<p>Nike, Inc., announced the appointment of Chris Zimmerman as chief executive officer of Bauer Nike Hockey, Inc., effective April 1, 2003. Zimmerman joins Bauer Nike Hockey after eight years with Nike, including the past four years with Nike Golf…</p>
<p>Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the full year 2002 increased 4.3% to $4.5 billion as compared with sales from adjusted operations of $4.325 billion last year. Comparable-store sales inched up 0.1%. Income from continuing operations for 2002 increas</p>
<p>Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Mountain revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 ended January 31, 2003 was $189.2 million, a 29.6% increase from $146.0 million for the comparable period last year. Lodging revenue for the second quarter increased $2.5</p>
<p>Nike and Hurley International stunned the action-sports industry last year when the athletic shoe giant bought the relatively small but well-regarded Costa Mesa surf and skateboard clothing company. Skeptics feared the worst… </p>
<p>Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for fiscal year 2003 ended February 1, 2003 increased 15.8% to $279.2 million. Comparable store sales increased 3.9% in fiscal 2003. Net income for the year increased 27.5% to $14.7 million compared with $1</p>
<p>American Skiing Company reported the net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 was $16.7 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $43.7 million, or $1.38 per basic and diluted share for the second fiscal quarter of </p>
<p>adidas-Salomon 2002 fourth quarter net sales grew 8% to €1.5 billion vs. €1.4 billion in Q4 2001. On a currency-neutral basis, sales increased 17%. Net income improved 21% to €29 million, or €0.64 per share.</p>
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<p>Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported net income of $2.8 million for the fourth quarter 2002, a 194% increase over Q4 2001. Net sales for the fourth quarter, driven by strong shipments from the Company's Jantzen swimwear business, increased 51.3%</p>
<p>Quiksilver, Inc. announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Glorious Sun Enterprises, Ltd. for the opening of retail stores and wholesale distribution of its products in China…</p>
<p>The Finish Line, Inc. Alan H. Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer announced the promotion of four new vice presidents. Jason Prodouz has been named VP – Planning & Allocation, Todd M. Kuebel has been named VP – Inventory Management, Cindy Loren</p>
<p>Jandd Mountaineering Inc., maker of high-quality bags, backpacks and a host of other accessories for the active outdoors, may return to Santa Barbara. The company founded by then-UCSB student Dave Sisson 20 years ago, packed its own bags and headed sou</p>
<p>Sierra Designs announced over the weekend that it will move to the Boulder, Colorado area this summer. Longstanding company president, Sally McCoy, will lead the company through the transition period, then Mark Herbert, the current Vice President/General </p>
<p>Reda Sports Corporation announced the hiring of new General Merchandise Manager, Michael J. Belisle. Belisle brings 10 years of procurement and planning experience to the role…</p>
<p>The deal was announced Friday that would see the sale of all Fila Holding S.p.A operating businesses to Sport Brands International LLC, an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Partners, LP.</p>
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<p>The dollar value of sporting goods imported into the U.S. increased by 6.3% in 2002. Imports had posted declines in three of the past four years (1998-2001). This is the main finding of <b>SGMA International’s</b> analysis of the U.S. Commerce Departmen</p>
