<p>Johnson Outdoors Q1 net sales decreased 8% to $54.9 million, and operating profit declined by $0.8 million to $0.2 million. The reported loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle improved to -$0.3 million…</p>
<p>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…</p>
<p>Cherokee Inc. announced that the arbitration panel in the Cherokee-Mossimo arbitration that issued an interim award on November 11, 2002, issued a final award in Cherokee's favor on January 17, 2003…</p>
<p>Brooks Sports Inc. announced Lisa Murray as its new Field Marketing Manager. Murray brings to Brooks more than 10 years of experience in the sports industry, working most recently for New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc…</p>
<p>New Jersey Nets All-Star Guard Jason Kidd recently signed a two-year extension on his endorsement deal with Huffy Sports, a longtime NBA licensee and world-renowned sporting goods company…</p>
<p>The heat is on for the top contenders competing for the best sports product of the year. Sports Edge Magazine announced the six finalists that are vying for the 6th Annual Sports Product of the Year Award, sponsored by eBay Sports. </p>
<p>Kevin Kebodeaux has joined Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. as<br />
National Accounts Executive. He will be responsible for working with national retailers in the sporting goods and general merchandise categories…</p>
<p>Black Diamond Sportswear announced that it has been chosen as the new distributor for Maser products in the United States…</p>
<p>Pacific Trail® Inc. has signed a three-year license agreement with Genender International, Inc. to design, develop and market a collection of Pacific Trail branded timepieces…</p>
<p>The Grandoe Corporation has announced the appointment of Addleman-Kirsch, Inc. to represent The companies collection of Grandoe Ski gloves and StickIt snowboard Gloves for the territory of NM, WY, CO, UT, and NE…</p>
<p>Contact Sports, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa International Corp., today announced that it has signed a two year consulting agreement with Jack A. Smith, founder and former C.E.O. of The Sports Authority (TSA)…</p>
<p>Fortune Brands, Inc. reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2002. FO deployed successful strategic initiatives, generating share gains for home and golf brands. The company's top-selling brands, including Moen, Titleist, Jim Bea</p>
<p>The U.S. Court of Appeals order restrains and enjoins Luxottica Group, Sunglass Hut International, LensCrafters Inc. and Ray Ban Sun Optics Inc. from making, importing, selling or offering to sell any products in the United States with Emerald (green) or </p>
<p>Swiss Army Brands, Inc. announced Monday that it plans to operate its Victorinox Apparel business as an in-house division and is ending its licensing agreement with Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, the current licensee for the Victorinox Appare</p>
<p>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…</p>
