Lacoste Seizes Over $1 Million in Counterfeit Goods
Lacoste USA announced the seizure of more than $1 million worth of counterfeit Lacoste merchandise in raids conducted as part of a sweep of illegal wholesale and retail warehouses in mid-town Manhattan this week. The surprise raids, which netted almost 13
Timberland Names Prendergast VP Suburban Sales
The Timberland Company announced the appointment of Michael Prendergast to VP, Sales – Suburban. He will be responsible for managing Timberland’s suburban footwear business, including major department stores and key independent accounts. Mike will repor
SGMA Looks at Licensed Product Sales
Sports fans are making a strong statement with their wallets. According to SGMA International’s Sports Licensing White Paper (2005 edition), 2004 sales of sports licensed products in the United States were $12.6 billion, down slightly from
Belk/Saks Deal Passes Antitrust Hurdle
Saks Incorporated announced that the review period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for the previously announced sale by the Company of its Proffitt's and McRae's business to Belk, Inc., has expired….
The Hockey Company Producing AHL Championship Apparel
The American Hockey League announced that, as part of their multi-year agreement with the AHL announced in March 2004, The Hockey Company will be the exclusive producer and supplier of the official championship on-ice and locker-room apparel of the
WSA Show to Feature Business Conference
The World Shoe Association (WSA) announced the launch of the Footwear & Accessories Business Conference at the upcoming WSA Show to be held in Las Vegas August 4-7, 2005. Offered for the first time by the footwear industry's largest trade event, the
Scott Kaier Joins Pale Morning Media
After months of courtship and waffling, Pale Morning Media LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Kaier as a full-time staff addition. A veteran of the outdoor retailing arena with more than eight years of floor and management experience, Kaier b
Footwear Manufacturers Prepare for Beijing Olympics…
The China Economic News Service reported that several major Taiwan-based footwear manufacturers are ramping up production in order to meet demand, which is expected to spike in conjunction with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Pou Chen Corp. has been co
Woolrich Names Shearer National Sales Manager
Tyler Shearer has been name Sales Manager of the Woolrich Apparel Division. In his new role, Shearer will be responsible for all field sales while focusing on
Woolrich pinnacle and mainstream accounts. All Woolrich sales representatives will report direc
Merrell Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Patagonia…
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide have inked a licensing agreement under which WWW’s Merrell brand will design, manufacture and market under the Patagonia name with rights to Water Girl and Lotus Designs. The first product line is expected at retail in s
Lafuma Takes Control of Oxbow…
Lafuma has completed its initial acquisition of Oxbow from the majority shareholder, Teahupoo, gaining 63.7% ownership of the company. Lafuma will now submit a draft standing offer at a price of €10.75 per OXBOW share cum-dividend and as a result OXBOW’s
Lapierre and Accell Land on U.S. Soil…
Lapierre Cycles, a member of Accell Group, opened a branch office in North America, and plans on distributing a complete line of road and mountain bikes starting in October 2005 at Interbike. After an investigative trip to the States in April for the Sea
Exel Sustains Nordic Walking Funding…
Exel’s efforts at expanding the Nordic Walking market internationally have not yet shown an any dividends, but the company stated that it will continue to invest in this emerging market in both North America and China. The Finnish company’s Q1 interim rep
The Great Malls of China…
The International Herald Tribune is reporting that the retail environment in China is not growing steadily, but rather it is growing in leaps and bounds with new “mega-malls” opening at a rapid rate. Apparently, by the year 2010 seven of the world’s ten l
Vaude Signs Agreement With Distributor Liberty Mountain
Liberty Mountain, one of the largest distributors of outdoor products in the U.S. has signed an agreement for exclusive distribution of the VAUDE line of technical outdoor products in the United States. Starting in 2006, Liberty Mountain will offer VAUDE&
