Fila Hires Ex-Puma Design Chief for Design Team
Fila has announced the addition of Phil Russo to its global product design team, appointing him as the creative design director for performance and lifestyle footwear. Most recently, Russo was the international group head of footwear design at Puma Intern
Prince Receives Red Dot Award for O3
Prince Sports received the Red Dot Design Award in recognition of high design quality for O3 Technology out of a field of six-hundred and thirty-eight entries from 24 countries…
Sara Lee In Talks To Sell European Apparel Biz
Sara Lee Corporation announced that it has entered into an exclusive negotiation period with an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. regarding the sale of its branded apparel business in Europe. As the parties further their discussions, Sara Lee will c
Cabela’s Negotiating Third Nebraska Store
Cabela's Incorporated announced that it is currently in negotiations to build one of its destination superstores in La Vista, Nebraska, part of the greater Omaha metro area. If ongoing negotiations for the project conclude successfully, Cabela's
VauDe Makes Two Executive Appointments
VAUDE has made two new executive appointments. Stefan Engers, former Marketing Manager, has become the new
Technology Manager while Antje von Dewitz, designated CEO, has taken over responsibilities of Marketing Manager…
Big 5 Gets Current with SEC; YTD Net Income Declines
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has filed its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005 with the SEC. The company had received an extension from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel until September 30, 2005 to fil
Smith Launches IMBA Upgrade Program
While a simple “thanks” would probably work, a pair of free sunglasses is even better. During the 2005 Interbike show, Smith Optics launched a national IMBA Upgrade Reward program, essentially doling out a new pair of interchangeable performance riding gl
GEAR for Sports Hires New Regional Sales Director
GEAR for Sports named Jeff Peden western regional sales director, and Sean Joyce as sales representative. These new appointments support the company’s golf brand expansion with GEAR for Sports, Robert Trent Jones Apparel
and Sunice.
Luxottica Group Increases Earnings Estimates
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has revised its earnings expectations for fiscal 2005. The company now expects to post earnings per share between euro 0.74 and euro 0.75, up from the previously announced EPS of between euro 0.68 and euro 0.70. This would reflect
Timberland Taps Samsonite for Travel Gear
The Timberland Company and Samsonite Corporation announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Samsonite, in collaboration with Timberland, will be responsible for strategy, design, manufacturing, and distribution of Timberland packs and travel g
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
Brooks Taps BioMechanica
Brooks Sports tapped BioMechanica to reinforce its footwear Research & Development program with specialized product development and testing services…
Icebreaker Taps Mountain Mecca for Northwest Territory
Icebreaker is joining forces with Mountain Mecca rep group in the Northwest territory. Mountain Mecca Principal, Greg McRoberts, and Associate, Brian Wilson, have welcomed Karri Gerling into the Mountain Mecca fold in order to bolster sales and service i
Golf Town Appoints VP of Business Pro Shop
Golf Town announced the appointment of Stephen Willwerth as vice president of Golf Town's Business Pro Shop. Mr. Willwerth's is charged with significantly growing Golf Town's national corporate promotion business. Mr. Willwerth is an entrep
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
