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Brunswick’s Boat Woes Continue in First Quarter
Brunswick Corporation saw net earnings from continuing operations of $34.3 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007, compared with net earnings from continuing operations of $74.1 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, for th
SGMA Joins Fight Against Metal Bat Ban
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association announced support for consumer choice in the growing legislative debate over non-wood bats in baseball and softball. While some local legislative bodies in New York and New Jersey are considering a ban on any b
Tachikara Continues Partnership with Volleyball Canada
Volleyball Canada extended their partnership with Tachikara through to 2010 as the “Official Indoor Volleyball” extending the relationship to 24 years…
Mountain Hardwear Adds to Sales Force
Mountain Hardwear Inc. hired the Stoner-Andrews Agency as sales representatives to cover Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont…
Timberland Acquires Skate Brand IPATH
The Timberland Company acquired substantially all of the assets of IPATH, LLC through a new wholly-owned subsidiary, IPATH Footwear Inc. IPATH designs, develops and markets skateboarding-inspired casual footwear, apparel and accessories. The IPATH busines
Exel Sports N.A. Restructures
Exel Sports NA, a fully owned subsidiary of Exel Plc, a Finnish manufacturer and developer of composite consumer
products including cross-country ski, alpine ski, trekking and Nordic Walking poles announced today that Chris Griffin has been appointed as p
Neiman Marcus’ Computer Equipment Stolen
The Neiman Marcus Group announced that computer equipment owned by a third-party pension benefits plan consultant containing files with sensitive employee information was reported stolen. The Company has no reason to believe that the data contained in the
lucy to Open Arlington Store
lucy is expanding its East-Coast presence by opening a new store in Arlington, Virginia. The new lucy store is located at Pentagon Row. lucy will join other stores, including Chico’s, Elizabeth Arden and Bombay.
Foot Locker Goes Public with Genesco Acquisition Attempt…
Foot Locker, Inc. on Friday made public its recent attempts to acquire all of the outstanding stock of Genesco Inc. for $46 per share. In a letter sent April 19 to Hal Pennington, chairman, president and CEO of Genesco Inc., from Matthew Serra, chairman
Wolverine Worldwide Gets Another Solid Quarter from Outdoor; Lifts Guidance…
Tim O’Donovan last week conducted his last analyst conference call as the CEO of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. as Blake Krueger, company president and COO, assumed the reins as CEO under a succession plan previously approved by the company’s board of directo
FeelFree Adds to Rep Force
Feelfree Kayak has hired Dennis and Diane Peters, of Simply Kayaking, Inc., as the exclusive Feelfree dealer sales representatives for Florida. The company has also announced the addition of Rich Lookabaugh as its sales representative for California, Ariz
Sportcraft Snags Classic Sport…
Sportcraft, Ltd. has acquired Classic Sport Companies, Inc. in a merger of two privately-held sports games companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since being founded in 1994, Denver, Colo.-based Classic Sport has expanded from its original infla
Skechers to Re-file Asics Suit…
Skechers USA, Inc. will be re-filing its lawsuit against Asics Corporation and Asics America Corp. for trade libel, unfair competition and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage and economic business relations. The suit will be re-filed
RECALL: Life is Good Kid’s Sweatshirts
The U.S. CPSC and the Independent Trading Co. of San Clemente, CA are recalling approximately 1,200 Life is Good children's sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPS
Golfsmith Expects Expanded Q1 Loss
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. expects a net loss in the range of 31 cents to 32 cents per diluted share in the first quarter, widening from earlier guidance of a loss of 20 cents to 22 cents. The company also expects to report revenues of approxi
