The Bon-Ton Completes Acquisition of Elder-Beerman
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. at a price of $8.00 per share in cash…
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
Amerex Adds Margolis as VP Special Projects
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
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…
Patagonia Picks New Executive VP of Marketing and Environmental Initiatives
Patagonia has selected Rick Ridgeway as the company’s new Executive Vice-President responsible for Marketing and Environmental initiatives. Ridgeway will continue the company’s worldwide communication efforts of the Patagonia brand, not only regarding pro
Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years
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
180’s Expands Marketing Department
180s, LLC is expanding its marketing department with two new positions. Brent Hollowell was appointed to chief brand officer and Andrew Chek to merchandising coordinator. With these two new additions, the marketing team will enhance its branding and mar
Golf Stix Ltd. Inks License With SST Pure
Strategic Shaft Technologies has signed Golf Stix Ltd. of San Antonio, Texas, as its newest licensee to offer SST PURE shaft alignment process…
Kayland Opens New Warehouse
Igloo Vikski, distributor of Kayland Footwear products, is opening its new U.S. based warehouse. Located in Farmington, Maine…
K2 Acquires Tubbs and Atlas
K2 has acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of WinterQuest LLC, a privately held company founded in 1906, which is the leading marketer and manufacturer of snowshoes through its Tubbs and Atlas brands, with the #1 and #2 market shares respe
K2 Acquires Tubbs and Atlas
K2 has acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of WinterQuest LLC, a privately held company founded in 1906, which is the leading marketer and manufacturer of snowshoes through its Tubbs and Atlas brands, with the #1 and #2 market shares respe
Don Baum is New SVP-global manufacturing at Polo
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation announced Don Baum will join the Company as Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing. Mr. Baum will be responsible for further developing and managing the Company's global manufacturing division. In addition, he wil
