Iconix Receives Early Antitrust Clearnce; Closes MUDD Acquisition
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has closed on the acquisition of the MUDD brand from Mudd LLC. On April 3, 2006, the Company signed a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Mudd relating to the Mudd brand and related marks, subject t
Skechers Joins SandP Small Cap Index
Standard & Poor's shuffled several indices due to the recent acquisition of Guidant Corp. by Boston Scientific Corp. As a result, Legg Mason Inc. will replace Guidant Corp. in the S&P 500; Oshkosh Truck Corp. will replace Legg Mason in the S&P MidCap
Hi-Tec Partners with Clinkard and Charities to Prevent Child Abuse
U.K. Footwear Retailer Charles Clinkard has joined forces with HI-TEC to promote their new kids footwear collection, Phibian and Friends. Every sale of the HI-TEC Phibian range will result in a 50p donation to the National Society for the Prevention of Cr
Callaway Updates Q1 Guidance to Fall Short of Wall Street Estimates
Callaway Golf Company estimates net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 of approximately $300 million, with corresponding earnings per diluted share ranging from 31 cents to 33 cents…
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a scholar
Half Moon to Build LEED Certified DC
Half-Moon Outfitters is embarking on renovations for a new distribution center designed to be so environmentally friendly as to attain the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification (LEED). Thro
Roberts Promoted to Director of Government Affairs at OIA
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of OIA, appointed Amy Roberts as Director of Government Affairs, overseeing all government affairs activities including public policy, lobbying, and grassroots organizing. Currently OIA’s Legislative Affairs Associate for Recre
Stride Rite Adds Larsen to Board
The Stride Rite Corporation elected Edward L. Larsen to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bruce Van Saun on April 6, 2006. Mr. Larsen currently serves as the senior vice president, finance, CFO and treasurer of Talbo
DSW Comps Jump 11.3% During Fourth Quarter
DSW Inc. posted net sales of $238.8 million for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006, up 3.1% from sales of $231.7 million during the year-ago period. Net income was $10.0 million for the quarter, a 13.6% increase from $8.8 million last year. Compa
Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers in Field
Reports from military.com are saying that the Marine Corps has prohibited the use of synthetic athletic clothing containing polyester and nylon by soldiers while conducting operations off of forward operating bases and camps. The ban on the moisture-wick
Teva Launches New ‘Running Club’ Marketing Campaign
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation is focusing on the trail running category with a new trail specific running club and multi-channel marketing campaign.
The Teva Mountain Running Club is designed to create a community of trail runners seekin
adidas and NBA Ink 11-Year Merchandising Partnership
The adidas Group and the National Basketball Association have signed an 11-year strategic global merchandising partnership that will make the adidas brand the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (
Backcountry.com Sales Increase 89% in 2005
Following on the heels of a record 2004 year when sales jumped 88% to $27.4 million, in 2005, Backcountry.com sales jumped 89% to $52 million in revenue. In order to suport this rapid rate of growth, the company has invested in a new 210,000 square feet w
IASC Celebrates Go Skateboarding Day
The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world — by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. On June 21, 2006
Muller Partners With Controlling the Game President
Jorge Medina founder, president, and CEO of Controlling the Game Athletics has partnered with Roberto Muller and the Muller Group. Mr. Muller most notably achieved success as President of Reebok International Ltd. During his tenure, Muller was instrumenta
