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New Era Cap Gets in the Retail Game…
New Era Cap Co., Inc. will open its first flagship store in New York City. New Era: New York, which will be located at 9 E. 4th Street, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is slated to open in May 2006 and will feature the entire line of New Era, from t
Converse Infringement Suit Back On…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed unanimously to reinstate a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit filed in 2003 by six predominantly African-American fraternities and sororities. The suit was originally filed in a U.S. District Court
Unifi Sees 12.7% Q3 Sales Decrease
Unifi, Inc. posted a net loss from continuing operations for the company's third fiscal quarter of $1.3 million or 3 cents per share, a slight improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million or 3 cents per share for the prior year's quarter. Net sal
Timberland Celebrates Earth Day Worldwide
Timberland employees, along with community partners, consumers and retail customers, will celebrate Earth Day in 26 countries at 140 service locations from New York City to Hong Kong and Paris to Madrid by hosting and participating in community service ev
Dickey Named President of Transworld Media
Scott Dickey, formerly president of K2 Licensed Products Inc. and K2 Properties, has been named president of TransWorld Media, effective May 8. In this newly created position, Dickey will oversee the continued growth and multimedia expansion of TransWorl
Nautilus Realigns International Business Leadership
Nautilus, Inc. has named Darryl Thomas as President of the company's International Business and relocated him to London. The realignment better positions Nautilus, Inc. for significant growth in fitness equipment sales outside of the Americas, as the
Nike Appoints Wyett VP of Apparel
NIKE, Inc. named Roger Wyett, formerly president and COO of the company’s Hurley International brand, as VP of the Nike brand’s global apparel business, valued at approximately $4 billion. Wyett will replace Mindy Grossman, who has resigned to become CEO
Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers for Use in High Risk Areas…
The Marine Corps has prohibited the use of synthetic athletic clothing containing polyester and nylon by soldiers while conducting operations outside of forward operating bases and camps, according to a published report on military.com. The report said t
Backcountry.com Sales Increase 89% in 2005…
Backcountry.com again reported tremendous sales growth for the year. 2005 sales increased 89% to $52 million on top of an 88% increase in sales to $27.4 million in 2004. To support this rapid growth rate, the company invested heavily in infrastructure, in
The Finish Line Opens First Paiva Store Format…
The Finish Line, Inc. bowed its first Paiva store at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas on Friday. The retailer expects to open additional units of the new women’s format at Natick Mall near Boston, Westfield Annapolis in Maryland, Mall of America in M
Antigua 2005 Net Income Down Despite Revenue Gain…
Antigua Enterprises Inc. saw net sales increase 5.1% to $45.9 million for the year ended December 31 from $43.7 million in the prior year. Gross margins declined 50 basis points to 37.7% of sales from 38.2% of sales in the prior year. Net income slipped
OIA Looks Ahead to Capitol Summit…
OIA will host its annual Capitol Summit on April 26 & 27 in Washington D.C. with top-ranking executives from throughout the industry in attendance. Past events have been quite successful with very ambitious agendas and back-to-back meeting with members of
Summus Works Acquires Lisker of France USA
Summus Works, Inc., formerly known as Prime Rate Investors, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the U.S. distributor of Lisker clothing. Lisker is based in Grenoble, France, where it manufactures technical ski and snowboard wear and accessories. Lisk
Timberland Uses Solar Power for Distribution Center
The Timberland Company, Inc. will use solar generated power as the primary source of electricity at its Ontario, California distribution center following the completion of a solar panel installation. Timberland's distribution center will be the first
Trademark Case Against Converse Reinstated
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed to reinstate a trademark infringement and trademark dilution lawsuit filed by Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma Frater
