SGB Update

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

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

Foot Locker Benefits Big in Footaction Acquisition…

Aside from Footstar and Foot Locker and its investors, its tough to find many people that like the deal announced last week that would see the world’s-largest-athletic-specialty-retailer become even larger after acquiring 353 Footaction stores out of bank

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

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

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