Timberland Named One of ‘100 Best’ for Working Moms
The Timberland Company has been named to the list of “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine for the second year in a row. Companies are selected for the list based on information about their corporate culture, flexibility and
Miôn Hires Rocky Mtn. Rep Agency
Miôn footwear hired Alpin Sales as the company’s new Rocky Mountain sales representative agency. Based in Louisville, Colo., Alpin Sales is composed of Mark Vaughn, Tim Coats, Brian Stevenson, Ian Decker and Jacquelyne Cox who cover the states of Colorado
GBMI Appoints Serna to VP of Design
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Ralph Serna to vice president of design. Mr. Serna will oversee all aspects of product design for GBMI’s portfolio of brands including Pony International LLC, Dry-shoD, FunFlopps of Santa Barbara, and for its license
S.E.C. Files Charges Against Earthboard Founder for Fraudulent Sales of Earthboard Stock
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a securities fraud lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against Earthboard Sports USA, Inc., Hubert A. Jeffreys, Timothy F. Bell and Tracy A. Edwards. The Commi
Oakley Inks Deal with Transitions for New Prescription Product
Oakley's new lens offerings combine the technologies of Transitions V with ESP(r) photochromic technology, Oakley Iridium lens coating and Oakley Plutonite(r) lens material. The partnership with Transitions marks the first time that photochromics hav
Rocky Files to Sell 2.6 Million Shares
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. announced the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed public offering of 2,600,000 shares of common stock, which consists of 2,000,000 shares offered by the company and 600,00
New Balance Inks Outerwear License with Levy Group
New Balance signed a license agreement with The Levy Group, Inc. for women's and men's performance and lifestyle outerwear. The Levy Group is an established leader in the design, development and production of premier
outerwear, producing more th
The Nike Foundation Announces Global Projects and Partners
Coinciding with the Millennium Development Goals UN World Summit, the Nike Foundation announced 11 global and in-country projects with key partners. The Nike Foundation has been working closely with its partners to identify its countries of focus (Banglad
High Sierra Promotes Vermillion and Coughlin
High Sierra Sport Company appointed Scott Vermillion as vice president of product design and development as well as Rob Coughlin as senior director of sales for the luggage division…
NRF: August Sales Up 7.9% Over Year-Ago
According to NRF, retail industry sales for August (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.9% unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted from July. The gains, compared to a relatively weak August la
Aldila Adds Creamer to Advisory Staff
Aldila has added LPGA Tour player, Paula Creamer, to its Advisory Staff. Paula Creamer, age 19, one of the game's hottest prospects and a two-time winner on this year's LPGA Tour. She joins an Aldila Advisory Staff that includes Nick Price, thre
Collegiate Pacific Fiscal Year Net Doubles; Acquires Sport Supply Group
Collegiate Pacific Inc. has executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group, Inc. Fiscal year revenues were up 169%to $106.3 million, due primarily to acquisitions.
Net income doubled to $3.8 mi
Umbro Swings to Profit in First Half; US Sales Double
Umbro plc reported that total wholesale equivalent sales, which is the Group’s buy/sell sales plus the wholesale value of licensees’ sales, for the first half declined 10.1% to £175.4 million ($329 mm) from £195.1 million ($356 mm) in H1 2004. Umbro post
ISS Issues Reccomendation for Saucony Sale
Saucony, Inc. announced Wednesday that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. has recommended that Saucony shareholders vote FOR the proposed acquisition of Saucony by The Stride Rite Corporation at Saucony's special meeting of stockholders on Frid
Copeland Sports Returns to Walnut Creek Market
Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, California, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area. The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, Septem
