SBI Lays Out Fila Reorganization…

Fila plans to eliminate roughly 29% of positions worldwide as new parent Sports Brand International embarks on a “strategic reorganization of the Fila brand. Jon Epstein, CEO of SBI said Friday that the reorganization was designed to achieve global effi

OIA Rendezvous Right Around The Corner…

There's not a better opportunity for retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, media, and other industry members to learn, recreate, discuss industry issues and spend time with new and old friends then at the Rendezvous. Check out the “look wh

Exped Expands Rep Force

Exped has added Luke Buckingham to cover the Northeast, while Chris Hall and the RepSouth group will cover the Southeast U.S. Dave Cockburn, Kiwi Outdoor Representation, will handle the Southwest duties…

Wilson Makes Sales Territory Changes

Wilson Racquet Sports announced that Chris Merrill, a Wilson rep for five years in Atlanta is moving back to the Los Angeles area to take over the territory left by Chris Hefter. Taking Merrill’s place is Jim Haneklau. Haneklau has been in the industry f

Callaway Promotes Hutin to President/COO

Callaway Golf Company has promoted Patrice Hutin to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hutin, who previously was the Company's Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Advertising, will report to Cal

Vail Named #1 Ski Resort Resort in N.A…

SKI Magazine, in their annual “Top 60 Resort Guide,” has named Vail the number one ski resort in North America. “Vail has become America's ultimate ski destination,” says SKI's Executive Editor Greg Ditrinco, who oversees the annual survey…

Deckers Takes Teva Brand Head to Toe…

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the new owner of the Teva brand, has just signed two licensing agreements. One is with Capital Mercury to produce men’s apparel, and another with Outdoor Cap Company for headwear. BHPC Global Licensing finalized both of the de

Mavic and adidas Sharing Reps…

In April, adidas announced plans to bring their cycling apparel into the U.S. market. adidas is planning to use the existing Mavic infrastructure to help distribute their goods. Mavic has an extensive network with the independent bike dealer, and adidas

Huffy Sees Weak August Hurting Q3…

Huffy Corporation announced last week that sales and earnings for August were below anticipated levels and the company does not see any indications of a reversal of the damage done early in the quarter. HUF fell 16% for the week, closing at $6.04 on Frid

ITF Launches New Website

The ITF today relaunches its website as part of its commitment to increase the range and accessibility of tennis information available to all audiences over the internet. Building on the successes of the Official Davis Cup and Fed Cup websites, which are

Teva Signs Apparel Licensing Agreement

BHPC Global Licensing, worldwide licensing agent for the Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced today the signing of a new Teva® license agreement with New York based, Capital Mercury; an established and successful, 40 year old company with offices worldw

Goody’s Sees Flat August Comps

Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales for the fiscal month of August 2003 (the four weeks ended August 30, 2003) of $87.1 million, an increase of 0.6% from total sales of $86.6 million for the fiscal month of August 2002 (the four weeks

TJX Comps Inch Up 1% In August

The TJX Companies reported August 2003 sales for the four-week period ended August 30, 2003, were $995 million, up 8% over $920 million achieved during the same period, 2002. For the 30 weeks ended August 30, 2003, sales reached $6,893 million, an 8% incr

Aeropostale Reports August Comps Up 1.6%

Aeropostale announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 30, 2003 increased 26.3% to $87.4 million, compared to $69.2 million for the four-week period ended August 31, 2002. The company's comparable store sales increased 1.6%