Collective Finalizes Airwalk Licensing Deal with BBC
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk brand, recently announced that the company has entered into a licensing agreement with BBC International to license the Airwalk brand for the United States and Mexico…
Bill Dodge Appointed Marketing Manager for Dunham
Dunham has announced that Bill Dodge will assume the role of Marketing Manager for the brand. In this new role, Dodge will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team including product marketing, research and development, and des
Nautilus Doubles Warranty Period on Bowflex Machines
The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported Wednesday that it is taking the unrivaled step of doubling the five-year warranty period on its line of popular Bowflex Power Pro resistance exercise equipment to a full ten years…
Sports Watches Rack up $1.7 Billion in Sales in 2003
According to The U.S. Market for Watches and Clocks, a new study by market research publisher Packaged Facts, the sports watch market grew to $1.7 billion in sales in 2003 and is projected to reach $2 billion by 2008…
Martin Coles Resigns as President of Reebok Brand
Jay Margolis, president and COO of Reebok International Ltd., has assumed the daily responsibilities of leading the Reebok brand following the resignation of Martin Coles, presindent of the Reebok Brand, who cited personal reasons for his decision. As a r
Wolverine Q4 Net Income Up 9.5% on 8.2% Sales Increase
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported record earnings for its fourth quarter and 2003 fiscal year, marking its third consecutive year of record results. The Company achieved record revenue totaling $888.9 million for its 2003
fiscal year ended on January 3
Gildan Activewear Fiscal Q1 Sales Up 20%; Earnings Decline on Currency Change
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings declined 21.6% to $2.9 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, for first fiscal quarter ended January 4, 2004, compared with $3.7 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. The decline is
Federated Makes Senior Management Changes
Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that Ronald Klein, 55, will be returning to Macy's East as chairman/ceo division, effective February 15. The company also announced that Michael G. Krauter, 46, currently EVP/director of stores at Rich
Brunswick Sees Q4 Net Income Jump 95% on 17% Sales Gain
Brunswick Corporation reported net earnings of $39.9 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for Q4 2003, nearly double net earnings of $20.5 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, for the year-ago quarter. BC said the 95% increase in net earnings came
adidas-Salomon 2003 Net Income Up 14% on 5.0% Currency-Neutral Sales Increase
Based on preliminary figures, adidas-Salomon saw a 5.0% improvement in Q4 sales in currency-neutral terms, but showed a 3.8% decline in Euros from € 6.52 bn ($6.2 Bn). Currency-neutral sales increased for all brands and regions, except North America. Net
Nautilus Group 2003 Net Income Falls 65% on 15% Sales Decline
The Nautilus Group, Inc. reported that fourth quarter net sales dipped 1.7% to $152.8 million from to $155.5 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income during the period fell 59.1% to $9.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $
Intrawest Chooses Burton
Intrawest Corporation has selected Burton Snowboards as the official supplier of snowboard rental equipment to its 10 mountain resorts, including North America's most popular mountain resort, Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., and Stratton Mountain, VT, the b
Reebok Q4 Net Income Jumps 63% on 11% Sales Gain
Reebok International Ltd. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 of $28 million, or $.44 per diluted share, an earnings per share increase of 63% when compared to net income of $16 million, or $.27 per diluted share in the four
Life-Link Reports Increased Backcountry Sales
Life-Link International, manufacturers of Life-Link Backcountry gear and distributors of Dynafit Alpine Touring gear report a very strong category sales increase in Winter 03/04 over Winter 02/03. Due to the growth of Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, ba
REI Nominates 2003 Vendor Partnership Award Winners
The annual REI awards program recognizes three key vendors and one overall Vendor Partner of the Year for efforts that have built a strategic and successful relationship with REI. REI's three merchandising divisions – Action Sports, Outdoorwear , an