Avendra Group to Feature Ping Apparel
The Ping Collection, an apparel brand designed and manufactured by Perry Ellis International Inc., will make available its spring 2004 line through selective Avendra golf shop operations…
Vail Named #1 Ski Resort Resort in N.A…
SKI Magazine, in their annual “Top 60 Resort Guide,” has named Vail the number one ski resort in North America. “Vail has become America's ultimate ski destination,” says SKI's Executive Editor Greg Ditrinco, who oversees the annual survey…
TSA’s Morton Named to Board of Electronics Retailer
Ultimate Electronics, Inc. announced the appointment of John Douglas Morton to its Board of Directors. Morton is vice chairman and chief executive officer of The Sports Authority, Inc…
Deckers Takes Teva Brand Head to Toe…
Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the new owner of the Teva brand, has just signed two licensing agreements. One is with Capital Mercury to produce men’s apparel, and another with Outdoor Cap Company for headwear. BHPC Global Licensing finalized both of the de
Mavic and adidas Sharing Reps…
In April, adidas announced plans to bring their cycling apparel into the U.S. market. adidas is planning to use the existing Mavic infrastructure to help distribute their goods. Mavic has an extensive network with the independent bike dealer, and adidas
Huffy Sees Weak August Hurting Q3…
Huffy Corporation announced last week that sales and earnings for August were below anticipated levels and the company does not see any indications of a reversal of the damage done early in the quarter. HUF fell 16% for the week, closing at $6.04 on Frid
Pacific Launches The New Schwinn
When Pacific Cycles acquired Schwinn two years ago independent bike dealers started having second thoughts about the Schwinn brand. When Pacific began distributing the bikes to retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys ‘R Us, I.B.D.’s started jumping ship
And The Prize Goes To…
Canoe and Kayak magazine has named their Boat Manufacturer, Accessory manufacturer, and Retailer of the year award winners for 2003. This is the 15th annual presentation of these honors, which were voted on by 700 retailers and 650 manufacturers…
Nike and Kasky Announce Settlement of First Amendment Case
In a joint announcement Friday, the parties to Kasky v. Nike, a lawsuit which prompted a U.S. Supreme Court review exploring the question of what constitutes free versus commercial speech, have agreed to settle the case. The two parties mutually agreed t
Fischer Appoints New Nordic Race Director
Fischer US announces the appointment of Eli Brown to the new in-house position of Nordic Race Director…
Karbon Lands Deal With RCR…
Schure Sports announced that KARBON is the apparel of choice for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. RCR owns and operates seven of the premier resorts in Canada; two in BC, three in Alberta and two in Quebec. They will continue to outfit their ski and s
ITF Re-Elects Ricci Bitti
The Annual General Meeting of the International Tennis Federation, held in
Rio de Janeiro today, 11 September 2003, elected Francesco Ricci Bitti…
Sears Names Shigetomi VP Brand Development
Sears, Roebuck and Co. has named Carrie Shigetomi to the post of vice president, brand development, effective Sept. 19. She will report to Mindy Meads, Sears executive vice president and general manager, apparel…
Elder-Beerman Stakeholders See Merger Prices Rise
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. has entered into an amendment to its existing merger agreement with Wright Holdings, Inc. for the sole purpose of increasing the consideration payable to Elder-Beerman shareholders from $6.00 per share in cash to $7.05 per s
Eggers to Serve as Interim GMM at The Athletes Foot
The Athlete's Foot has named industry-veteran Chuck Eggers as General Merchandise Manager. Eggers brings over 28 years of GMM and footwear experience to the retailer. Eggers will oversee both merchandising and marketing. He has joined the company a
