Sport Haley Q1 Loss Widens a Bit as Sales Increase 14%
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported a loss of $161,000 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003, or ($0.07) per share, as compared with a loss of $173,000, or ($0.06) per share, in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net sales increased approxim
Broder Bros Pro Forma Income Falls 56% on 11% Sales Decline
The new combined entity resulting from the merger of Broder Bros. and Alpha Shirt Holdings reported or pro forma net sales for the third quarter declined 10.8% to $211.6 million compared to $237.2 million in the 2002 quarter. Pro forma income from operat
Volkl Adds Stowell to Run Ski Apparel Group
Nora Stowell has joined Völkl to head up its newly created performance ski apparel division. Stowell, who will be based out of Völkl’s New Hampshire headquarters, returns to the ski business following a three year stint within the apparel division at New
Wilson Team Sports Acquires ATEC from Sport Supply Group
Wilson Sporting Goods Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amer Sports, has acquired Athletic Training Equipment Company, Inc. (ATEC), the world's leading manufacturer of pitching machines and training equipment, from Sport Supply Group Inc. Conside
Nike to Expand Presence Again at Foot Locker
Nike, Inc. on Wednesday announced it plans to execute joint marketing programs with Foot Locker, Inc. to develop innovative retail presentations of Nike performance products at select Foot Locker, Inc. locations in the U.S., beginning with the Fall 2004 s
Vail Resorts Shuffles Their Deck
Vail Resorts announced two senior officer appointments: Jeffrey W. Jones, currently SVP and CFO of Vail Resorts Development Company, will become senior vice president and chief financial officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. In this capacity, Jeff Jones will be r
Smith Taps Arnette for Surf Marketing Manager
Smith Optics Surf Marketing and Promotions Manager position has been filled by Chris Drummy. Drummy will be responsible for all surf team management and marketing operations in Smith Optics’ satellite office in San Clemente, California…
Brown Shoe Exceeds Q3 Earnings Expectations
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported net earnings of $21,200,000 for the third fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2003, versus $21,022,000 for the year-ago quarter, a
0.8 percent increase. Earnings per diluted share were $1.13 on 18.7 million shares, versus $
Herb Biddle Retires as NBS President
Herb Biddle, President and CEO of Nation’s Best Sports since 1993, announced his retirement, which became effective on October 31, 2003. The NBS Board of Directors wishes Herb well in his future endeavors. Jim Chandley, Senior Vice President of Merchand
Warnaco Announces Resignation of Sportswear Group President
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has announced that John Kourakos has resigned for personal reasons. Kourakos has served as President of Warnaco's Sportswear Group since January 2002. The Company has begun a search for his successor, and Kourakos will contin
Karbon Signs On With USA Luge As Official Sponsor
USA Luge is pleased to announce that its Senior National and Junior National luge teams will be outfitted with Karbon Outerwear as they compete throughout the 2003-04 luge-racing season…
Backbone Adds Bauer Sports Rack to Client Stable
Bauer Industries has retained Backbone Media to manage its public relations efforts. In addition to its manufacturing division, Bauer also operates 15 retail stores, under the name of Sports Rack, in California, Colorado, Utah and Washington as well as a
Iikka Backstrom Joins Sims
Sims snowboards is pleased to announce that Iikka Backstrom is now riding for Sims. Iikka will one of three riders that will be endorsing the new Protocol series. At 18 Iikka is one of the most well-known and marketed riders across the globe…
New Era Cap Upgraded By Fair Labor Assoc.
New Era Cap Company announced that the Fair Labor Association has elevated the company to Category A membership, up from Category B membership. New Era became a member of the FLA, in Category B standing, in September 2002…
Foot Locker Easily Beats Street Earnings Estimates; Sales Sluggish
Foot Locker, Inc. reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 1, 2003. Income from continuing operations increased 44% to $62 million, or $0.41 per share, from $43 million, or $0.29 per share last Year. Sales increased 6.6% to $1,194









