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As part of its recently announced restructuring of its U.S. Sales & Service organization, Bauer Nike Hockey has announced three key management assignments.

o Tom Maher will be promoted to Reg'l Business Director – U.S.

o Paul Healey is appoin

Russell Corporation revised its earnings expectations for the 2003-third quarter and 2003-fiscal year, primarily citing difficult conditions in the Artwear channel. The company now forecasts earnings for the 2003-third quarter ending October 5, 2003 to b

Comparable store sales for The Elder-Beerman Stores decreased 9.5% for the four weeks ended August 30, 2003 compared to the four weeks ended August 31, 2002. Total store sales decreased by 9.9% to $41.4 million versus the same period last year.For the yea

Value City Department Stores announced total sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2003, increased 8.7% to $205.1 million from $188.7 million for the four weeks ended August 31, 2002. The company's same store sales increased 4.2% for the four wee

In an attempt to be “fair and balanced”, we thought it would be interesting to look at the footwear results for the first 6 months from 4 different perspectives: the financial results of major public footwear retailers, SportsScanINFO data, NPD data and

Marmot Mountain, Ltd. announced the acquisition of Marker, Ltd. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Marker, Ltd. is the international apparel licensee of the well-known binding manufacturer, Marker International, GmbH, of Zug, Switzerland and wa

At the Fleet Feet National Retail conference held in Boston last week, George Hirsch, founder of Runner's World Magazine, was awarded the Fleet Feet Lifetime Commitment to Running Award…

NIKE, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Converse, Inc. The total price to be paid for 100 percent of the equity shares is approximately $305 million plus the assumption of certain working capital liabilities at the time of the transa

The U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed on technical grounds a case in which Nike was seeking to reaffirm the First Amendment right to free and open debate. Nike had challenged in the High Court a California state court ruling that adopted a legal standa

Outdoor apparel and footwear leader Columbia Sportswear Company announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Mountain Hardwear, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear merged with and into Mountain Hardwear effect

Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Garson International has been named the licensee for Skechers men's outerwear in the United States. Under the licensing agreement, Garson International will design, distribute and market Skechers Collection men&#039

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. commented on its recent failed bid for Antigua Enterprises, Inc. and also announced that for the 12 months ended December 31, 2003, it expects to generate earnings, after one-time charges related to relocation of the company&#

Investor Daniel Gilbert, a nearly 15% stakeholder in Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced Wednesday that he is now supporting the proposed merger with K2 Inc…