CITA Releases Embargoes
Franklin L. Lavin, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, released a statement on the decision by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to end further consideration of 24 requests for safeguard action on imports from Chi
China Cracks Down on Golf Counterfeits
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, which is comprised of Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, MacGregor Golf, Nike, PING and TaylorMade-adidas Golf, announced that the Chinese government has launched a major new off
Unifi Hires Lehman Brothers to Explore ‘Strategic Alternatives’
Unifi filed a statement with the SEC informing stockholders that it is continuing its previously announced initiative to explore strategic alternatives to improve shareholder value. The company has engaged Lehman Brothers to provide financial advisory ser
Phoenix Receives Approval for New Stock; AMEX Warning Withdrawn
Phoenix Footwear Group received notification from the American Stock Exchange that its additional listing application for the shares of common stock issued as part of the purchase price in its acquisition of the Chambers Belt Company had been approved, re
Tecnifibre Teams Up with Bridgestone
5 years after the creation of its production subsidiary for tennis balls in Thailand, Tecnifibre keeps on growing with a new partnership with BRIDGESTONE. The goal of this partnership is to increase the capacity and technical expertise of this tennis ball
Perry Ellis Appoints President of Action Sports Division
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that Seth Ellison has been named president of action sports/active. Mr. Ellison will report to Oscar Feldenkreis, vice-chairman, president, and COO of Perry Ellis International. He will oversee the merchandising,
Metolius Wins ‘Sharp End’ Award from Access Fund
Metolius Climbing has been chosen to receive the Access Fund's 2005 Sharp End Award in recognition of their efforts in climber advocacy. Sharp End Awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations demonstrating remarkable leadership and
Obermeyer Hires New PR Coordinator
Sport Obermeyer hired Linda Gerdenich as the new Public Relations Coordinator. Prior to joining Obermeyer, Gerdenich was the Director of Community Relations and Communications for the City of Aspen…
Collegiate Pacific Purchases More Sport Supply Shares; Terminates Merger
Collegiate Pacific Inc announced that it has purchased an additional 1.66 million, or 19%, of the outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group for approximately $9.2 million in cash — or $5.55 per share of SSPY common stock from an institutional holder. Coll
Zeal Optics Gets Some Backbone
Zeal Optics has retained Backbone Media to handle their public relations efforts. Zeal will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotions of their current and future products…
Scott Adds New Colorado Wintersports Rep
In an effort to uphold Scott’s commitment to dealer service in Colorado, Scott proactively added Laurie Archer to its Colorado rep force. Archer joins head sales representative Jeff Burkley and sales associates Ariana Burkley and Bob Macdermott.
Umbro’s CFO Resigns
Umbro plc announced that Geoff Haslehurst, Chief Financial Officer has informed the Board that during the course of 2006 he will step down from the Company to pursue other interests. The Board are currently seeking a replacement for him and a further anno
Merrell Makes ‘Ad Age Top 50’ List
Merrell has been named one of Advertising Age’s 2005 “Marketing 50” winners. Each year, Advertising Age recognizes 50 top brands for their consumer appeal and marketing excellence, which includes elements such as product design and development, research,
Shop.org: Cyber Monday Finding Increasing Prominence
A new near-Thanksgiving selling day is rising in importance to retailers. While retailers will continue to monitor store traffic and sales on Black Friday, online retailers have their sights set on Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving. According to
Famous Footwear Sees Record Q3 revenues on 2.1% Comp Gain
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. consolidated net sales for the third quarter ended October 29, 2005 rose 20.0% to a record $617.7 million versus $514.8 million last year. Sales at Famous Footwear increased 5.3% to $328.1 million for the quarter versus $311.7 mil
