Abundant snowfall coupled with stellar resort conditions led to increased sales in retail stores nationwide through
December. Overall sales for the entire winter sports market increased by 7.0% in dollars to $1.35 bn compared to $1.26 bn in 2001, accord
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Rockey Leaves CutterandBuck after Short Tenure
Cutter & Buck Inc. announced that Helen M. Rockey, executive vice president for markets and products, has resigned from the Company, and that Pat Nugent, vice president of merchandising and design, also recently resigned…
St. Moritz Rounds Out Canada Rep Coverage
St. Moritz Watch Corporation (SMWC) announced that two new independent agencies have signed on to market their line of watches, stop watches and pedometers. The company appointed Alpine Exposure Inc. and Lightspeed Marketing Inc…
The NRF Applauds Economy Focus from Dubya
The National Retail Federation welcomed President Bush's focus on the economy in Tuesday's State of the Union address, saying his proposals could significantly bolster the U.S. economy…
CLC Names Top Schools, Vendors
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) announced the top-selling CLC member institutions and manufacturers for the fiscal year-to-date. The rankings represent royalties reported July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002…
Kmart Files Its Reorganization Plan, Brings in New Investors…
Kmart Corporation filed its plan to come out of bankruptcy in Chicago late Friday, and did so without the final approval of its creditors. The company stated that it’s optimistic that its statutory committees will formally endorse the Plan of Reorganizat
Deckers Promotes Orlando and Rishwain to Run Divisions
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the appointment of Bob Orlando to President of the Teva Division and Connie Rishwain to President of the Ugg and Simple Divisions…
Leatherman Appoints National Account Executive
Kevin Kebodeaux has joined Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. as
National Accounts Executive. He will be responsible for working with national retailers in the sporting goods and general merchandise categories…
Russell Focuses on Female Consumers, Athletes
Looking to new ways to grow, Russell has turned its attention to women, whose presence in the world of professional and collegiate sports is growing. Women also are playing leisure sports more…
GolfGear Hires Holiday to Run Sales and Marketing
Chris Holiday, previously senior vice president of U.S. sales for Callaway Golf, has joined GolfGear International as senior vice president of sales and marketing…
Kmart Promotes Day to CEO
Kmart Corporation announced that President Julian C. Day has been named to the additional post of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately…
adidas Appoints Wulff Sports Marketing Director
adidas America announced the appointment of Kevin Wulff to the position of Director of Sports Marketing. Wulff brings with him over 26 years of experience in the Sports Industry. He most recently served as the CEO of the Women's Tennis Association…
Smith and Wesson Signs Japan Apparel License Deal
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced its newest licensing agreement with Nissho Iwai General Merchandise Corporation of Japan for the design, manufacture and distribution of men's and women's apparel that will bear the Smith & Wesson nam
Tecnica to Establish Nordica Subsidiary in U.S.
Upon finalization of the sale of the Nordica brand from Benetton to the Tecnica Group on February 1, 2003, Nordica will establish an independent subsidiary in the USA…
SIA Reports Chain Store SnowSports Sales Up 4.2%
SnowSports Industries America said chain stores sales were up by 4.2% for August through November compared to the same period of 2001. In dollars, that translates to $132.9 million in sales so far this year compared to $127.6 million in 2001. The unit sal