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Amer Makes Appointments In Winter Sports Segment
Bernard Millaud has been named the new General Manager of Salomon Winter Sports Equipment, a position previously held by Philippe Dubé. Millaud is also now responsible for the legal entity of Salomon S.A. in Annecy and will continue in his role as General
Nike, Inc. and Foot Locker Open House of Hoops…
Nike and Foot Locker opened the doors to House of Hoops by Foot Locker on Harlem's 125th Street, near the Apollo Theater last week. The new concept store features the Nike, Jordan and Converse brands, exclusively. The Harlem location is the first of
Nike’s Jordan Brand Inks Deal with Levi’s
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc. and Levi Strauss & Co., formed a collaborative partnership to jointly-develop a Jordan Levi's Collection. The men's only co-branded product will be named the 23/501 collection and will arrive in stores star
Gramicci Expands HQ
Gramicci apparel has a new expanded the brand's headquarters, which has been dubbed the “Global Habitat,” in the historic Hill Section of Agoura California. Gramicci, lead by president Marty Weening, has successfully completed Stage Two of its Strat
Peltonen Ski Forms Distribution Agreement with Alpina
Peltonen Ski appointed Alpina Sports Corporation as their distributor in USA and Canada effective from January 1, 2008. Peltonen will round out the Alpina Sports offering with Racing, Top Level Sport Performance and Traditional Touring skis. Alpina will c
Pacific Sunwear Slips to Q3 Loss on Negative Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California sales for the third quarter were $373.1 million, a decrease of 0.6% from $375.4 million for the third quarter of 2006. Total same-store sales increased 5.0% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. By concept, PacSun same-sto
Hibbett Sports Sees Slow Q3 Sales Impact Bottom Line
Hibbett Sports, Inc. Q3 sales decreased 0.02% to $129.6 million compared with $129.7 million for the same 13-week period ended October 28, 2006. Comparable store sales increased 1.2% on a comparable store, comparable week basis, while decreasing 6.6% on a
NexCen and Camuto Acquire The Shoe Box
NexCen Brands has closed on the acquisition of the trademarks and other intellectual property of The Shoe Box, Inc. in partnership with the Camuto Group. The Shoe Box, Inc. is a multi-brand luxury shoe retailer based in New York. Utilizing NexCen Franchis
Deckers Looks to Become a $750 Million Company Early Next Decade..
At Decker’s annual investor meeting held this month in Goleta, CA, the executive team and representatives from each of the company’s brands – UGG, Simple and Teva – gave an overview of the progress made in the past few years as well as future growth initi
Walking Co. to Acquire Florida’s Natural Comfort Chain…
Big Dog Holdings, the parent company to The Walking Company, signed a letter of intent to purchase the assets of Natural Comfort Footwear, a chain of eight retail stores selling comfort shoes in Florida. Big Dog will be changing the Natural Comfort stores
Nielsen Inks Sales and Marketing Deal with ISPO China…
Nielsen Business Media, the parent company to Outdoor Retailer, Action Sports Retailer, and several other sporting goods industry trade shows, has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership agreement with Messe Munich International, owners and organizers of the ISPO China trade show. Under the terms of the agreement, Nielsen will be responsible for all North American sales […]
Puma Establishes Romanian Subsidiary
PUMA has set up a 100% owned subsidiary, PUMA SPORTS ROMANIA, based in Bucharest, which will become operative on January 1, 2008 as the company continues to further expand globally in Phase IV of its long-term development plan. PUMA’s sportlifestyle produ
Brazil National Soccer Team Unveils New Kits
Set against the backdrop of the Granja Comary, the official training facility of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), all 22 members of the Brazilian National Football Team appeared together to debut their new National Team Kit that will be worn du
Recall: Nike Football Helmet Chin Strap
Nike Inc. issued a voluntary recall of their football helmet chin straps after several reported incidents in which the plastic cup guarding the chin broke after contact. Nike said it had received incident reports that include two concussions related to th
Sport-Haley Posts Loss
Sport-Haley, Inc., the golf apparel supplier, reported sales declined 2% in its third quarter ended September 30, to $3.4 millio from $3.5 million. The net loss for the latest quarter was $627,000, compared with the net loss of $397,000 a year ago…
