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NexCen to Acquire Bill Blass for Up to $70.8 Million…
The Athlete’s Foot parent company, NexCen Brands, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Bill Blass Holding Co., Inc. This acquisition will also include two subsidiaries owned by Blass, Bill Blass Licensing Co., Inc. and Bill Blass I
Sporting Goods Pick Up Mall-Based Slack in Q3…
The 2006 third quarter at retail, like the second quarter before it, was fairly stable in terms of acquisitions, consolidations, or other major shifts that would have caused a sever shift to the landscape. Big Dog Holdings’ additions of Steve’s Shoes and
VF Outdoor Coalition to Acquire Eagle Creek
VF Outdoor, Inc. is in negotiation to acquire Eagle Creek, Inc., Eagle Creek currently has annual sales of approximately $30 million. Eagle Creek® brand products are sold through 700 outdoor specialty and 300 luggage specialty accounts. The brand is also
NBA Store Has ‘Most Successful November Ever’
The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue had its “most successful November ever,” along with its “most successful shoe launch ever” with the adidas Originals NBA Superstar Collection.
The NBA Store saw November sales volume increase 7% over its previous highest mon
Adams Golf Plans Women’s Golf Unlimited Acquisition
Adams Golf plans to acquire certain assets of Women's Golf Unlimited, including the trademarks, internet domain names and customer lists for the Square Two Golf and Lady Fairway brands. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including the
Under Armour Sponsors Two UK Teams
Under Armour, Inc. extended its visibility in the UK by becoming the official base layer apparel supplier of the UK's Reading Football Club and English rugby union champions, Sale Sharks…
Factory Design Labs Promotes From Within, Adds From Without
Factory Design Labs promoted Ross Maupin to Associate Creative Director, Amy Kitt to Senior Art Director; and Mike Scarano to Art Director. Additionally, Kyle Bernhardt has joined Factory's creative team as a Studio Artist. Meghan Campbell, has been
Nike Q2 Sales Up 10%; Net Up 8%
Nike, Inc. saw fiscal second quarter revenues grow 10% to $3.8 billion from $3.5 billion for the same period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates increased revenue growth by 1 percentage point for the quarter. Net income grew 8% in the quarter to
The Finish Line Posts $3 Million Dollar Loss in Quarter Three
The Finish Line, Inc. posted a net loss of $3.0 million for the third quarter, or 6 cents per diluted share, after reporting a net income of $845,000, or 2 cents per diluted share in the same quarter one year ago, Consolidated net sales increased 2.7% to
MacGregor Names Director of Tour Operations
MacGregor Golf has hired Michael Biviano as Director of Tour Operations. Biviano will be responsible for all initiatives relating to the PGA Tour and will report directly to Blake Schneider, Director of Strategic Projects, MacGregor Golf…
Sierra Designs Names Rep Agency for Southeast
Sierra Designs has hired the Adventure Marketing Group to represent the southeast territory, effective December 18, 2006. Adventure Marketing Group consists of Tom Hammond and Rod Thomas, who will operate as the southeast sales force for Florida, Mississi
VO Gloves Receives $2.5 Million Investment from Innovative Distribution
VO Gloves, makers of CZiP gloves, has received $2.5 million in new funding from the Steamboat Springs, Colo. outdoor company Innovative Distribution. The funding will support VO’s new product line and increase the company’s manufacturing and design capab
Sea to Summit Inks Distribution Deal with SPT
Sea to Summit inked an exclusive distribution agreement to paddlesport, snowsport and outdoor retailers with Stick Protection Technology products, an Australian brand that is developing lockable cargo tie-downs.
American Apparel Acquired By Endeavor Acquisition Corp.
American Apparel Inc. and Endeavor Acquisition Corp. have signed a definitive merger agreement in which Endeavor will acquire American Apparel and its affiliated subsidiaries for up to 32,258,065 shares of restricted Endeavor stock. Endeavor will also ass
Reebok Inks Licensin Deal for Play-doh Sneakers
Hasbro, Inc. has signed a deal with REEBOK International to manufacture the Versaflex PLAY-DOH collection of toddler footwear with PLAY-DOH compound inspired gel-cushioning material built into the heel. PLAY-DOH is under license from HPG, the licensing ar
