<p>Frisby Technologies announced the “termination” of company president & COO Duncan Russell…</p>
<p>Malden Mills struck a preliminary deal with its major creditors that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection this spring. The plan of reorganization will include an exclusive option in favor of president & CEO Aaron Feuerstein to purchase the </p>
<p>The venerable Dallas International Apparel Mart, the 40-year old national institution that once bustled with energy and acted as a driver for many apparel businesses, is set to close next year…</p>
<p>Cannondale filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Court last week, pointing to losses in its motor- sports division that inhibited the company's ability to make future investments…</p>
<p>Well, the time for chasing rumors is now through, and the landscape for the Sporting Goods Industry in the U.S. will be changed forever. After many years of attempting to establish itself as a national entity, The Sports Authority will finally achieve th</p>
<p>The Sports Authority, Inc. announced that it expects fourth quarter earnings from normal operations of $0.46 to $0.49 per diluted share versus the Company's prior guidance of $0.50 to $0.53. The reduced view is expected to result in<br />
earnings per di</p>
<p>J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. announced the appointment of Lana Cain Krauter, 51, as Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Men's and Children's Division. She will report to Vanessa Castagna, JCP Chairman and Chief CEO of JCPe</p>
<p>Columbia Sportswear Company announced net sales increased 1.4% to $217.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. The company reported net sales increased 4.7% to $816.3 million for fiscal year 2002. Net income for Q4 was $29.1 million, a</p>
<p>Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced consolidated net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 declined 7.7% to 668.6 million euros. Net income for the quarter rose year-over-year by 22.3% to 74.4 million euros…</p>
<p>Brunswick Corporation reported net earnings of $20.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2002, compared with a net loss of $2.6 million for the year-ago quarter. Sales increased 29% to $928.0 million. The company reported net sales rose 10% to $3.7 bn for</p>
<p>A new chairman and three directors were elected<br />
to the SnowSports Industries America board of directors this week at the association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. The meeting was held in conjunction with the 2003<br />
SIA SnowSports Show…</p>
<p>Malden Mills Industries, Inc. announced that the company, the agent for its senior lending group, and its unsecured creditors' committee have agreed in principle to terms for a consensual plan of reorganization…</p>
<p>West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended January 25, 2003 increased 10.4% to $24.5 million. Comparable store net sales decreased 5.4% from the same period a year ago…</p>
<p>Vans, Inc. announced that it has reached agreements for five-year extensions of its license agreements with ABC-Mart Inc. The licenses cover Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan…</p>
<p>Sport Supply Group, Inc. announced revenues for the three months ended December 27, 2002 increased 8.6% to $18.5 million. Net loss for the quarter was ($2,358,809) as compared to ($3,695,055) for the comparative quarter last year…</p>