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180’s and EntreQuest Form Mentoring Program

180s and EntreQuest formed a corporate youth mentoring program — b4students Foundation. The mentoring program teaches self-improvement and business development skills to underserved, ‘at promise’ Baltimore city middle school and high school students. The

Head Appoints New Diving Unit Chief

Head N.V. announced that Stefano Di Martino will be joining Head as the Managing Director of the Diving Division. He will take up his position in January 2004 when he will also be appointed Managing Director of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy and become a Member of

Champion Licenses Name for Sports Drink

Champion Athleticwear has settled its complaint against ChampionLyte Holdings, Inc. and signed a licensing agreement with the company, allowing it to continue to use the Champion name on its sugar-free entry in the isotonic sports drink category…

Woodman Opens US Office

Woodman Components has opened Woodman Components USA Inc. The Taiwan based frame and component maker has established a full-time satellite office and has named Jim Vincent Jr. as President. The main focus of the US office will be to build awareness of the

As Retailers See Better Margins from Tighter Inventories…

Analysts concur with NRF when it comes to the “Buy Early” scenario, suggesting many could be out of luck if they wait until the last minute. Still, with no “must have” items in the market this year, it may be tough to convince the consumer that retailers

Consumers Still Look to Price First…

Based on research conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation, consumers this holiday are still see price driving their destination and they expect to hit the stores earlier this year to get what they need. On the receiving end, consumers

Acquisitions Hide Declines at VF Corp…

VF Corp. saw “stronger-than-expected” sales from its core businesses in the third quarter and “higher–than-expected” profit contribution from the recently-acquired Nautica Enterprises, Inc. The Outdoor Coalition, which includes The North Face, JanSport a

K2 Gets Sales Benefit from Acquisitions, but Earnings Suffer…

K2, Inc. saw third quarter earnings in line with analysts’ estimates as the company reported a 140 increase in pro-forma diluted earnings per share based on the acquisition of Rawlings last year. The pro forma EPS figure was calculated at five cents for

Brunswick Q3 Net Income Surges 61% on 15% Sales Gain

Brunswick Corporation announced today a 58% increase in diluted earnings per share on a 15% sales gain and a 32% increase in operating earnings in the third quarter of 2003. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.41 compared with $0.26 per diluted share f

Russell Looks Outside to Boost Artwear Business

Russell Corporation has elected Julio A. Barea SVP of the company and CEO for the domestic activewear business. Barea, who will officially join the company October 27, will be responsible for Russell's artwear and mass retail businesses. He will rep

Coastcast Narrows Q3 Loss on Lower Sales

Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $11.0 million vs. $12.4 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($1.6 million) vs. ($4.6 million), and diluted loss per share was ($0.20) vs. ($0.60). Three directors have resigne

K-Swiss Has Another Classic Quarter; Profits Up 85%

K-Swiss saw total worldwide revenues for the third quarter increase 49.0% to $121.6 million compared with $81.6 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues increased 52.6% to $105.5 million and international revenues increased 29.1% to $16.1 milli