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Forzani Expands Canadian Sports Retail Footprint…
The Forzani Group Ltd. last week announced that it plans to acquire Athletes World Limited, a Canadian retailer of athletic and recreational footwear and apparel owned by Bata Ltd. Athletes World had filed on October 30, 2007 for protection under the Com
Foot Locker Slips to Q3 Loss Due to Charges
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a net loss of $33 million, or 22 cents per share, for the third quarter compared with net income of $65 million, or 42 cents per share, last year. This year's results included a non-cash impairment charge to write down long
OneGoal Hockey Show Sees Fewer Vendors…
At the OneGoal hockey trade show in Detroit last week, the main story on the show floor was the severe downturn in attendance compared to last year’s show. The change in show dates from January, which provided vendors with a venue to unveil new products,
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
Fila to License Fila Sport to Kohl’s…
Fila announced an exclusive arrangement to sell the Fila Sport brand to Kohl’s. Under the agreement, Kohl’s will license and develop (in collaboration with Fila) apparel product under the Fila Sport label, while Fila will make Fila Sport footwear exclusi
adidas Looks Off-Court With Mitchell and Ness…
adidas looks to take a step back in time, announcing recently the acquisition of Mitchel & Ness Nostalgia Company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the company will become a part of adidas’ Sports Licensed Division, which currently houses both t
Bob’s Stores Disappoints in Q3…
With another disappointing quarter for Bob's Stores, its parent, TJX Cos., appears to be increasingly weighing its options on the 34-unit apparel chain. Bob's net sales increased 2% to $83 million from $79 million…
Birkenstock USA Sold to Birkenstock Family…
Birkenstock Distribution USA, the importer and distributor of Birkenstock footwear in the U.S., has been acquired by members of the family that has produced the brand since 1774…
Phoenix Footwear Nets Profit on Sale of Royal Robbins…
Phoenix Footwear Group net sales from continuing operations for Q3 decreased 5% to $26 million from $27.3 million a year ago, reflecting a 25% decrease in the Chambers belt business. Net income reached $11.1 million, or $1.23 a share, thanks to $14.1 mill
Jarden Hires Beverage Industry Exec. to Head Outdoor Solutions
Jarden Corporation appointed Gregory S. Shearson as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jarden Outdoor Solutions. Jarden's Outdoor Solutions segment has a broad portfolio of outdoor and active lifestyle products. Mr. Shearson has more than 20 ye
RECALL: Nike Chin Straps
Nike, Inc. is recalling approximately 235,000 Football Helmet Chin Straps as the chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries…
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
Johnson Outdoors Q4 Profit Growth Powered by Marine Electronics…
Marine electronics, including trolling motors and fishing gear, powered a 9% gain in sales and rare fourth-quarter profit at Johnson Outdoors, the Racine, Wis. company reported. “It’s official,” Johnson Outdoors CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold said of the com
ThirtyTwo Adds Merchandiser and Sales Manger to Team
ThirtyTwo has added Abe Gilreath and Brad Alband to the brand team. The brand’s recent hires, Abe Gilreath as merchandiser and Brad Alband as domestic sales manager, bring an array of outerwear experience…
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
