<p>As expected, Michael D. Fisher began his tenure as chief executive officer of Stein Mart, Inc., replacing the retiring John H. (Jack) Williams, Jr. who served the Company for 23 years. The planned succession was previously announced on June 3, 2002…</p>
<p>Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that in addition to his role as President and CEO of Saks Department Store Group, George Jones has assumed operating leadership of Parisian, SDSG's specialty department store division. Kevin Wills has been promot</p>
<p>Value City Department Stores announced the appointment of Heywood Wilansky as President and CEO to head Filene's Basement Inc… </p>
<p>Gottschalks Inc. announced a 5-Point Strategic and Financial Positioning Plan designed to strengthen the Company's financial structure and position the West Coast department store retailer for stable long-term growth…</p>
<p>O'Neill Clothing's decision to sponsor the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach is a signal that the company plans to compete more fiercely with industry titans such as Quiksilver and Billabong, executives said… </p>
<p>Quiksilver Inc. announced several executive promotions for the company's domestic business. Greg Ziegler, formerly executive vice president of operations, becomes chief operating officer. The copany also named presidents of its men's and women&</p>
<p>For the second year in row, the Coach & Connect program, co-sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association International and the Sporting Goods Agents Association was a jam-packed event, attended by sales agents who were given the opportunity t</p>
<p>Seeking to invigorate its position as the leading specialized manufacturer of athletic apparel, InSport International released its new brand identity to the trade last week during the Outdoor Retailer Show…</p>
<p>Vans was awarded approximately $8.0 million in a lawsuit Vans had filed against a former officer and consultant and their affiliates in March 2002. The suit alleged that the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to get unauthorized payments or commissions fr</p>
<p>Oakley Inc. announced 2003 expansion plans for Iacon Inc., the company's wholly owned specialty sunglass retailer. The company also announced the promotion at Iacon of Pete Siegle, Greg Wicklman and Rudy Esquivel…</p>
<p>California-based Mr. Rags Acquisition Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A private investment firm bought the 114 store teen retailer last spring from Claire’s Stores…</p>
<p>Quiksilver Inc. announced in an SEC filing last week that it expects $35 million to $40 million in capital expenditures in fiscal 2003 ending October 31, 2003. Fiscal 2002 capital expenditures were $22.2 million, compared with $22.6 million in fiscal 200</p>
<p>Head N.V. announced a two-stage process to consolidate offices and warehousing in the U.S. The Head Tyrolia Wintersports business will move to Norwalk, CT and the company's Winter warehouse will be consolidated into the new, larger, state-of-the-art</p>
<p>Preliminary reports for Puma AG indicate that the company saw consolidated sales jump 52.1% on a currency-neutral basis to $983.9 million (€909.8 million) from $646.8 million (€598.1 million) last year. Currency-adjusted sales increased by a healthy 54.8</p>
<p>California-based Mr. Rags Acquisition Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A private investment firm bought the 114 store teen retailer last spring from Claire’s Stores…</p>
