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And About Those EB Rumors…
During a conference call with analysts and the media, one analyst questioned VF’s Chairman and CEO, Mackey MacDonald about a recent speculative report in Women’s Wear Daily that stated VF could acquire Eddie Bauer.
While Mr. MacDonald said that VF will
BBC Renews Airwalk License with Collective Licensing
Collective Licensing International, LLC, renewed its agreement with BBC International to license the Airwalk brand through 2007. Effective immediately, BBC will continue to head up the sales and distribution of Airwalk branded footwear throughout the Uni
Sugoi Hires Murphy as Marketing Director
Sugoi Performance Apparel hired David Murphy as Marketing Director. With a successful history in sports marketing, Murphy brings both North American and Global experience in the performance sports sector to Sugoi. With stays at both adidas America and ad
Rottefella buys Majority Stake in NAXO AG
Rottefella will, through the purchase of NAXO, become a major player in the international Alpine Touring market. The purchase also confirms Rottefellas role as the world leading binding developer of ”free heel” bindings. Rottefella has purchased 62.5% of
K-Swiss Sales and Earnings Slip in Q1
K-Swiss total revenues decreased 2.1% in the quarter ended March 31, 2006 from the previous year's quarter. Net earnings and net earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2006 decreased 3.7% and 2.8%, respectively, to $24,910,000, or 70 cen
Sportsman’s Guide Expects to Beat Guidance
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. expects to report revenues for the for first quarter of approximately $71 million, above the current average estimate of $69.2 million and over 10% above the $64.6 million reported for the same period in 2005. It also note
Phoenix Footwear Names EVP of Sourcing
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Prasad Reddy as Executive Vice President of Sourcing. Mr. Reddy brings to Phoenix over 30 years of experience in the footwear industry. Prior to joining Phoenix, Mr. Reddy worked in the footwear industry, specializin
Brunswick Boat Group Acquires Diversified Marine Products
The Brunswick Boat Group has acquired Diversified Marine Products, the largest marine supply distributor on the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles, Diversified Marine will join with Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine and Benrock to extend the largest di
Dragon Appoints New Product Line Manager
Dragon Optical added Chris Hughes to its team as the new Product Line Manager for soft goods and accessories. Chris comes to Dragon to help strengthen and build an already healthy global apparel and accessories program…
Deckers Settles Steve Madden Trademark Suit
Deckers Outdoor Corporation settled its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles against Steven Madden, Ltd. Deckers' trademark and trade dress infringement complaint alleged that Steven Madden, Ltd. was selling knockoffs of Deckers�
Mettler Takes Over PrimaLoft Sales in Canada
PrimaLoft has appointed Kelly Mettler of Performance Squared Inc. as the company’s new Sales Representative for Canada. Mettler will be responsible for expanding the PrimaLoft brand in the Canadian outdoor and apparel markets…
Reebok Solidifies U.S. Team; Analysts Still Looking for Clarity on Brand Positioning…
Reebok and adidas executives continue to field a barrage of questions about the positioning of the two brands in the market and the future of league deals that many see as the real value in the deal that created the new combined business. Key execs from
Play It Again Parent Turns Q1 Sales Dip into Gain…
Play It Again Sports’ parent, Winmark Corporation, posted a 2.4% decrease in net revenue for the first quarter to $7.0 million from $7.1 million last year. Revenues from merchandise sales were $1.3 million, down 42.3% from the $2.2 million posted during t
Confluence Re-Vamps Operations and Design Teams
Confluence Watersports hired Dean Youngblood as Vice President of Operations. Youngblood joins Confluence from HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, where he served as Vice President of Engineering, Research, and Development. In addition to Youngblood’s hiring, C
Snow Sports Retailers Carry Momentum into the Home Stretch …
Snow Sports Retailers continue to see apparel sales and higher average selling prices for equipment drive sales gains this year. Overall, trade association SnowSports Industries America is reporting a relatively healthy year through February 2006. Total s
