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Sequential Brand Posts Q4 Profit
Sequential Brands Group, the parent of Heelys, reported revenues increased to $10.6 million in the fourth quarter compared with $1.8 million in the prior year quarter. It earned $4 million, or 16 cents a share, in the quarter, against a loss of $7.3 milio
Luxottica Will Also Pay Millions to Settle Italian Tax Dispute
Luxottica Group became the second Italian eyewear company this week to announce it would pay tens of millions of euros to national tax authorities in Italy to resolve a dispute over how it handled transfer pricing and other complex international tax issue
Timex Names New VP of Sports Sales
Timex Group USA has named Stan Brajer as a vice president for sports sales…
Jos. A Bank Open to One More Offer Before Acquiring Eddie Bauer
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc.'s board of directors unanimously rejected the latest unsolicited bid for its shares by The Men's Wearhouse Inc., but left the door open for the rival retailer to make one more offer before consummating its acquisition
Keds Sponsors Taylor Swift Asian Tour
Keds announced its sponsorship of seven-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift's The RED Tour, making stops throughout Asia this June…
Hickies Raises $4.2M
Hickies, a start-up gaining traction with its elastic lacing system, said it raised $4.2 million in a new round of funding. Peter Mahrer and Ralf Puschmann, two veterans of the sporting goods industry, also joined the company to head its European office..
F+W Media, Inc. Outdoors Group Hires Senior Sales Representative
Margaret Ann Huggins is assuming the role of senior sales rep at F+W Outdoors Group…
Sporting Goods Brands Nab Top Scores in Responsible Sourcing Survey
Adidas scored highest of 49 western brands tested on their efforts to keep cotton grown or harvested by forced Uzbeki labor out of their supply chains, according to a new report by the Responsible Sourcing Network. Patagonia landed…
Perry Ellis Sees 16 Percent Drop in Q4 Revenues
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported fiscal fourth quarter revenues are expected to decline 16 percent to approximately $216 million vs. $258 million last year. The company blamed inclement weather across major parts of the country coupled with a chal
Steve Madden’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8.7 Percent
Steve Madden reported net sales increased 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter to $342.9 million compared to $315.5 million in the same period of 2012. Retail comparable store sales decreased 6.7 percent…
Life Fitness Signs Activewear Licensing Agreement
Life Fitness signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Amiee Lynn, Inc., to design, manufacture and market a full line of activewear…
STX Signs Maryland Native Ben Hunt as Newest Pro Athlete
Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced a one-year deal with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) pro athlete Ben Hunt…
Dahon Selects QBP as North American IBD Distributor
Dahon has chosen Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) as its official wholesale distributor for independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) throughout North America. Dealers now have the choice to order from QBP or directly from Dahon…
Leupold and Stevens, Inc. Names New President and CEO
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announces that Bruce Pettet is their new chief executive officer and president…
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