NRF: Double-Digit Increases in Imports Must Be Allowed
A bilateral textile and apparel agreement being negotiated between China and the United States this week could help end uncertainty over the availability of apparel, but needs to allow for double-digit increases in imports and should not restrict items no
Miôn Hires West Coast Rep Agency
Miôn footwear hired DH Enterprises as the company’s new West coast sales representative agency. Based in Santa Cruz, Calif., DH Enterprises is composed of Sarah Deziel and Dwight Hinds who cover the states of California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Hinds
Antigua Q2 Income Drops 22% Despite Sales Uptick
Antigua Enterprises Inc. reported a 3.0% sales increase for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 to $13.2 million from $12.8 million last year. Despite the sales gain, gross margins declined 10 basis points as a percentage of sales while SG&A Expenses i
Jury Finds Against Cybex in Treadmill Lawsuit
Cybex International, Inc. reported that a jury awarded Colassi damages of $2.5 million in the case of Colassi v. Cybex International, Inc. The jury held that Cybex's Stableflex deck system utilized in its treadmills infringes a patent held by the pl
NSGA Managment Conference: New Dates and New Location
The National Sporting Goods Association is returning to a familiar location with new dates for its 42nd Annual Management Conference & 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit. Next year’s event will return to The Westin LaCantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, the s
Federated Completes Merger With May Co.
Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced the completion of its merger with The May Department Stores Company. The merger became effective prior to the opening of trading this morning, August 30, 2005, on the New York Stock Exchange. Under terms of the
Advanstar Acquires POOL Trade Show
Advanstar Communications has acquired POOL, a boutique lifestyle trade show showcasing fashion-forward designers, accessories and music that targets the directional boutique market. Launched in 2001 with 205 exhibitors, POOL quickly found success and has
Spalding Promotes Shaw to VP and GM of AAI
Mark Shaw has been promoted to vice president and general manager of American Athletic, Inc. effectively immediately. He is replacing Jeff Bramble who has left the company. Shaw will remain based at AAI’s headquarters in Jefferson, Iowa and will report
Scarpa Finalizes Sales Force
Scarpa hired its sales force for the remaining territories for North America. The completion of the team marks another step forward as SCARPA North America works to establish itself as an independent company in the North American Market…
Golfworks Founder Inducted into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
The GolfWorks' founder, Ralph Maltby, has been inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, joining other notables such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson and Tom Weiskopf. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a subst
Johnson Outdoors Taps Stanwood
Johnson Outdoors selected Stanwood & Partners Public Relations as their new PR agency of record. Stanwood & Partners will assume all public relations duties for the Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks, Extrasport and Carlisle paddlesports brands effective
Globe Full Year Sales Rise 9.9%, Profit Drops
Globe International Limited announced net profit after tax of AUD $0.4 million (US$0.3 mm) for the year ended June 30, 2005, down 94.4% from AUD $7.1 million (US$5.1 mm) last year. Sales revenues were AUD $202.5 million (US$152.6 mm), up 9.9% to AUD $184.
Snoop Dogg Skateboards Finally Arrive
Pentagon Distribution, the distributor of Academy Snowboards, Kampus Wakeskates and shoes, and CD Wakeboard Bindings, signed an agreement with Snoop Dogg to launch the Snoop Dogg Board Company. The company will debut with a complete line of skateboarding
Genesco Sales Climb 12% in Q2; Raises Guidance
Genesco reported net earnings of $6.8 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30, 2005 compared with $4.8 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, for Q2 last year. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased
Fleet Feet Q2 Comp Store Sales Surge 18.4%
Fleet Feet, Inc. announced second quarter sales for its 67 stores were up 26.9% over the same period last year. With $13.5 million in sales, Fleet Feet recorded the first, second and fourth largest sales months in the company’s 28-year history. Comparat
