Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income for its third quarter ended October 30 increased 15% to 47 cents per share, or $74 million, from 41 cents per share, or $62 million last year. For the third quarter period, sales increased 14.4% to $1.37 billion this
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Delta Apparel Announces Sale of Yarn Plant
Delta Apparel, Inc. has signed an agreement with Parkdale America, LLC to sell its yarn manufacturing plant in Edgefield, South Carolina. In conjunction with the transaction, DLA will enter into a five-year agreement with Parkdale to supply its yarn requ
Globe Appoints New VP of Global Marketing
Globe has appointed Michael Marckx to Vice President of Global Marketing. Marckx will oversee the marketing and direction of the Globe and Gallaz brands. Marckx’s appointment is effective immediately. Marckx has over 18 years of experience in all facets o
Redfeather Launches Charitable Donation Program
Redfeather announced its charitable involvement in several
community organizations outdoor programs to endorse active lifestyles and snowshoeing as a sport. With 28% sales growth from last year and increased awareness of
snowshoeing as a sport throughout
Head NV Q3 Profits Jump on Sale of Ball Factory…
Head N.V. posted third quarter net income that was nearly three times the year-ago level, due primarily to the divesture of a tennis ball manufacturing facility in Ireland. The increase in operating profits and the bottom line was also attributed to the
Full-Line Sporting Goods Sales Growth Outpacing Specialty Growth…
In a recent analysis of recently released U.S. Census of Retail data, the National Sporting Goods Association found that sales at sporting goods stores increased 25% over a five-year period from 1997 to 2002. The group, which includes full-line sporting
Head Winter Sports Sales Up on Bindings Growth, but Margins Hurt by Shift in Mix…
Head N.V. posted third quarter net income that was nearly three times the year-ago level, due primarily to the divesture of a tennis ball manufacturing facility in Ireland. The increase in operating profits and the bottom line was also attributed to the
Apogée Skiwear now in USA
Apogée Skiwear, a Canadian active outdoor apparel manufacturer based in Quebec City, has established a USA Sales and Marketing presence. Apogée USA will be directed by Barry Levinson and will handle all sales efforts in the USA. Apogée is currently develo
adidas Formally Announces MLS Partnership Deal
Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and adidas formally announced an exclusive 10-year partnership agreement granting adidas the official athletic sponsor and licensed product supplier for the United States' Division I professional league. a
adidas_1 Wins Popular Science Award
The adidas_1 has won the “Best of What's New” Grand Award, the highest accolade in the Recreation category of Popular Science's annual awards. The adidas_1 stood out to Popular Science editors, making it the first time that footwear has won a “
Nike and NBA Expand Marketing Partnership
Nike and the NBA have expanded their marketing partnership with a new multi-year global agreement designed to increase basketball participation around the world. In addition, the Converse brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., will now be include
Ernst and Young Pares Holiday Sales Forecast
The Ernst & Young Retail and Consumer Products Group anticipates that the 2004 retail holiday sales increase for November and December will be 6%, compared with a 5.7% increase for the same period last year…
SIA Teams-up with President’s Council on Physical Fitness
SnowSports Industries America's Winter Feels Good campaign is working with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to encourage Americans to participate in
outdoor winter activities. Children and adults can earn President's C
adidas-Salomon Sees Healthy Q3 on Strong Apparel Business…
adidas-Salomon saw fairly balanced sales increases across all three divisions in the third quarter, but a slowdown in brand adidas order backlog in Europe is offsetting excitement over renewed energy in North America. Still, total third quarter net sales
Sporting Goods Hall of Fame Elects Five New Inductees
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected five new Hall of Famers to be inducted during the 41st Annual NSGA Management Conference & 7th Annual Team Dealer Summit in May 2005. This year’s class includes Roger Atkin, formerly of NFL P