Tag: Supplier

NIKE, Inc. reported revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2003 increased 13% to $2.8 billion, versus $2.5 billion for the same period last year. Net
income totaled $179.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to $152.0 million,

Sorel, a division of Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a North American license agreement with Crescent, Inc. for the design, manufacture and marketing of men's, women's and children's socks. The Sorel branded sock collection will be a

Smith Optics has hired respected professional cyclist, Greg “Chopper” Randolph, as its bike team and promotions manager, effective immediately. Randolph will be responsible for supporting the current roster of athletes while continuing to develop its tea

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that Diane M. Sullivan has joined the company as its new President. She will oversee the company's operating divisions, including Famous Footwear, Brown Shoe Wholesale and Naturalizer as well as Brown Shoe's ma

In a story reported exclusively by Sports Executive Weekly last week, Converse has confirmed the exit of VP of Sales Jim Stroesser…

After much speculation — and the acknowledgement of same from Puma’s Jochen Zeitz — Nike announced Thursday that it had signed an endorsement contract with six-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams. Word on the street is that the deal is for five ye

The Warnaco Group announced additional moves last week to “lower costs and improve efficiency”, including the closure of all remaining Speedo Authentic Fitness stores and the sale of the White Stag trademark to Wal-Mart. Warnaco also sold its Honduran pr

Burton’s newest subsidiary, Analog Clothing, is moving from Vermont to Southern California in early spring of 2004. Analog just finished placing its fall line in stores and is currently looking for a suitable location in Orange County for its new headqua

InSport has been awarded a significant contract to meet the performance demands of the elite Navy SEALs. Under the contract, InSport will build the Navy SEAL’s next-generation combat clothing ensemble, known as the Protective Combat Uniform, or PCU.

Fitness industry veteran Lu Rasmussen has joined Precor in
the newly created position of Director of Leasing. according to Precor VP of Commercial Sales Chris Torggler, Rasmussen has a directive to launch an ongoing, comprehensive leasing program that s

Collegiate Pacific announced that it has executed a letter of intent to acquire Kesslers Team Sports of Richmond, IN., the nation's largest independent team sporting goods distributor with annual revenues exceeding $30 million. Kesslers is recognized

SportHill's National and International Sales Manager, Liz Wilson, placed first in the Women's Division of the Seattle Half Marathon…

Kick off Outdoor Retailer Winter Market by joining OIA for breakfast and learning about the latest research on the outdoor consumer. This premier event will take place on Friday, January 30th at 7:30 am at the Marriot across the street from the Salt Palac

According to U.S. Commerce Department data, November retail sales in the GAFS category, which includes most general merchandise categories, increased 4.8% from the same period last year and rose 0.6% from October. Sales in the sporting goods, hobby, book

K2 Inc.& Fotoball USA, pursuant to their previously announced merger agreement, K2 has commenced an exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Fotoball USA common stock. Subject to the terms and conditions of the offer, Fotoball USA stockholders