Dick’’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…

Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail

Wolverine Sues to Protect Moc Patents…

Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell

Wolverine Sues to Protect Moc Patents…

Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell

Knight to Step Down as Nike CEO; Successor Named

Nike, Inc. has appointed William D. Perez as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director effective December 28, 2004. Mr. Perez will succeed Nike, Inc. co-founder, Chairman and CEO Philip H. Knight, who will continue as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Pe

Globe Appoints New VP of Global Marketing

Globe has appointed Michael Marckx to Vice President of Global Marketing. Marckx will oversee the marketing and direction of the Globe and Gallaz brands. Marckx’s appointment is effective immediately. Marckx has over 18 years of experience in all facets o

Wallenfels Takes the Reins at Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear announced that beginning January 1, 2005, Mike Wallenfels will transition to President of Mountain Hardwear. Wallenfels will succeed Jack Gilbert, who has served as President from the Company’s founding in 1993. Gilbert will step down f

Jim Stanley Joins SMS

SMS Clothing has announced the appointment of Jim Stanley as their new sales rep covering the mid-west: MN, WI, IL, ND, SD, MO, IA, KS, NB, and upper MI. Stanley joins this emerging outwear company with five years experience as a rep in the sporting goods

KSA Study Predicts Chilly Holiday Spending

Comfort and joy? Neither retailers nor shoppers expect much of either this holiday shopping season, predicts global retail and consumer products consulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), as merchants face another year of potentially chilly spending an