As Lands’ End Gives in to Pressure…
The newly-minted division of Sears has moved quickly to settle a dispute at its El Salvador operation after a number of universities severed licensing contracts with the apparel-maker under pressure from the Workers Rights Consortium, the Fair Labor Assoc
ICON Lacks Strength to Offset a Lack of C.V. Health…
ICON Health & Fitness is experiencing some of the same shift in the fitness equipment seen by retailers and manufacturers alike as consumers shift more focus to strength training equipment…
SEW Goes One-on-One with Bob Corliss
Robert J. Corliss is president and CEO of The Athlete’s Foot, the world’s largest franchisor of athletic footwear. Corliss joined TAF in 1998, following a successful 25-year career as an executive and entrepreneur in the retail industry. In 2003, Corlis
Douglas No Longer Analog’s GM; Burton Resumes Search
Unforeseen business obligations have forced both Burton and Steve Douglas to re-examine their recently signed deal for Steve to come on board as the new General Manager of Analog Clothing. Steve's many past businesses and the contractual constraints
Russell Renews Washington State Contract
Russell Athletic announced the renewal and expansion of its relationship with the Washington State University athletic department, making Russell Athletic the “Official Uniform and Apparel” of Cougar football for another five years. The agreement, which r
Brunswick Ups Q1 and Full Year Guidance
Brunswick Corporation said it will report earnings estimated between 48 cents and 50 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2004, up from previous guidance of 35 cents to 40 cents per share. BC also raised its estimate for the full year to betwe
Russell Athletic Renews Washington State Deal
Russell Athletic, a division of Russell Corporation, has announced the renewal and expansion of its relationship with the Washington State University athletic department, making Russell Athletic the “Official Uniform and Apparel” of Cougar football for an
Schutt Sports Inks Sponsorship Deals
Schutt Sports, the NFCA’s Official Training and Field Equipment sponsor, has renewed its agreement with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for three more years. The new contract extends sponsorship through the 2005-06 academic year. Schutt also h
Everlast Appoints Four New Independent Directors
Everlast® Worldwide Inc. has announced the appointment of Mark Ackereizen, Teddy Atlas, James McGuire Jr. and Jeffrey Schwartz to its Board effective April 16, 2004. With the addition of Messrs. Ackereizen, Atlas, McGuire and Schwartz, Everlast's Boa
Mtn. Hardwear PR Team Expands and Moves
Mountain Hardwear welcomes Cathy Wiedemer to its Rocky Mountain based media relations and communications team. Cathy comes to Mountain Hardwear from the Steamboat Ski Resort where she has worked for the last 17 years most recently as Public Relations Mana
Unifi Names Parks COB
Brian Parke has been named Unifi's Chairman of the Board, effective April 22. Parke will assume the role of Chairman in addition to his current responsibilities as President and CEO. Donald F. Orr, who has served as Chairman of the Board since March
Bosworth Appointed to VP of Sales At Top-Flite
The Top-Flite Golf Company appointmed James L. “Jamie” Bosworth to the position of VP – U.S. Sales, effective immediately. Bosworth will oversee all of the sales activities at the Company, reporting directly to Top-Flite Golf President and Chief Operating
Rebel Sport Q3 Comps up 1.8%
Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the nine months ended 27 March 2004 increased by 7.6% to $226.97 million when compared to the nine months ended 29 March 2003, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basi
Mountainsmith Hires Cisek to Cover Midwest
Peter Novak, vice president of sales for Mountainsmith, recently announced the appointment of Chet Cisek as regional sales and marketing representative for the company's Midwest states…
Columbia in License Deal for Waders and Boots
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a license agreement with C.O. Lynch Enterprises for the design, manufacture and marketing of a new line of hunting and fishing waders, as well as ankle-fit rubber boots. The collection will debut in select specialty
