Stride Rite Posts Solid Q3 on Strong Owned-Retail and Sperry Results
The Stride Rite Corporation reported that net sales for the fiscal third quarter ended September 2 were $146.2 million, an increase of 4% from the net sales of $140.4 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2004. Net income for the third quarter total
Asics Corp. to Open New Apparel Subsidiary in Japan
Reports out of Japan have Asics Corporation setting up an apparel design and production subsidiary called Asics Ubik Creation, which will commence operation in October. The move will apparently lead to the closure of its current women's sportswear s
Martinez Appointed to Deckers’ Board
Angel Martinez was appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005…
Dragon hires Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager
Dragon Optical hired Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager for both Snow and Wake divisions. Mike joins Dragon fresh from a career as a professional snowboarder with an experienced background in marketing and communications…
Axcent Sports to Bring Descente Run and Bike Apparel to Europe
Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente cycle, run, triathlon and fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has been granted an extended license in the same categories for all of Europe including many non-EU nations, as well as Australia, New Zealan
Sports Chalet Shareholders Ratify Measures
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held September 20, 2005. Shareholders approved a number of measures, including the election of three directors, an increase in the number of outstanding shares and the creation
European Footwear Vendors Take Issue with EU Anti-Dumping Probe
The European Branded Footwear Coalition, representing many highly regarded European and global footwear brands, today warned of the detrimental impact of the current European anti-dumping investigation being conducted targeting leather footwear and the ha
Pony Signs Ricky Davis to Endorsement Deal
PONY International announced that Boston Celtics' forward Ricky Davis has signed with PONY to endorse the brand for the re-launch of its performance basketball line in fall 2005. The arrangement includes a signature Ricky Davis basketball shoe, point
Wilson Receives SPARC Award
Buyers and merchandise managers from the top 150 mass-market retailers have bestowed on Wilson Sporting Goods Co. a 2005 SPARC Award. Based on a recent poll of leading retail executives by DSN Retailing Today, the accolade recognizes Wilson for its servic
SkiNH Members Elect Goddard as Chairman
Greg Goddard, general manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, was elected to a 4 year term as chairman of SkiNH at their annual meeting held at the National Ski Areas Association regional convention at Bretton Woods. Goddard, a 25 year veteran of the ski ind
Oakley Names Olivet as CEO
Oakley, Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Olivet as chief executive officer and director. The appointment will be effective on October 10, 2005. Until then, Olivet will serve part-time in an advisory capacity as an employee of the company. Mr. Oliv
Palmer Hires Two New Reps
Palmer Snowboards continues to make additions to its sales force with Nick Gotelaere taking on the Rocky Mountain region, and Maximus James’ territory expanding to cover all of California…
Brunswick Issues Warning on Boat Business Concerns
Brunswick Corp. expects that the combined effects of high fuel prices, lower consumer confidence and Hurricane Katrina could contribute to a slowing of the economy just as the marine industry moves into the off season. BC continues to see strength in the
Original Penguin to Expand Retail Footprint
Original Penguin is expanding its retail venture with a planned nationwide rollout, starting with Miami Beach in December 2005. The comapny's third retail store will open at the Fashion Mall in Newport Beach, Calif. in February 2006…
Sara Lee Branded Apparel Acquires Two Companies
Sara Lee Branded Apparel, parent of Duofold and Champion, has acquired National Textiles, L.L.C., a yarn and textile production company based in Winston-Salem, N.C. The company also said that it recently acquired DFK Trading Corporation Ltd., an Asian sou
