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Reebok International Sells Ralph Lauren Footwear License Back to Polo…
Reebok International and Polo Ralph Lauren will part ways after a nine-year deal that had the two in an exclusive footwear licensing arrangement that granted Reebok the rights to design, develop, manufacture, market and distribute men's, women's
GSI Expands to Europe in Acquisition…
GSI Commerce Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire control of privately-held Aspherio, S.L., a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of outsourced e-commerce solutions. GSI will work strategically with Aspherio to offer its international e-commerce c
Nautilus Sees Icon Patent Infringement Case Dismissed…
The federal district court in Seattle dismissed the remaining claims in Nautilus' patent infringement case against Icon Health and Fitness. This case is one of three cases Nautilus has on file against Icon Health and Fitness. Nautilus will appeal thi
Rawlings and Matrix Trade Shots in the New Hit “Bag Wars: Episode III”
In a messy fight between a brand and a licensee, K2, Inc. and Rawlings last week filed papers asking for a new trial in a breach of contract suit case that saw Matrix Group Ltd, Rawlings’ bag licensee, awarded approximately $8.7 million by a jury earlier
Emergency Military Order Boosts Johnson Outdoors…
Johnson Outdoors received an urgent need order from the U.S. Military for 2,510 modular general purpose tent systems worth $15.9 million. Previously Johnson Outdoors management was anticipating a 40% decline in tent sales to the military, but now this dec
Nautilus Responds to Icon Patent Infringement Ruling
Nautilus announced that the federal district court in Seattle dismissed the remaining claims in Nautilus' patent infringement case against Icon Health and Fitness. Therefore, the patent infringement case has been dismissed and will not proceed to tri
GSI Commerce Prices Public Offering
GSI Commerce has filed its registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission related to the public offering of its common stock and a new series of 20-year convertible notes and was declared effective. 1,791,914 shares of the company'
Bon-Ton Promotes Plowman to CFO
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced the promotion of Keith E. Plowman, 47, to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Plowman will maintain his role as principal accounting officer and continue to report to James H. Baireuthe
Brawn Retires From Forzani Board, Walters Steps-Up
The Forzani Group announced that Mr. Robert Brawn would not seek re-election to the company's Board of Directors. His retirement will be effective at the company's Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 8th, 2005. Paul Walter
JAM Media Inks Deal with OllyDog
OllyDog has signed Julie McFadden and JAM Media to drive its public relations outreach. With a fifteen year marketing and PR background and deep roots in the outdoor industry, McFadden's experience gives OllyDog a stronger voice…
Sierra Club Elects Lisa Renstrom as New President
The Board of Directors of The Sierra Club elected Lisa Renstrom from Charlotte, North Carolina to serve as the organization's 51st president, a position first held by John Muir. Renstrom has held local, state and national posts with the Sierra Club
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear from Reebok
Polo Ralph Lauren will purchase Ralph Lauren Footwear Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reebok and Polo's footwear licensee, for a gross purchase price of $110 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. It is expected that the sale will r
Eddie Bauer Holdings Appoints New Board of Directors
A board of directors has been announced for Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc., the corporation to be established as the new parent company of the premium retailer Eddie Bauer upon the company's emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization. The announcement was
The Walking Company Acquires Footworks for $10 Million
The Walking Company, signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Footworks, a division of the privately held shoe retailer Bianca of Nevada, Inc., for approximately $10 million. Footworks operates a chain of 8 retail stores selling comfort sho
Finkelstein and Krinsk Looking for Other Plaintiffs in ORNG Case
In March, a complaint was filed alleging violations of the federal securities laws by Orange 21, Inc. and certain of its officers and/or directors. The class action was commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
