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LaCrosse Donates SHOT Show Proceeds to TRCP

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. donated proceeds from the sale of more than 1,400 pairs of LaCrosse and Danner performance socks at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show in January to support the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). In addition

Innes Moves North, Names Warehouse Manager

As a part of Innes’ growth, they have decided to pull up stakes and move a few miles north to Oceanside, CA. The new digs are in a good old fashioned production business park. A place where people still manufacture stuff. In addition, Innes has hired on a

U.S. Men’s Soccer Unveils Third Jersey

U.S. Soccer and Nike will unveil a new 2007 U.S. Men's National Team Third Jersey, when the team's royal blue and white pin-striped jersey becomes available for purchase at ussoccerstore.com. The U.S. will wear the new uniform on Sunday, March 2

Athlete’s Foot Contributes $1.9 mm to Nexcen Results

Nexcen Brands, Inc. reported that revenues at The Athlete's Foot for the full year amounted approximately $9.9 million. The company owned TAF for less than two months in 2006 and recognized revenue of approximately $1.9 million in its financial resul

The Athlete’s Foot Nets $9.9 Million in Revenues for 2006

NexCen Brands, Inc., parent company to The Athlete's Foot, reported that full year 2006 revenue at The Athlete's Foot was approximately $9.9 million. The Company owned TAF for less than two months in 2006 and recognized revenue of approximately

Perry Ellis Inks Licensing Deal for Gotcha

Perry Ellis International, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PEI Licensing Inc., has entered into a new licensing agreement with ES Apparel Group Inc. for its Gotcha brand to launch a Boys' and Girls' collection for fall 2007…

Helly Hansen Revamps North American Operations

Helly Hansen is reorganizing its North American operations looking to centralize its executive, marketing, retail, product management and customer service operations. As part of the transition, Gary Davis was named general manager of Helly Hansen North Am

Pactimo Adds to Sales Team

Pactimo, a manufacturer of cycling, triathlon and running apparel, added Derek Wiback as an Independent Sales Representative. Based in Southern California, Derek will be focused on the San Diego and Los Angeles markets, but working with the sales team on

adidas Takes DFB to Court Over Contract

adidas will be taking the German Football Association (DFB) to arbitration court over a disagreement regarding the length of adidas' sponsorship agreement. adidas said in a release that it believed the deal “was effectually extended in August 2006 un

PacSun Q4 Net Income Tumbles on Falling Comps

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 total sales were $458.2 million, an increase of 7.8% over total sales of $424.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 ended January 28, 2006. Same-store sales decreased 4.3% for the

Etonic Names Elwell as CEO

Etonic Worldwide has chosen industry veteran Tom Elwell to be the company’s next CEO. Elwell comes to Etonic with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and golf industries, most recently serving as Mizuno USA’s vice president and general manager of

JC Penney to Open Logistics Center in California

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. will open a 436,000 square-foot cross-dock logistics center in Lathrop, Calif. The operation will occupy an existing building at 700 D'Arcy Parkway in the Crossroads Commerce Center. Its primary function will be to receive

Nike to Expand Agency Roster

Nike has decided to expand its creative agency roster, and will begin moving some pieces of business away from longtime agency Wieden & Kennedy, a company spokesman told AdAge.com. Said Dean Stoyer, Nike's U.S. media relations director. “Our recent a

Chaco Hires New Product Line Manager

Chaco welcomes Scott Bowen as the company's new Product Line Manager. Bowen brings more than ten years of experience in
outdoor performance footwear to the Panonia, Colorado-based team through his work with both the Columbia Sportswear Company and Ni

Eddie Bauer Posts Q4 Profit

Eddie Bauer Holdings reported net income for the fourth quarter of $63.2 million, or $2.11 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.8 million, or 43 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2005. Revenues increased 1.5% to $381.9 million from $376.4 million a ye