The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Trade Show Committee met last week to review initial plans for the next SIA SnowSports Show that will take place January 26-29, 2004, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. It will be preceded again nex
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Global Brands Acquires Aris Brands
Aris Industries, Inc. announced Wednesday it has signed a definitive trademark purchase agreement with Global Brand Holdings, LLC (“Global”) providing for the sale of the XOXO, XOXO IN AMERICA AND ABROAD, FRAGILE and LOLA trademarks and related assets for
KSA Offers Survival Strategies for Difficult Economic Times
Retailers must focus their attention on eight retail priorities to survive in difficult economic times says Phil Kowalczyk, Managing Director, North America for Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA). “Successful retailers know they must consistently focus on devel
Spiegel Gets DIP Financing Final Approval
The Spiegel Group announced that it has received final Bankruptcy Court approval for the full amount of its $400 million senior secured debtor-in- possession (DIP) financing facility…
Retailers Welcome Debit Card Lawsuit Settlement
The National Retail Federation has welcomed the settlements reached with Visa and MasterCard this week in a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by U.S. merchants against the two companies regarding their debit card practices. The settlements came in a laws
Best Takes Helm at JD Sports as U.K. Retailer’s Results Falter
U.K. retailer JD Sports revealed a boardroom reshuffle as it revealed “disappointing” set of financial figures. Co-founder John Wardle will move from executive chairman to executive deputy chairman, to be replaced by former Reebok executive Roger Best.
Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports Names Management Team
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has further restructured management at its newly formed Golf & Racquet Sports division. Wilson parent Amer Group announced changes earlier in the week that saw the Golf & Racquet Sports division emerge as a separate operating un
adidas Q1 Hit by Weak Dollar; U.S. Backlog Heading Lower
adidas-Salomon reported sales for the first quarter ending March 31, 2003 increased 2% to €1.67 bn ($1.8 bn). On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 12%. The Group's net income increased 19% to €51 million ($55 million) in 2003. adidas revenues inc
Ross Stores to Move Headquarters to Pleasanton, CA
Less was not more in this case for Ross Stores Inc., the discount retail chain whose slogan is “Dress For Less.” Having outgrown its long-time home in Newark, CA, the discount retailer said Tuesday that it plans to move its corporate headquarters into a
Rawlings Acquires ABC Helmet Company
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the ABC Helmet Company. The cash transaction is expected to close in the third quarter and is intended to help build on Rawlings' strength as the num
Kmart Adds General Counsel
Kmart Corporation announced that Harold W. Lueken will join the Company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective May 12, 2003. Reporting to President and CEO Julian C. Day, Lueken, 41, will be responsible for the Company's Legal and H
U.S. Signs Apparel Quota Agreement with Vietnam
Retailers cheered and the textile sector groaned after the United States signed an apparel agreement with Vietnam giving a generous package of clothing quotas to the country that was the site of one of the U.S. military's most humiliating retreats
PUMA Q1 Net Income Doubles on 47% Sales Gain; Futures Up 50%
PUMA’s strong sales growth continued during the 2003 first quarter as consolidated sales increased by 47.4% from €232.8 million to €343.2 million ($370.7 million). On a currency-neutral basis, sales were up by 57.1%. Consolidated net income rose from €2
Luxottica Q1 Net Income Down 35% on 20% Sales Decline
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2003 declined 20.0% to euro 704.5 million. Assuming constant exchange rates, consolidated net sales for the quarter would have declined by 6.6%. Wholesale sales declined 15
SGMA Coordinating Sporting Goods Donations for Iraq, Afghanistan
Sporting goods are headed to Afghanistan and Iraq – earmarked for the children. SGMA International, World Vision and AmeriCares are making it happen! SGMA International is notifying the sports industry about this effort and World Vision and AmeriCares a