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As TSA Gets its Operational House in Order in Q3…
The Sports Authority, Inc. swung to a net profit in the fiscal third quarter ended October 29, but also saw a sharp jump in net income when excluding integration costs of merging the TSA and Gart businesses in the year-ago period. The retailer appears to
Fischer Hires New Controller and Customer Service Rep
Fischer hired two new staff members with David Kuhman in place as Controller, and Victoria Burke as a member of the Customer Service group. Kuhman is a licensed CPA with 13 years of management experience. Most recently he was Senior Audit Manager for Ber
Sierra Club Launches New TV Series
The Sierra Club plans to launch a new television series with award winning filmmaker Robert Greenwald, the creative talent behind “Outfoxed” and “Wal-mart: The High Cost of Low Price.” Sierra Club Chronicles will capture the dramatic efforts of committed
Puma Supports 11 World Cup Teams
Puma announced that the company will be the Official Technical Supplier of on-field, sideline, training, and representation apparel, as well as equipment to 11 national teams at the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany…
Exel Appoints New VP of Sales for North America
Seeking to take advantage of recent momentum in its winter business, as well as expand its leadership position in Nordic Walking and other Nordic sports, Exel Sports of Finland appointed Chris Griffin to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales
Podium Distribution Establishes Asian Subsidiary
Podium Distribution, designer, marketing and distributing arm of DVS Shoe Company, Matix Clothing, and Lakai Limited Footwear, announced its most recently established subsidiary office located in Guangzhou, China, to be named Podium Asia. This new subsidi
Patagonia Becomes MEC’s Largest Apparel Vendor
Patagonia, Inc announced that Mountain Equipment Co-op, will feature the Patagonia product line as part of its offering to its members. Patagonia’s products will be featured in all MEC sales channels including retail stores, catalog and website. With this
Claiborne Completes prAna Acquisition
Liz Claiborne Inc. completed the purchase of all of the equity of Skylark Sport Marketing Corporation, doing business as prAna.
Foot Locker Sales Increase 3%; Income Loses Ground
Foot Locker Inc. report that sales for the third quarter increased 3.1% to $1,408 million this year compared with $1,366 million in the year-ago period. Third quarter comparable-store sales increased 2.7%. Net income for the quarter was 42 cents per share
Coleman Focuses on Chain and Specialty Retailers
The Coleman Company is launching initiatives to strengthen its mass store sales organization, while refocusing the sales force mandate to better support its enhanced specialty store sales initiatives. The move is part of a global strategy to strengthen th
Johnson Outdoors Narrows Q4 Loss on 2% Sales Increase
Johnson Outdoors fiscal fourth quarter sales were $77.1 million, an increase of 2% compared to $75.6 million for the prior year quarter. Net earnings for the quarter improved to a net loss of $3.4 million or 39 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of
Podium Distribution Opens UK Subsidiary
Podium Distribution, designer, marketing, and distributing arm of DVS Shoe Company, Matix Clothing, and Lakai Limited Footwear, announced the official opening of its London-based subsidiary office, Revival Distribution UK, Ltd. This new subsidiary will fo
Prince Sports Ranks Third in Tennis Shoes
Prince recently found itself in good company – just behind mega sports brands Adidas and Nike – rounding out the top three year-to-date dollar share for a tennis shoe brand, according to the third quarter Specialty Store Retail Audit report for string and
Puma Extends Italian Football Sponsorship; Launches Away Kit
Puma and the Italian Football Association (FIGC) announced a long-term contract extension to the current agreement, which was originally started in January 2003. Under the agreement, Puma will remain the technical sponsor of all on-field, sideline, traini
Kona Inks Deal with Velo Bella
The Kona Bicycle Company announced a new two-year partnership with the fabulous women of Velo Bella – the California-based collective of professional bicycle racing teams and clubs. The new Team Velo Bella-Kona partnership will encompass Velo Bella’s prof
