Belk/Saks Deal Passes Antitrust Hurdle
Saks Incorporated announced that the review period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for the previously announced sale by the Company of its Proffitt's and McRae's business to Belk, Inc., has expired….
Gander Inks Leases for 11 New Stores
Gander Mountain Company has signed leases for 11 new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the summer and fall of 2005, including one replacement store, in line with the company's announced plans to open a total of 18 to 20 new stores in 2005
Trade Associations to Co-Sponsor RFID Study
The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards Association (VICS) and American Apparel and Footwear Association
(AAFA) announced they will co-sponsor a study on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology use. The study will be conducted and summariz
The Hockey Company Producing AHL Championship Apparel
The American Hockey League announced that, as part of their multi-year agreement with the AHL announced in March 2004, The Hockey Company will be the exclusive producer and supplier of the official championship on-ice and locker-room apparel of the
WSA Show to Feature Business Conference
The World Shoe Association (WSA) announced the launch of the Footwear & Accessories Business Conference at the upcoming WSA Show to be held in Las Vegas August 4-7, 2005. Offered for the first time by the footwear industry's largest trade event, the
Thorlos Talks About Environmental Responsibility
Thorlos is a family owned company that designs and manufactures sock products for everything from hiking to tennis to hunting. Every pair of Thorlos – from original concept to finished product – is made in North Carolina, and Thorlos goes to great lengths
Schoeller and Ciba Ink Sales and Marketing Deal
Schoeller Technologies AG and Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG, will cooperate in the areas of Branding, Marketing and Support and Sales for the 3XDRY Technology. Ciba Specialty Chemicals will be managing as a consultant, as well as sales of the related prod
Highgear Appoints New Midwest Rep Agency
Highgear recently announced the appointment of KZW rep group to cover the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky territory. Veterans of the outdoor and sporting goods industries, KZW has over 50 years sales rep experience…
Cabela’s to Open New Arizona Superstore
Cabela's is in negotiations to build one of its large-format destination retail stores on a 28.6 acre site near Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Plans call for the 160,000-square-foot outdoor gear superstore to be open by late 2006 or early 20
Antigua Posts 6.6% First Quarter Sales Increase
Antigua Enterprises Inc. reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Sales for the company rose 6.6% to $9.4 million from $8.8 million for the same period of 2004. Gross margin as a percentage of sales increased 90 basis points
Lacoste Seizes Over $1 Million in Counterfeit Goods
Lacoste USA announced the seizure of more than $1 million worth of counterfeit Lacoste merchandise in raids conducted as part of a sweep of illegal wholesale and retail warehouses in mid-town Manhattan this week. The surprise raids, which netted almost 13
Timberland Names Prendergast VP Suburban Sales
The Timberland Company announced the appointment of Michael Prendergast to VP, Sales – Suburban. He will be responsible for managing Timberland’s suburban footwear business, including major department stores and key independent accounts. Mike will repor
Spalding Rolls Out Global Brand Marketing Strategy
Spalding is introducing a new worldwide vision to unify and grow its well known, 129-year old business. In addition to expanding its predominant position in basketball, the high quality sporting goods manufacturer plans to expand its business in existing
Softgoods Lead First Quarter Specialty Market…
The continued consolidation of the Bicycle, Outdoor and SnowSports industries helped boost the top-line sales numbers for vendors yet again in the first quarter. Momentum shifted back to the vendors in Q1 as their margins and profits remain healthy while
Quiksilver Second Quarter Income Jumps 25% with 32% Sales Gain
Quiksilver's consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 32% to $426.9 million as compared to fiscal 2004 second quarter consolidated net revenues of $322.6 million. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fisc
