REI Plans to Open New Henderson, NV Store
“Henderson is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There is Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation and Spring Mountain National Recreation area all within easy reach,” said Jerry Chevassus, REI Vice President of Real Est
The Backcountry Store Launches New Catalogue
BackcountryStore.com will open up a new marketing front when it drops more than 125,000 catalogs in the mail during the first week of November. The winter – 03 catalog is the first for BackcountryStore.com and will become a regular part of the company’s d
Sport Chalet Fiscal Q2 Earnings Up 22% as Comps Rise 3.7%
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced sales for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2003 increased from $56.3 million last year to $61.8 million this year, a 9.8% increase. The increase is the result of opening two stores in late November 2002, aided by
ShopKo Appoints New Softlines GMM
ShopKo Stores, Inc. has named Paul White, ShopKo division senior vice president, general merchandise manager – softlines. White, whi came from May Company's Famous Barr division, assumes responsibility for the merchandising and profitability of ladie
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…
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
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…
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
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 $
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
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…
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…
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
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
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
