VF Outdoor Coalition to Acquire Eagle Creek…
VF Outdoor, Inc. is in negotiation to acquire Eagle Creek, Inc. Eagle Creek currently has annual sales of approximately $30 million. Terms were not disclosed, but SportsOneSource suspects that Eagle creek sold for a premium, given the brand equity company
Dick’s SG Clears Anti-Trust Hurdle in Golf Galaxy Deal
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act in connection with the company's pending acquisition of Golf Galaxy, Inc.
Sporting Goods Pick Up Mall-Based Slack in Q3…
The 2006 third quarter at retail, like the second quarter before it, was fairly stable in terms of acquisitions, consolidations, or other major shifts that would have caused a sever shift to the landscape. Big Dog Holdings’ additions of Steve’s Shoes and
Garmin and TomTom Both Claim Victory in Patent Dispute
Garmin Ltd. and Amsterdam-based TomTom both claimed victory of sorts over the weekend after a U.S. District Court in Wisconsin issued its decision on pending cross motions for summary judgment filed by Garmin and TomTom in their pending patent litigation.
NexCen to Acquire Bill Blass for Up to $70.8 Million…
The Athlete’s Foot parent company, NexCen Brands, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Bill Blass Holding Co., Inc. This acquisition will also include two subsidiaries owned by Blass, Bill Blass Licensing Co., Inc. and Bill Blass I
Nautilus Inc. Shuffles Product Development Teams…
Nautilus plans to relocate its Louisville, Colo.-based fitness product development facility to the company’s headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. and then move its Apparel Division, including Pearl Izumi from leased facilities in Broomfield, Colo., into the n
Adams Golf Plans Purchase to Grow Women’s Golf Unlimited…
Adams Golf extended its reach into the women’s side of the golf market last week with the announcement of its planned acquisition of Women’s Golf Unlimited (WGU), which includes the trademarks, internet domain names, and customer lists for the Square Two
American Apparel Finds Backdoor to Public Status…
American Apparel Inc. announced its intentions of effectively ‘going public’ last week as it plans to merge with Endeavor Acquisition Corp., with the deal expected to close during summer 2007. The combined company will operate as American Apparel and is e
VF Outdoor Coalition to Acquire Eagle Creek
VF Outdoor, Inc. is in negotiation to acquire Eagle Creek, Inc., Eagle Creek currently has annual sales of approximately $30 million. Eagle Creek® brand products are sold through 700 outdoor specialty and 300 luggage specialty accounts. The brand is also
ABA Merges with Souvall-Page Co.
Souvall-Page and Company, Inc. and American Basketball Association, Inc. have closed a merger and completed equity financing. As a result of the merger, the officers and directors of ABA will also become the officers and directors of Souvall-Page and the
Adams Golf Plans Women’s Golf Unlimited Acquisition
Adams Golf plans to acquire certain assets of Women's Golf Unlimited, including the trademarks, internet domain names and customer lists for the Square Two Golf and Lady Fairway brands. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including the
NBA Store Has ‘Most Successful November Ever’
The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue had its “most successful November ever,” along with its “most successful shoe launch ever” with the adidas Originals NBA Superstar Collection.
The NBA Store saw November sales volume increase 7% over its previous highest mon
NexCen to Acquire Bill Blass for $70.8 Million
NexCen Brands, The Athlete's Foot parent company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Bill Blass Holding Co., Inc. This acquisition will also include two subsidiaries owned by Blass, Bill Blass Licensing Co., Inc. and Bill Blass Internationa
Nautilus to Move Product Development to Vancouver
Nautilus, Inc. plans to relocate its Louisville, Colo.-based product development facility to the company headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. In addition, the company plans to move its Apparel Division from leased facilities in Broomfield, Colo., into the vac
Split Apparel Names Marketing Director
Split Apparel appointed Brian Garofalow as Marketing Director. After holding management positions at Element Skateboards, Studio411, and Sole Technology, Brian has acquired the necessary tools to build consumer demand for Split Apparel. Brian holds a BS
