ShopKo Stores, Inc. announced thirty-four companies have been selected to receive ShopKo's 2003 Vendor of the Year awards. Two awards were presented in the sports-related area, with American Sporting Goods receiving the award for “Active Shoes” and
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Better Ski Conditions Help American Skiing Co. Narrow Fiscal Q2 Loss
American Skiing Company reported the net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 was $16.7 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $43.7 million, or $1.38 per basic and diluted share for the second fiscal quarter of
American Eagle February Comps Decline 7.0%
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced that total sales for the four-week period ended March 1, 2003 increased 4.5% to $74.3 million, compared to $71.1 million for the four-week period ended March 2, 2002. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle
American Eagle Appoints Grover as Bluenotes President
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. announced the appointment of Fred Grover as President of the company's Bluenotes subsidiary. Mr. Grover succeeds Ms. Lora Tisi…
Amer Downplays 2003 Prospects…
Flat demand for tennis, golf and team sports equipment, fierce competition in golf equipment and weakening demand for winter sports equipment due to poor early season snow conditions in many key markets leaves the prospects for 2003 clouded in uncertainty

Breach of Contract Suit against American Skiing Is Dismissed
Park City-based American Skiing Co. claimed victory Thursday after a judge rebuffed a New England consortium's lawsuit over its derailed $91.4 million bid to buy Colorado's Steamboat ski resort last year…

Garmin Ltd. Acquires Dutch Sports Timing Company MyLaps
With operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, MyLaps supports elite brands and race management companies worldwide with data-driven tech solutions for running, cycling, motorsports, and equine competitions.

The Picklr Expands Into Australia and New Zealand
The indoor pickleball franchise, is entering Australia and New Zealand with a plan to open 50 clubs across the region over the next several years, through a master franchise agreement with TPM Partners Pty Ltd.

Gap Inc. Taps Head of Nike’s Women’s Business to Lead Athleta
Maggie Gauger has been named global brand president and CEO of Athleta, effective August 1. She was at Nike for 23 years with other roles including heading up North American running and the global tennis.

EXEC: Nike Shares Jump After JPMorgan Upgrade and Price Target Hike
Shares of Nike climbed $2.97, or 3.9 percent, to $79.24 on Monday, July 28 after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” from “neutral” due to progress on reducing inventories, momentum in securing wholesale orders and innovation showing promise for performance product.

EXEC: Shimano Lowers Full-Year Guide as China Bike Weakness Offsets Europe Jump
In China, the economic recovery was said to have remained lackluster, mainly due to the impact of the prolonged recession in the real estate sector and a slump in personal consumption. In Europe, personal consumption was described as “strong.”

EXEC: PwC Sees Continued Sluggish M&A Activity in Consumer Sector In Second Half
After a timidly optimistic start to the year, the global M&A market cooled in the first half, conditioned by a highly uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, and is expected to remain challenged in the back half, according to PwC’s mid-year report. Between January and May 2025, M&A global volume in the consumer sector fell 9 percent.

Tilly’s Inc. Names Nate Smith as New President and CEO
Smith has served as CEO of Marolina Outdoor, Inc. since September 2024. Previously, he was at Boardriders, Inc. as president, Americas. Prior to Boardriders, Smith served as VP/GM, North American Wholesale at Oakley, Inc. and as VP, Oakley Defense. He has also served in executive roles at Ipath Footwear, MV Transportation, Inc. and Patagonia, Inc., following his eight years of service in the United States Navy.

Puma SE Cuts FY Guide Based on DD Apparel Decline, U.S. Tariffs, and Currency Hit in Q2
The sales decline was reportedly driven by the key markets North America (-9.1 percent currency-adjusted), Europe and Greater China. The company’s second quarter net loss came in at €247.0 million, compared to net income of €41.9 million in Q2 2025.

Arena Appoints Chief Brand Officer
After a career at McKinsey and Nike, Mark Pinger joined Arena in 2016 as general manager for the U.S. market. He has been promoted to chief brand officer, effective October 1.