Mountain Khakis Taps Noah Robertson for Sales Director
Mountain Khakis has hired Noah Robertson as Director of Sales. Most recently the National Sales Manager for the Mammut Sports Group USA Division, Robertson will create and oversee the sales initiatives for Mountain Khakis, as well as dedicate his experie
Pharrell Williams and Reebok Terminate Deal
Reebok International Ltd. and Pharrell Williams jointly announce that they have mutually agreed to end their footwear and apparel licensing relationship. In connection with the separation, Reebok will continue to sell “Ice Cream” footwear at retail throug
Margolis Lands at Limited as President of Apparel
Former Reebok president and COO Jay Margolis will join Limited Brands, Inc. as Group President, Apparel. In this role, Mr. Margolis will provide oversight for Limited Brands' apparel divisions, Express and Limited Stores. Mr. Margolis will report to
Danner Pronghorn Boots Snag ‘Best of the Best’ Award
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner Pronghorn boot was recently selected “Best of the Best” for 2004 by Field & Stream, America's largest outdoor magazine…
GI Joe’s Extends Wells Fargo Revolver
Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports and Auto Stores, announced the completion of a five-year extension of an existing agreement with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, Boston, MA, that will provide up to $42.5 million in revolving credit. T
Blacks Leisure Sees 6.2% Increase in Holicay Comps
Blacks Leisure, the retailer and wholesaler of outdoor and boardwear clothing, footwear and equipment, announces its trading performance over the Christmas and New Year period. Like-for-like retail sales in the eight weeks ended 15 January 2005 were 6.2%
Ashworth Delays Release of Fiscal 2004 10-K
Ashworth, Inc. is filing a notification with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 12b-25 requesting an extension of time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. As indicated in the Form 12b-25, the Comp
Yue Yuen 2004 Gains Reflect Strength in Sandals and Outdoor
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported that revenues for the year ended 30th September, 2004 rose 8.4% year-on-year to US$2,720 million and net profit declined 1.6% year-on-year to US$303 million for the fiscal year 2004. Earnings per share dropp
Smartwool Inks Four-Year Deal with OIA
Outdoor Industry Association announced a new multiyear relationship with SmartWool as the Title Sponsor of the Industry Breakfast and Retailer Seminar Series at the industry’s largest trade shows, Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Markets. SmartWool has
W.L. Gore Places 2nd in Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, G
Foot Locker USA Shuffles the Executive Deck; Daly Back Home in Retail …
Rick Mina solidified his senior team last week at Foot Locker USA, as the president and CEO of the company’s domestic Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker and Champs business appoints Nick Grayston president and CEO of the Foot Locker U.S. division and Keith Dal
Vital Apparel Acquires ProMarX Specialties
Vital Apparel Group has reached agreement to purchase the assets of Promarx Specialties USA, Inc. Closing of the transaction is anticipated in early January 2005. The Promarx USA accessory line will become Vital Accessories and be marketed along with t
The Earnings (or Warnings) Season…
The confluence of a seemingly rough retail environment due to unseasonal weather patterns, pending Q4 earnings reports, and a number of investor conferences led to a number of earnings warnings, affirmations, and even some upward guidance last week. In c
NRF Forecasts 3.5% Retail Growth for 2005
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its 2005 forecast on Monday, predicting that GAFS sales, which includes most general merchandise categories, will increase 3.5% from last year. In its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook Report, released Monday at
Vital Apparel Group Acquires ProMarX…
Vital Apparel Group has reached agreement to purchase the assets of ProMarX Specialties USA, a girls’ sports accessory company. The ProMarX accessory line will become Vital Accessories and be marketed along with the Vital Team girls’ and women’s apparel l
