SGB Update Outdoor
Karbon Lands Deal With RCR…
Schure Sports announced that KARBON is the apparel of choice for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. RCR owns and operates seven of the premier resorts in Canada; two in BC, three in Alberta and two in Quebec. They will continue to outfit their ski and s
ITF Re-Elects Ricci Bitti
The Annual General Meeting of the International Tennis Federation, held in
Rio de Janeiro today, 11 September 2003, elected Francesco Ricci Bitti…
Sears Names Shigetomi VP Brand Development
Sears, Roebuck and Co. has named Carrie Shigetomi to the post of vice president, brand development, effective Sept. 19. She will report to Mindy Meads, Sears executive vice president and general manager, apparel…
Elder-Beerman Stakeholders See Merger Prices Rise
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. has entered into an amendment to its existing merger agreement with Wright Holdings, Inc. for the sole purpose of increasing the consideration payable to Elder-Beerman shareholders from $6.00 per share in cash to $7.05 per s
Eggers to Serve as Interim GMM at The Athletes Foot
The Athlete's Foot has named industry-veteran Chuck Eggers as General Merchandise Manager. Eggers brings over 28 years of GMM and footwear experience to the retailer. Eggers will oversee both merchandising and marketing. He has joined the company a
Wilson Partners with AEG to Promote WTA Champoinships
Wilson Racquet Sports has signed on to become the Official Grassroots Marketing Partner and consultant for the WTA Championships with AEG. AEG owns and operates the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. where the WTA Championships will be held in November..
Bauer Nike Hockey Restructures U.S. Unit
Bauer Nike Hockey announced a restructuring of its U.S.-based sales and service network to further enhance its ability to serve major American markets and maximize retailer profitability. The realignment initiatives, which take place October 1, 2003, inc
Bauer Nike Hockey Makes Key Management Appointments
As part of its recently announced restructuring of its U.S. Sales & Service organization, Bauer Nike Hockey has announced three key management assignments.
o Tom Maher will be promoted to Reg'l Business Director – U.S.
o Paul Healey is appoin
Bauer Nike Hockey Makes Sales Changes
As part of the announced restructuring of its U.S.-based sales and service network, Bauer Nike Hockey has made a number of sales changes. Dedicated reps include Dan Hill in the New York Metro territory, Rob Badger in the Mid Atlantic territory, Ryan Puch
ProfitLogic Acquires Spotlight Solutions
ProfitLogic, whose suite of Merchandise Optimization solutions helps retailers make more profitable merchandising decisions, announced its acquisition of Spotlight Solutions, the number two player in the Merchandise Optimization market…
Brunswick Settles Precor/Life Fitness Action
Amer Group Plc has recognized a gain of $23 million following the amicable settlement of a patent litigation case in the U.S. The Life Fitness division of Brunswick Corporation will pay the settlement amount in two annual installments in 2003 and 2004, i
ITF Launches New Website
The ITF today relaunches its website as part of its commitment to increase the range and accessibility of tennis information available to all audiences over the internet. Building on the successes of the Official Davis Cup and Fed Cup websites, which are
Teva Signs Apparel Licensing Agreement
BHPC Global Licensing, worldwide licensing agent for the Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced today the signing of a new Teva® license agreement with New York based, Capital Mercury; an established and successful, 40 year old company with offices worldw
Russell Corp. Issues Profit Warning for Q3
Russell Corporation revised its earnings expectations for the 2003-third quarter and 2003-fiscal year, primarily citing difficult conditions in the Artwear channel. The company now forecasts earnings for the 2003-third quarter ending October 5, 2003 to b
JM Dutton Maintains
J.M. Dutton & Associates continues its quarterly coverage of Deckers Outdoor maintaining a Buy rating. The 8-page report by J.M. Dutton senior analyst Gerald LaKarnafeaux, CFA, is available at www.jmdutton.com as well as from Bloomberg, Zacks, First Call,
