Brooks Gains More Traction in Specialty Running Market
According to the recently released Sports Marketing Surveys Running Specialty Store Sales Survey, Brooks Sports, Inc. took home first-place standings for its “Brand Strength Forecast” and “Market Strength Forecast” in the specialty running industry. Addit
Skechers Addresses Buyout Speculation…
After reports surfaced that Skechers, Inc. was in discussions with a private equity firm to be acquired and taken private, Skechers CEO Robert Greenberg released a letter to the company's employees…
Swim/Action Revs Catapult for Perry Ellis…
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported Q1 revenues surged 50% in swimwear and 110% in action sports. In swim, strong performances came from Nike, Perry Ellis and JAG, a new license signed last year. In action sports, both Redsand and Gotcha brands led t
O’Neill Family Sells Marks…
The O'Neill family sold the international rights to its O'Neill apparel trademarks to Logo International B.V., a European fashion group. The deal, which is actually comprised of two separate transactions, gives Logo International B.V. the rights
MLB, MLBPA Extend Agreements with VF Imagewear…
Following its acquisition of Majestic Athletic in February, VF Imagewear, Inc. extended its strategic licensing agreements with both Major League Baseball Properties and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Specifically, the agreements cover aut
Edwin Watts Acquired by Sun Capital Affiliate…
An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. has acquired Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC. Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Edwin Watts Golf is a multi-channel retailer of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through 66 retail stores, in ten southern
Puma Board Gives PPR Offer the Thumbs Up…
After SAPARDIS S.A., a subsidiary of PPR S.A., made its offer last week to acquire the remaining shares of PUMA AG for €330.00 per share, the industry was left waiting to hear PUMA's position on the offer. Early Thursday, the Board of Management and
Orange 21 Sees Flat Q1, but Loss Widens…
Orange 21 struggled through the first quarter with essentially flat sales and income in spite of better margins and lower R&D expenses. Management said that this flat performance was expected as they work to reposition the brand and build demand for their
Urban Outfitters to Launch ‘Greenhouse’ Inspired Retail Concept
Urban Outfitters, Inc. plans to launch a fourth retail concept, this time focused on lifestyle home and garden products as well as antiques, live plants and flowers. The chain will draw inspiration from greenhouses…
SkyGolf Adds Golden as VP Business Development
Brian Golden has been named VP of business development at SkyGolf, LLC, marketer of the SkyCaddie GPS Rangefinder. In his new role, Golden will be responsible for working on sales and marketing initiatives, as well as building an International distributio
Skechers Addresses Private Equity Buyout Speculation
Robert Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Skechers, Inc. released a letter to the Company's Employees. While the letter claims that a private equity firm's potential buyout of Skechers is simply a rumor that is “disruptive to our employees a
Gander Mountain to Open Nine New Stores
Gander Mountain Company announced nine stores to open in the fall of 2007. These stores will complete the company's plan to open 13 new stores in 2007, bringing the Gander Mountain network to 115…
MEC Joins Bluesign
bluesign technologies announced that Mountain Equipment Co-op is a new bluesign® member. As a bluesign® member, MEC enters an exclusive circle of leading retailers and brand companies who decided to rely on the bluesign® standard in practically managing a
Genesco Warns on Q1 Results; Will Shutter Doors…
Genesco Inc. announced last week that it expects to report weaker first quarter comp store sales results at its Hat World chain and sharply lower comps at its Underground Station group, prompting the company to lower its earnings forecast for the first qu
Grassroots Launches Dual Web Platforms…
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance unveiled its new 'dual' web portal. The new web presence includes the Alliance's blog and a website portal. The Alliance chose to have a dual web presence to encourage daily interaction…
