Phoenix Receives Approval for New Stock; AMEX Warning Withdrawn
Phoenix Footwear Group received notification from the American Stock Exchange that its additional listing application for the shares of common stock issued as part of the purchase price in its acquisition of the Chambers Belt Company had been approved, re
CITA Releases Embargoes
Franklin L. Lavin, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, released a statement on the decision by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to end further consideration of 24 requests for safeguard action on imports from Chi
Chris Jackson Named VP of Design for Calvin Klein Women’s Better Sportswear
Calvin Klein Women's Better Sportswear, a division of the Kellwood Company, under license from Calvin Klein, Inc., today named Chris Jackson vice president of design.
Black Friday Has Less Impact on Holiday Trend…
Has Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that had been the historical tipping point for American retailers to start turning a profit for the year, become much ado about nothing for good? Before the leftovers are all gone, before the numbers are talli
adidas Names Langstaff President for North America; California ‘Roo Suit Dismissed…
After a year of turnaround that has seen the brand recapture momentum in the U.S. market, adidas-Salomon AG announced last week that 14-year brand veteran Rob Langstaff has been appointed president of adidas America Inc., effective January 1, 2006. Langs
K2 Outerwear Group Takes Shape Under Marmot…
All sales, marketing, and product development operations of the K2 Snow apparel brand have fully transitioned from K2 Sports in Vashon, Wash., to operate under Marmot in Santa Rosa, Calif. K2 Inc. acquired Marmot in 2004, enabling the company to establis
Perry Ellis Dives Deeper into the Action Sports Market…
Perry Ellis International seems to be taking a closer look at the Action Sports industry, changing its Swim division into an Action Sports/Active group after acquiring the Gotcha brand and its trademarks. PERY took its actions in the industry a step furt
China Commits to Offensive Against Golf Counterfeitors…
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, which includes the Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, MacGregor Golf, Nike, PING, and TaylorMade-adidas Golf, announced last week that the Chinese government has launched a major
Metolius Wins ‘Sharp End’ Award from Access Fund
Metolius Climbing has been chosen to receive the Access Fund's 2005 Sharp End Award in recognition of their efforts in climber advocacy. Sharp End Awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations demonstrating remarkable leadership and
Tecnifibre Teams Up with Bridgestone
5 years after the creation of its production subsidiary for tennis balls in Thailand, Tecnifibre keeps on growing with a new partnership with BRIDGESTONE. The goal of this partnership is to increase the capacity and technical expertise of this tennis ball
Nike Corporate Jet Lands Safely After Mechanical Problems
Bill Perez knew that his move to Nike, Inc. would be an exciting ride, but the company’s president and CEO got more than he bargained for on Monday. National media rushed to a scene yesterday that had four execs circling Portland, Ore. for six hours as t
Shop.org: Cyber Monday Finding Increasing Prominence
A new near-Thanksgiving selling day is rising in importance to retailers. While retailers will continue to monitor store traffic and sales on Black Friday, online retailers have their sights set on Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving. According to
Merrell Makes ‘Ad Age Top 50’ List
Merrell has been named one of Advertising Age’s 2005 “Marketing 50” winners. Each year, Advertising Age recognizes 50 top brands for their consumer appeal and marketing excellence, which includes elements such as product design and development, research,
Collegiate Pacific Purchases More Sport Supply Shares; Terminates Merger
Collegiate Pacific Inc announced that it has purchased an additional 1.66 million, or 19%, of the outstanding shares of Sport Supply Group for approximately $9.2 million in cash — or $5.55 per share of SSPY common stock from an institutional holder. Coll
Bob’s Stores Continues to Post Expanding Losses…
Bob’s Stores, which was acquired by TJX Companies out of bankruptcy in December 2003, continues to disappoint its new parent. The exodus of TJX and Bob’s senior management continued over the last few weeks after Ben Cammarata, chairman and acting CEO of
