Black Diamond Switches to Wind Power

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced a new energy
initiative with Utah Clean Energy Alliance making Black Diamond one of the
first major manufacturers in Utah to be powered by wind…

Deckers Inks Ugg Handbags License Deal

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has entered into a license agreement for handbags and small leather goods bearing the Ugg brand in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Jacobs & Leslie Hsu Designs, a designer and distributor of high-end handbag

The Industry Wins One on the Hill…

The Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress program passed through Congress with a 15% increase in funding as part of an omnibus spending bill. For this year, $69 million has been allocated to the program, which provides grants to public schools,

Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc

Precor Acquires ClubCom

Amer Group Plc’s Fitness Equipment business, Precor Inc., has acquired ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities. In addition, Precor is also acquiring ClubCom’s video hardware and system division Cardio Theater. T

Pacific Trail Signs Japanese Licensing Agreement

Pacific Trail Inc. is continuing its global brand-building efforts through a new Japanese license agreement with Ingram Co., Ltd. As master licensee for the Pacific Trail brand in Japan, Ingram Co., Ltd. will manage and oversee the design, development an

Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.

Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin

K2 Pulls the Plug on Grand Junction

Atlas, Tubbs, and Little Bear snowshoes are moving their production to China. K2 Inc., which acquired the brands in October, made the decision to close a plant in Grand Junction, CO and shift production to its own 1.3 million sq. ft. facility in Guangzho

Dahon Posts 28% Unit Sales Growth

Dahon California announced record sales results in 2003. Unit volumes increased by 28% compared to 2002. Dahon produced and sold an all time record high of 160,000 folding bicycles in 2003 compared to 125,000 units in 2002…

Footlocker Ups Guidance on Positive Comps

Matthew D. Serra, President and CEO of Foot Locker provided attendees at The Super Show in Orlando, Florida with a review of the Company's key profitable growth strategies. Mr. Serra also confirmed that the Company expects its fourth quarter comparab

Shoe Carnival December Comps Down 3.8%; Warns on Q4

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended January 3, 2004 increased 6.1% to $60.5 million from sales of $57.0 million for the five-week period ended January 4, 2003. Comparable store sales decreased 3.8% for the five-week period.

Saks December Comps Grow 5.1%

Retailer Saks announced that for the five weeks ended January 3, 2004 compared to the five weeks ended January 4, 2003 total sales increased 6.3% and comparable store sales increased 5.1% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increa

Wilson and TCA Ink Cross Promotion Deal

Wilson Racquet Sports and Tennis Corporation of America have signed a three-year contract representing a commitment by both companies to further endorse the products and services that each company sells. Wilson will be the Official Ball for TCA. TCA wil

VF Corp. Elects Otis to Board

Mackey J. McDonald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VF Corporation announced the election of Clarence Otis, Jr. to the Company's Board of Directors. This brings to 12 the number of directors on the Company's Board…