René Takens re-elected President of COLIBI
At their meeting in Milan on 23 October, the COLIBI (Comite de Liason des fabricants Europeen de Bicyclettes) members unanimously re-elected Mr René Takens as their President. COLIBI groups 10 national associations in 10 EU Member Sta
DeLong to Acquire Lands’ End Plant…
Lands’ End’s U.S. production downsizing is DeLong’s opportunity as the brand that was recently acquired by Sears plans to close two factories in Iowa by spring, resulting in the loss of more than 175 jobs. The company under Sears and has gone entirely to
Everlast Closing Bronx Factory…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced on Friday that it will close its Bronx, NY manufacturing facility and move the operations to its Moberly, MO plant. EVST plans to see a one-time Q4 pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $1.7 million, with about $
When the Diva Departs…
Reports out of Seattle has The Retail Group, one of the rising stars of consulting firms in the late 90’s, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and shuttering its operations. The firm, started by retail and brand marketing high-flier J'Amy Owens, listed
Another Textile Giant to Emerge…
On the heels of Malden’s exit from Chapter 11 last week, Burlington Industries creditors approved the acquisition of the company by takeover king WL Ross & Co. LLC, enabling the company to emerge from bankruptcy protection on November 10, 2003…
Malden Workers to Unionize…
Malden Mills knitting machine technicians and skilled maintenance workers voted last week to form a new union due to the “chaos and insecurity surrounding the two year bankruptcy.” Workers, including mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters and plumb
ASU: Another Swoosh University…
Arizona State University has decided to go back to Nike after a five-year stint with adidas in a move that is expected to be a bonus for Sun Devils recruiters and the team’s financial outlook…
Perry Ellis Signs Licensee for Ping Socks
Perry Ellis International Inc. and Sockyard Corp. have entered into a licensing agreement for the manufacture of PING Collection hosiery…
Kellwood Selling Auburn Sock Business
Kellwood Company announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Auburn Hosiery Division and European operations to Delta Galil Industries, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., corporate vice president of Kellwood…
Firms Ink Deal for Nordic Region Retail Chain
SkiStar and Stadium have established a joint purchasing and operational agreement regarding a sporting goods and sportswear retail outlet. Stadium is the Nordic region's leading and most expansive sporting goods and sportswear retail chain with a tot
Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team
En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and
GSI Commerce Narrows Q3 Loss on 49% Jump in Sporting Goods Sales
GSI Commerce, Inc. reported that net revenue for its third fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2003 was $47.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2003, compared with net revenue of $32.3 million in the third quarter of
fiscal 2002, an increase of 46.9%.
Rosinsky to Head Racing Swimwear for Speedo
Kate Rosinsky has been named Merchandising Manager for Racing Swimwear for Speedo. She succeeds Maricel Castro, who has been promoted to Director of International Product Development for Speedo in London, a new post…
Ashworth Lead Apparel Vendor for 2005 U.S. Open
Ashworth, Inc. announced it was awarded the contract by Pinehurst Resorts, Inc as the lead apparel vendor for the 2005 U.S. Open Championship to be held at the Pinehurst Resort, June 13-19, 2005. Under terms of the contract, Ashworth will be the leading
Court Dismisses Nautilus Infringement Claims Against ICON
ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. announced the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington on Wedneesday dismissed the last vestiges of claims asserted by The Nautilus Group. The Court's ruling marked, for practical purposes, the end of Nautilus
