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
Deckers Raises Guidance on Better Prospects for Year ‘Round Business…
The Teva brand had its had its best quarter in Deckers company history in Q1 and the company saw UGG sales transcend its usual back-half niche to post a 226% increase in sales for that brand. The expansion of the Teva brand beyond its traditional open-to
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
Peter Benjamin is New COO at GBMI
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. announced the appointment of Peter Benjamin to the role of Chief Operating Officer of GBMI. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of company operations at GBMI, from the moment an order arrives at GBMI until it is
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
SGMA Report Sees Fitness Participation Rise, Team Sports Lag in 2003…
The SGMA released their study on sports participation trends for 2003 which revealed what many vendors and manufacturers have already been witnessing in their sales numbers. The study takes a very detailed look at nearly every form of sport imaginable, an
Columbia’s War on Counterfeiting…
Columbia Sportswear is continuing its tactical assault on counterfeiters, and has recently conducted three simultaneous raids on Malaysian Factory Outlet Stores selling copies of its brands. The raids took place at three separate Factory Outlet Stores in
JJB Sports Feeling Pinch from Apparel Competition…
British retailer JJB Sports said it is “satisfied” with its business in its last fiscal year as it turned the corner on improving margins in the back half of the year. But heavy competition in the value clothing category that hurt sales in the last year
VF Acquires Italian Outdoor Firm; Moves to Establish EU Expansion Foothold…
VF Corporation has added another brand to its growing outdoor coalition, announcing a deal last week to acquire Green Sport Monte Bianco of Aosta, Italy. The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount, but was funded through cash reserves…
SG Trade Groups Rally Support in D.C…
Washington, DC is being bombarded with sporting goods industry executives, athletes, and lobbyists this spring, as one trade organization after another heads for The Hill. Led by the Outdoor Industry Association’s Capital Summit in April (BOSS_0415), D.C
Huffy Focuses Efforts; Net Loss Grows…
Even though Huffy reported that sales are in-line with its previously issued guidance, the company will post a larger-than-expected net loss for the first quarter of 2004. Huffy said this quarter’s net loss will be “significantly higher” than last year’s
Unions Cry Foul to U.N. in Nike’s Canada Factory Moves…
Labor unions upset with Nike’s decision to shutter two Canadian factories that produce product for its Bauer Nike Hockey division are taking their dispute to the United Nations, calling on U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to confront Nike with its respon
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
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
