<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>
<p>adidas-Salomon AG reported that sales for 2002 grew 11% on a currency-neutral basis exceeding $7.04 billion (€ 6.5 billion) for the year. Net income rose 10% to $248 million (€ 229 million), or $5.46 per share, up from $4.98 per share in 2001. Currency</p>
<p>Foot Locker announced that Rick Mina has been promoted to a newly created position of President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., U.S.A. He will report to Matt Serra, Foot Locker, Inc.'s President and CEO. Mina will be responsible for the company'</p>
<p>Sport Chalet saw a turnaround in comp store sales in their fiscal Q3 ending Dec. 31, 2002, posting a 2.2% same-store sales gain in a very tough retail quarter. SPCH had reported a 2.3% decline in comps in their Q2…</p>
<p>Sports Authority shares fell almost 17% for the week, closing at $5.59 on Friday. The drop was due to a company report that earnings from operations in the fourth quarter would come in at 46 cents to 49 cents a share, well below its previous expectations</p>
<p>Sports Supply saw revenues for the fiscal third quarter rise 8.7% to $18.5 million. The net loss for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2002 narrowed to $2.4 million compared to a $3.7 million loss for the year ago period. Gross profit decreased 100 bps to 27.</p>
<p>Sports Supply saw revenues for the fiscal third quarter rise 8.7% to $18.5 million. The net loss for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2002 narrowed to $2.4 million compared to a $3.7 million loss for the year ago period. Gross profit decreased 100 bps to 27.</p>
<p>Columbia Sportswear saw its share price drop 16.4% for the week even as the company outpaced both earning and sales estimates for the fourth quarter. However, analysts were disappointed with company estimates for full year 2003…</p>
