing guidelines aimed at helping slow the rate of Amazon deforestation due to cattle grazing within the basin…
Hibbett Hires Jones as VP of Merchandising
Hibbett Sports, Inc. has named Rebecca Jones as VP of Merchandising, effective August 2009. Jones is currently VP General Merchandise Manager – Crafts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Prior to joining Jo-Ann Fabric in 2003, Jones served as VP/Divisional
