SGB Update Footwear
Former Rockport President Joins Nine West
Nine West Group, a division of Jones Apparel Group, Inc., appointed Richard Paterno, as president, Wholesale Better Footwear Brands, effective March 31. In this newly created role, Paterno will oversee sales management and business strategy for Nine West&
Julbo Hires Alta Group as Northwest Agency
Julbo, Inc., based in Williston, VT, named Alta Group, Inc. as the company’s sales representative agency for the Northwest. Composed of Dave Haavik, his business partner Dave Allan, and Matt Lewis, the Alta Group covers the states of Washington, Oregon, M
Selle Royal Completes crankbrothers Merger
Italian saddle and accesories maker Selle Royal S.p.A. has completed its merger with peddal maker crankbrothers, inc. This deal added crankbrothers to Selle Royal’s group of premium cycling companies which include fi’zi:k, Brooks, and Selle Royal. Crankbr
K-Swiss Sees Tough End to Tough Year
K•Swiss Inc. saw net earnings for the fourth quarter drop 94.4% to $596,000 from $10.7 million last year as total worldwide revenues decreased 16.7% to $78.2 million from $93.8 million in the prior-year period. Total worldwide revenues for 2007 decreased
MLS Partners With GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. has become the new, full-service e-commerce solution provider for Major League Soccer (MLS) recently re-launching the league's Web store at http://www.mlsgear.com. With the addition of MLS, GSI provides e-commerce solutions for near
Phoenix Footwear Names New President of Tommy Bahama Footwear
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed James Clopton as president of its Tommy Bahama Footwear and H.S. Trask divisions, effective March 3. Clopton brings to Phoenix Footwear over 30 years of senior level footwear, accessories and apparel experience. Prio
Marines Order More Danner Boots
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. landed another contract to supply boots to U.S. Marines abroad. The company said its Danner subsidiary has received orders for nearly 9,000 pairs worth $1.3 million to keep U.S. servicemen's feet safe from both the cold and the
etnies Creates Brand Director Position
Etnies named Mike Regan to the newly created position of etnies brand director, and both promoted and added additional brand team members. Regan has been with etnies for more than three years, as director-international sales and has been instrumental in g
Nike Inc. Divests Bauer Hockey in $200 mm Deal…
The deal that has been the talk of the hockey industry since late September finally occurred last week as Nike reported reaching a definitive agreement to sell its Bauer Hockey subsidiary to an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Canadian busines
Princeton Ski Shop Liquidates…
Princeton Ski Shop, which filed for bankruptcy last November, is liquidating. Going-out-of-business sales are starting Saturday, February 23, at its four superstores in the NY/NJ metropolitan area…
Billabong International Sees H1 Results Impacted by FX Rates…
Billabong International Limited saw currency exchange eat into its first half results as the U.S. dollar’s downturn caused its reported sales and EBITDA growth to be well below currency-neutral results. On a reported basis, net sales grew 8.4% to A$662.0
Play it Again Parent Sees Q4 Gains…
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported Q4 sales rose 16.6% to $8 million from $6.9 million. Q4 earnings for the franchisor inched up 4.4% to $853,000, or 15 cents a share, from $817,000, or 14 cents, a year ago…
Diadora Sues Skechers Over Trademark…
Diadora America Inc. and Diadora SpA filed a lawsuit against Skechers USA Inc. for allegedly infringing on its trademark with the launch of Skechers's Luger-Strafe sneaker. According to court documents obtained by Sports Executive Weekly, the Itali
Bob’s Sees Return to Profitability in Q4 Ex Charges…
Excluding an impairment charge, Bob's Stores posted a $3 million operating profit for the fourth quarter versus a loss in the prior-year quarter. Sales advanced 6.7% to $96 million from $90 million. Comps climbed 10%. With the after-tax charge of $5
Currie Tech Acquired by PE Firm…
Currie Technologies, the manufacturer of electronic bicycles and scooters, has been acquired by Risk Equity Partners, a Burbank, CA-based investment group. Larry Pizzi, president of Currie Technologies, will continue to run the company, based in Chatswort
