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Perry Ellis to Manage Gotcha Brand in Europe
Perry Ellis International, Inc. and Quiksilver Europe, a division of Quiksilver Inc., announced their mutual agreement regarding a change in licensing rights for the GOTCHA brand in Europe. As of November 1st 2007, Perry Ellis will handle the development
Patagonia, prAna, REI, Nike and Timberland Earn Green Honors
Patagonia, prAna, REI, Nike and Timberland were ranked among the top ten retail frontrunners in leading the way toward sustainability at retail, according to Juice Energy, an electricity supplier with a focus on renewable sources. Others making the list w
Broder Bros. New Distribution Center Up and Running
Broder Bros., Co., continued its distribution center expansion program by opening a new 415,000 square foot facility in Lewisberry, PA., less than 10 miles from Harrisburg…
ForeFront Names Harris As CEO
ForeFront Holdings, Inc. appointed J. Stan Harris as chief executive officer of ForeFront Group. Harris previously directed all disciplines of operations, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, risk management and information technology as preside
Delta Fiscal Q1 Slips to Loss Despite Sales Gains
Delta Apparel net sales for the fiscal first quarter, which ended September 29, 2007, increased 15.8% to $72.6 million compared to $62.7 million in the prior year’s first quarter. The increase was driven primarily by the FunTees and Junkfood businesses, b
20 Degrees North Inks Xterra Footwear and Apparel License
20 Degrees North has signed a licensing agreement with TEAM Unlimited to design, market and produce performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories under the Xterra brand name. All products – geared for the ageless, active-minded multi-sport
Jarden Q3 Income Slips Despite 28% Sales Increase
Jarden Corporation third quarter sales increased 28% to $1.3 billion from $1.0 billion the prior year. Net income was $21.2 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, compared to $51.3 million, or 78 cents per diluted share, for Q3 of 2006, a 58.7% decline.
Faith-based Sports Brand Gains Investment
La Playa Holdings, a subsidiary of Podium Venture Group, has acquired a minority interest in VERuM Sports Inc., a faith-based sports brand. Atlanta-based VERuM, which is Latin for truth, partners with Christian athletes and sports organizations at all lev
Sport Supply Group Q1 Net Rises 24.2%
Sport Supply Group, formerly Collegiate Pacific, reported revenues grew 3.2% in its first quarter ended Sept. 30, to $70.4 million from $68.2 million. Net income improved by 24.2%, to $4.1 million, or 31 cents a share, from $3.3 million, or 28 cents, a ye
L.L.Bean Earns Worker Safety Standards
L.L.Bean has become the 15th Maine employer to enroll in a program that lets companies develop and maintain employee protections beyond federal safety regulations. A ceremony on Tuesday marked the entry of L.L. Bean's Brunswick manufacturing facility
The North Face Wins Piracy Case in Beijing
The North Face won a lawsuit against a Beijing market that failed to stop the sale of fake versions of its products. The Beijing Xiushui Clothing Company, which operates the Silk Alley market, was ordered by a local court to pay 40,000 yuan ($5,300) in da
Nike Expands Soccer Footprint with Umbro Deal
It is ironic that in a week that saw American football invade London, as the New York Football Giants took on the Miami Dolphins in the first NFL regular season game outside the U.S., that an American company would reveal its plans to acquire the U.K.
Skechers Firing On All Cylinders in Third Quarter…
Skechers USA, Inc. posted its 15th consecutive quarterly sales growth in the third quarter with both sales and net income coming in higher than earlier guidance. The discontinuation of a pair of the company's fashion lines ate into gross margins, but
Rocky Brands Income Drops Despite Q3 Sales Gains
Rocky Brands, Inc. third quarter of 2007 net sales increased 5.4% to $82.3 million versus net sales of $78.1 million in the third quarter of 2006. The increase in sales was primarily driven by a 25.0% increase in retail revenues, combined with a slight in
ADA’s Fall Show Hosts Growing Group…
A short conversation with Pete Schneider, president of Athletic Dealers of America, Inc. at the ADA Fall Session in Kansas City last weekend showed the enthusiasm driving the rejuvenation of this buying group. Pete talked with sincere honesty about buildi
