Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has named The Coleman Company, Inc. as its choice for the 2005 sporting goods supplier of the year. Wal-Mart, operating more than 3,800 facilities in the U.S., annually names its top performers by category, sporting goods being one
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Earth Products Makes Promotions in Sales Force
Earth Products today made several promotions in the sales force for the Planet Earth and Adio Footwear brands. For Planet Earth, Chad Crites has been promoted to the Planet Earth Sales Manager, which will positively impact the brand’s specialty retailers
SportHill Supports LEAD Program
SportHill will donate performance athletic clothing to LEAD – Leadership, Education, Adventure, Direction – a teen organization for low-income youth in Lane County Oregon was established in 1998 in partnership with the City of Eugene, OR and Housing and
EU Places High Duties on Footwear from Vietnam and China
According to the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry and other press reports, the European Commission has concluded its preliminary investigation into the alleged dumping of Chinese and Vietnamese leather footwear on the European market and
Coleman Posts Q4 Loss; Continues with New Strategy…
Jarden Corporation more than quadrupled their top line thanks to several acquisitions over the past year, including its new Outdoor Solutions segment, which is comprised almost entirely of Coleman and its sub-brands.
Coleman contributed roughly $125 mill
Russell Corp Spends the Last of Acquisition Gains in Fourth Quarter; It’s All Organic Now….
Russell Corporation looked to the inclusion of the Brooks Sports business in the fourth quarter to provide all of the top-line gains for the period and also looked to tax benefits related to the shift of more business to lower tax countries for a nice boo
Gift Cards Boost January Retail…
The holiday season extended into January for many retailers, as consumers flooded the stores with gift cards in-hand ready to take advantage of clearance sales.
According to retail sales results released by the U.S. Commerce Department, retail industry s
Baden Sports Sues Molten Over Alleged Patent Infringement…
Baden Sports, Inc. has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Seattle, WA for patent infringement against Molten USA accusing Molten of making and selling “dual cushion” basketballs that duplicate a patented design developed by Baden in the mid-90’s.
New Partners and Old Help GSI Commerce in Q4…
During the second half of 2005, GSI Commerce explored an acquisition, which it decided not to pursue after completing a due diligence effort in December. The decision resulted in a cost of approximately $1.5 million, which added to a provision for income
Nautilus Re-Aligns into Three Business Units…
Nautilus, Inc. has realigned its leadership structure into three separate business units – Fitness Equipment Business, International Equipment Business, and Fitness Apparel Business. At the same time, the company appointed leaders in manufacturing and ope
SnowSports Retailers Continue with Record Year through December…
Both Chain and Specialty ski and snowboard retailers are having one of the best seasons in years, thanks to intermittently strong snow throughout the country and some pent-up consumer demand. With the Olympics fueling this even more, it seems to be the co
Brine Sponsors Duke’s Men’s Lacrosse Team
The Duke men’s lacrosse team will be the first Division I team to be completely outfitted from head to toe in Brine. When the Blue Devils take the field this season, everything including their helmets, uniforms, protective gear, sticks and footwear are al
Nautilus Realigns into Three Business Units; Names Unit Chiefs
Nautilus, Inc. has realigned its leadership structure, a move that includes the formation of three business units. NLS named Tim Hawkins president of the Fitness Equipment Business and Darryl Thomas as president of the International Equipment Business.
Langlois Promoted to Rossignol Canada VP of Sales and Marketing
In lieu of Rossignol/Quiksilver’s larger plan to focus on the growth of each business unit within the global organization, Rossignol has promoted Pierre Langlois to VP Sales and Marketing, Hard Goods Division – Canada. Pierre will oversee all sales and m
Russell Q4 Income Climbs on Tax Benefit and 6% Sales Increase
Russell Corporation fiscal 2005 fourth quarter sales were $354.6 million, an increase of 6.2% over the $334.0 million reported in the same period a year ago. The Company reported earnings of $11.8 million, or 36 cents per diluted share, versus 31 cents pe
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