Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported net earnings of $21,200,000 for the third fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2003, versus $21,022,000 for the year-ago quarter, a
0.8 percent increase. Earnings per diluted share were $1.13 on 18.7 million shares, versus $
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Herb Biddle Retires as NBS President
Herb Biddle, President and CEO of Nation’s Best Sports since 1993, announced his retirement, which became effective on October 31, 2003. The NBS Board of Directors wishes Herb well in his future endeavors. Jim Chandley, Senior Vice President of Merchand
Warnaco Announces Resignation of Sportswear Group President
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has announced that John Kourakos has resigned for personal reasons. Kourakos has served as President of Warnaco's Sportswear Group since January 2002. The Company has begun a search for his successor, and Kourakos will contin
Karbon Signs On With USA Luge As Official Sponsor
USA Luge is pleased to announce that its Senior National and Junior National luge teams will be outfitted with Karbon Outerwear as they compete throughout the 2003-04 luge-racing season…
Backbone Adds Bauer Sports Rack to Client Stable
Bauer Industries has retained Backbone Media to manage its public relations efforts. In addition to its manufacturing division, Bauer also operates 15 retail stores, under the name of Sports Rack, in California, Colorado, Utah and Washington as well as a
New Era Cap Upgraded By Fair Labor Assoc.
New Era Cap Company announced that the Fair Labor Association has elevated the company to Category A membership, up from Category B membership. New Era became a member of the FLA, in Category B standing, in September 2002…
Jantzen Parent Reports 125.9% Revenue Increase
Perry Ellis International reported record total revenue for Q3 ended October 31, 2003 of $159.5 million, an increase of $88.9 million, or 125.9%, over the $70.6 million reported for the same period last year. The increase is primarily attributable to the
Sport Haley Q1 Loss Widens a Bit as Sales Increase 14%
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported a loss of $161,000 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003, or ($0.07) per share, as compared with a loss of $173,000, or ($0.06) per share, in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net sales increased approxim
Volkl Adds Stowell to Run Ski Apparel Group
Nora Stowell has joined Völkl to head up its newly created performance ski apparel division. Stowell, who will be based out of Völkl’s New Hampshire headquarters, returns to the ski business following a three year stint within the apparel division at New
Nike to Expand Presence Again at Foot Locker
Nike, Inc. on Wednesday announced it plans to execute joint marketing programs with Foot Locker, Inc. to develop innovative retail presentations of Nike performance products at select Foot Locker, Inc. locations in the U.S., beginning with the Fall 2004 s
Reda Sports Shuts Down with No Explanantion…
Reda Sports Inc. shuttered its doors on Friday with no explanation and is revealing little about the future of the sporting goods distributorship or its Kappa, Patrick, uhlsport, and Lanzera brands. In a conversation with a local newspaper, CEO Scott Red
Burlington CEO Speaks Out On China Safeguards
Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of Burlington Industries said, “We are delighted with the Administration's decision regarding the China safeguards. The textile and apparel industries have been hurt severely by inappropriate behavior on the part of China and
Saks Fifth Avenue Taps High Profile CEO
Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that Fred Wilson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises. He will assume his duties at SFAE by January 1, 2004. Wilson, who is currently Chairman, President, and Chief Ex
Big 5 SG Prices Secondary Offering
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the pricing of a public offering of 5,200,000 shares of its common stock at $18.12 per share. The offering was increased from the previously announced amount of 4,500,000 shares…
NRF: Retail Sales Reinforce Holiday Forecast
Retail sales are continuing to gain momentum in time for the busiest shopping season of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, October retail sales in the GAFS category (general merchandise stores, clothing and clothing accessories stores,