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adidas Launches $50 million Ad Campaign

adidas starts 2004 with a year-long $50 million brand campaign that, according to the company, “…Brings to life the attitude adidas shares with athletes around the world — the desire to push yourself further, to surpass limits, to break new ground…”

Genesco Puts a Lid on Mall Presence…

Genesco Inc., parent company of the Journeys, Underground Station and Johnston & Murphy shoe chains, has acquired Hat World Corporation, parent of the Hat World and Lids headwear chains, in a deal worth $165 million, “subject to adjustment for changes in

SIA Attendance Up 1.3%

The SIA.04 SnowSports Show wrapped up Thursday, January 29, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, and the phrase unanimously echoed throughout the hall was, “the best show in years”. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, SnowSports Indus

West Marine January Comp Store Sales Jump 15.3%

West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 were $31.4 million, a 28.2% increase from net sales of $24.5 million for the four week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for January increased 15.3% compared t

Genesco Acquires Hatworld in $165 Million Deal

Genesco Inc. and Hat World Corporation they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Genesco will acquire Hat World, a leading specialty retailer of licensed and branded headwear. The total purchase price for Hat World will be $165 million, subject to a

Gander Mountain Files Papers to Go Public

Gander Mountain on Thursday filed its S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an Initial Public Offering. The IPO, which is expected to raise $86.25 million for the Outdoor superstore chain, has been widely expected for some time to suppo

Bill Dodge Appointed Marketing Manager for Dunham

Dunham has announced that Bill Dodge will assume the role of Marketing Manager for the brand. In this new role, Dodge will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team including product marketing, research and development, and des

Simms and Hotwheels Team Up

Sims Snowboards announced a partnership with Mattel’s Hot Wheels™ brand. The partnership includes a limited edition adult snowboard and a complete line of children’s boards, all of which will be available in retail outlets this fall…

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

OR Feels Some Positive Momentum

Outdoor Retailer recently held its annual Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah and spirits were high throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center as retailers and exhibitors gathered to discuss the business, politics and future of the outdoors.

Payless January Comps Down 0.3%

Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 0.3 percent during the January reporting period, the four weeks ended Saturday, January 31, 2004…

Bill Dodge Appointed Marketing Manager for Dunham

In an effort to build on the momentum gained in 2003, Boston-based Dunham announces that Bill Dodge will assume the role of Marketing Manager for the brand. In this new role, Dodge will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team

Vail Gets Approval for Major Keystone Expansion

Adam Aron, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts, announced Tuesday that effective immediately the U.S. Forest Service has approved the addition of an impressive 861 acres of ski terrain to the Keystone Ski Resort. The new terrain, known as

Federated Makes Senior Management Changes

Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that Ronald Klein, 55, will be returning to Macy's East as chairman/ceo division, effective February 15. The company also announced that Michael G. Krauter, 46, currently EVP/director of stores at Rich&#03