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The Finish Line Sees Shift in Apparel Managment

The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Nancy Hannibal, Vice President of Apparel, will be assuming the new position of Consultant for Apparel Strategic Planning. As a result, Glenn Lyon, Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing, will assume

Foot Locker Files Its Delayed 2002 10-K with SEC

Foot Locker, Inc. filed its 2002 Form 10-K with the SEC on Monday. Foot Locker filed for an extension on May 2, 2003 with the SEC due to ongoing technical discussions between the company, its independent outside auditors and the SEC regarding the classif

Timberland Appoints New PR Agency

Porter Novelli has been appointed an agency of record by The Timberland Company effective immediately. Porter Novelli, one of the world's ten largest public relations firms, will manage public relations on behalf of Timberland footwear, apparel and

Nautilus Safety Footwear to Partner With Feetures! Sport Socks

Nautilus Safety Footwear has begun a joint venture with Feetures! Brand Sport Socks. Wayne Elsey, president and CEO of Nautilus Safety Footwear, said that his company planned a broad promotion to highlight the Feetures! sport socks and how they complement

Nordstrom Q1 Sales Up 3.5%; Records $27 Million Profit

Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $27.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2003, which ended May 3, 2003 versus a net loss of $24.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share for the year-ago period. Net sales for the quarter i

Adams Golf Announces Nasdaq Delisting

Adams Golf has received a Nasdaq staff determination that its securities will be delisted from The Nasdaq SmallCap Market at the opening of business on May 22, 2003 for failure to regain compliance with the minimum $1.00 closing bid price per share requir

Authentic Fitness Names Friedman GM of Speedo Footwear

Harry Friedman has been named general manager of Speedo® Footwear and Accessories, a new position according to an announcement made today by Roger Williams, President and COO of Authentic Fitness Corporation….

Russell Completes Spalding Acquisition

Russell Corporation on Friday announced that it has completed the acquisition of the brands, inventory, contracts and related assets of the sporting goods business of Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc., including the SPALDING brand name as well as DUDLEY, a

Jack Smith Joins Florida Mall Advisory Board

The Design World Center at the Fashion Mall in Plantation, FL announced that Jack A. Smith, founder and former C.E.O. of The Sports Authority will join their advisory board…

Oakley in Partnership Agreement with Ducati

Oakley, Inc. announced that it had entered into a licensing agreement with Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. for exclusive models of Oakley eyewear. Oakley will distribute the products through its own sunglass distribution points worldwide. These products will

Dutch Authorities Destroy Columbia Knock-Offs

Last November, Dutch Customs at the Port of Rotterdam seized 2900 imitation Columbia Sportswear jackets bearing the label “Solumbia” and featuring a simulation of the well-known “Columbia diamond” trademark. Through the Dutch legal process, all 2900 imit

SIA: Chain Store Sales Were Down 5.1% for 02/03 Season

Chain store sales were down 5.1% for the 2002/03 winter sports season (August through March) compared to the same period in 2002. In dollars, that translates to $487.6 million in sales compared to $513.7 million in 2002. The unit sales tracked 10.5% beh