The Allegheny Trail Company will be Blair Corp.’s newest brand, targeting the outdoor apparel wholesale market. The Warren, PA-based company says that ATC will offer an entry-level line of apparel basics, including polo’s, tanks, cargo pants, and fleece
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Vans Fiscal Q4 andYear Sales Flat; Racks Up $29 Million Loss for Year
Vans, Inc. announced net sales for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2003 were flat at $63.3 million, with gains at company-owned retail stores masking a 12% decline in the U.S. wholesale business. The net loss from continuing operations, including a $10.
Burton Taps Former adidas VP as Global Marketing Head
Bryan Johnston assumes the role of vice president of marketing at Burton Snowboards. Formerly the vice president of North American brand management within the Adidas-Salomon organization, Bryan begins his career at Burton with 20 years of experience in t
Oakley Q2 Earnings Fall 18% As U.S. Business Continues Slide
Oakley, Inc. reported second quarter net sales slipped 0.9% to $143.8 million compared with $145.1 million in the prior year period. Net income for the second quarter totaled $18.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared with net income of $22.3 mi
Latest Riddell Flip Brings Cash Aplenty…
Riddell Sports Group has been flipped once again after a two-year ownership stint under Lincolnshire Management…
adidas to Deliver 2003 Numbers Despite Weaker U.S. Business…
adidas-Salomon will need to rely on stronger than expected sales and margin growth in Europe and solid sales growth in Asia to achieve its projected 5% currency-neutral sales growth and 10% to 15% earnings growth for the year…
Hasek To Open Stores in Detroit…
Dominic Hasek will be bringing more than his goalie mask when he returns to the Detroit Redwings after a one-year retirement that didn’t take…
Nautilus Appoints New CEO; Cook Retains Board Chair
The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced that Gregg Hammann has joined Nautilus as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Brian Cook, current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, will continue with the company as Chairman…
Holcombe to Spearhead New Value Outdoor Apparel Line
Blair Corporation, a national catalog and multi-channel direct marketer of women's and men's apparel and home products, has formed Allegheny Trail Corp. to launch a wholesale business targeted primarily at outdoor sporting goods and recreational
NSGA: Fitness Participation Linked with Equipment Purchases
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and nationally known market research firm Irwin Broh & Associates have published a unique report that connects participation in 13 fitness activities with purchases of seven separate pieces of equipment…
Skate Board Group Makes Cross-Country Trek for a Cause
On August 2nd, skate industry veteran Jack Smith and three friends will begin a 3,000 mile journey pushing their skateboards across the United States. The trek that will take them from Oregon to Virginia in the middle of the summer heat is expected to ta
Nike Acquires Converse in $305 Million Deal
NIKE, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Converse, Inc. The total price to be paid for 100 percent of the equity shares is approximately $305 million plus the assumption of certain working capital liabilities at the time of the transa
Thornton Takes President’s Post at Stride Rite; Adds Woodworth to Run Hilfiger
The Stride Rite Corporation has announced that Richie Woodworth has joined the Company as President of Tommy Hilfiger Footwear. He will report to the company's newly appointed President and COO, Richard T. Thornton. Thornton will report to David Cha
Nordica Opens New Hampshire Headquarters
Nordica USA has opened the doors at its new corporate headquarters in West Lebanon, NH. The inauguation day event marked the storied brand’s return to New England after a six-year absence. On hand to celebrate the June 2nd opening were Mr. Giancarlo Zan
Davis Named President of Enyce
Sport Brands International (SBI), the new parent company of Fila, Ciesse Piumini and Enyce, has named Evan Davis President of Enyce. Mr. Davis, 39, originally joined Enyce after serving as national sales manager and chief merchandiser for Mecca USA…