Interbike Sees Pre-Reg Up
Resurging interest in bicycling appears to be pushing up interest in the industry’s primary trade show. More than 13,000 individual buyers, representing close to 3,000 bicycle storefronts have pre-registered to attend Interbike International Bicycle Expo
Stride Rite Reacquires PRO-Keds Rights
The Stride Rite Corporation has reacquired its rights to the PRO-Keds brand from licensee and hip-hop mogul Damon Dash and will bring the brand back in-house as part of a new strategic direction for the PRO-Keds business. The plan involves a premium posit
Pipeline Forms Licensing Agreement with Mikshag
PIPELINE International announced a new licensing agreement with Mikshag, Inc. to create an extensive line of apparel, swimwear and outerwear for young men and juniors. Mikshag will design, produce, and distribute PIPELINE branded product through sporting
Collective Licensing Licenses Airwalk to Forzani Subsidiary
Collective Licensing International, LLC has signed a license agreement with sporting goods wholesaler Intersport North America Ltd. (“INA”), a subsidiary of The Forzani Group Ltd., to market and sell Airwalk branded footwear in the United States and Visio
Stahls ID Expands Executive Team
Stahls’ ID Direct has added two new members to its executive team. Joan Byrne has been hired as purchasing manager and Brian A. McLeod is the new general manager. Byrne joins Stahls’ ID Direct with 18 years of experience in accounting and purchasing matte
Yakima Hires New Sales Director
Yakima has hired Dan LeRose as regional sales director for the eastern region, effective immediately. LeRose, who will be based in Boston, comes to Yakima with more than 14 years of experience in the retail marketplace, having most recently worked at The
Abboud Grabs NFL Clothier License
JA Apparel Corp., the maker of men's clothing under the Joseph Abboud brand name, reached an agreement with the NFL to be its official clothier of NFL coaches for the next three years. Under the deal, Abboud will provide tailored clothing, dress shir
VF’s International Outdoor Pres Takes Over Seven
Topher Gaylord, president of VF Corp's International Outdoor and Action Sports business, based in Lugano, Switzerland, was named president of Seven For All Mankind LLC, VF's luxury jeans business. His new position becomes effective October 1..
Foot Locker Sees Strength in Marquee Drive Q2, Adds Excitement for H2
Foot Locker had a strong second quarter as sales increased slightly and the retailer swung to a net profit after a year-ago loss with help from a leap in gross margins. Even more promising was a 3.5% decline in inventory at quarter-end versus the same ti
Charles River Launches “Be Pink Proud” Campaign
Charles River Apparel will be donating a portion of their sales from their “Be Pink Proud” active wear clothing line to several cancer research and support organizations in memory of Charles River employee and family member Susan (Lipsett) de Vries, who h
Zumiez Sees Increased Q2 Sales, Lowers Guidance On Back Half
Zumiez Inc. said in an earnings conference call on Aug. 21 that total net sales for the second quarter ended Aug. 2, 2008 increased by 12.5% from last year. The company also lowered its guidance for the second half of 2008…
Heelys Says ‘No,’ but Skechers Persists…
It appears the mail trucks between Manhattan Beach, CA and Dallas, TX are pretty full these days. As SEW reported last week, Skechers USA Inc. would like to be in discussions to acquire Heelys Inc. However, it seems Heelys has no interest. Tuesday aftern
Billabong Acquires Dakine
Marking its fifth acquisition in the past five years, Billabong International Ltd. reached an agreement to buy surf accessories maker DaKine Hawaii Inc. for as much as $133 million. The DaKine purchase will add accessories such as surfboard bags and snowb
Billabong’s FY Earnings Climb 5.5%
Billabong International Limited announced a net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$176.4 million ($155.2 million) for its fiscal year ended June 30. The represents a 12.6% gain in constant currency terms and 5.5% in reported terms, reflecting the strength of th
Perry Ellis Suffer Q2 Loss
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported a net loss in the second quarter was $5.4 million, or 36 cents per fully diluted share compared to net income of $267,000, or 2 cents per share, last year. The latest quarter was impacted by a combined 27 cents per
