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Consumers Still Look to Price First…

October 27, 2003

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…

October 27, 2003

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…

October 27, 2003

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

October 24, 2003

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

October 24, 2003

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

October 23, 2003

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%

October 23, 2003

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

Amerex Adds Margolis as VP Special Projects

October 22, 2003

Amerex Group Inchas announced that former consultant to the company, Hank Margolis, has joined the firm as Director of Special Projects. Mr. Margolis will be working closely with Amerex Group Vice Chairman, Ira Ganger…

Wilson is Official Olympic Tennis Ball

October 22, 2003

Wilson will be the official tennis ball of the 2004 Olympic Games. The US Open Tournament Select tennis ball will be used in play for the eight day event August 15 – 22nd…

Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years

October 21, 2003

In 1958, ski boots were still made exclusively of leather. Most skis were still made of wood, and instructors debated whether Howard Heads aluminum “cheaters” had a future. Bindings didnt work very well, and the most talked-about item in ski shops across

Tango to Manufacture U.S. Olympic Apparel

October 20, 2003

Tango Inc. has entered into an agreement with Global Manufacturing Group to produce and print garments for the US Olympic Association, up to and including the 100th Anniversary Olympiad in Athens, Greece. Global has been chosen as the exclusive manufactu

Soffe is a Welcome Addition at Delta…

October 20, 2003

Delta Apparel would have doubled their fiscal 2002 results if the Soffe acquisition has been completed last year, according to company president & CEO Robert Humphreys…

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