PSIA Hires Fry as Demo Team Manager
Stephen Over, executive director of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, appointed Katie Fry of Aspen, Colorado as new teams manager of the PSIA and AASI Demonstration Teams…
Fera Hires A Bevy of New Sales Reps
Fera International has hired a bevy of new sales reps as part of a renewed focus on the company's three outdoor apparel brands: FERA skiwear, Meister Sport Knits, and AVUS technical outdoor gear…
SEC Files Suit Against Sport-Haley
Sport-Haley, Inc. has reported that on September 26, 2003, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against the Company, its Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer, Robert
Rocky Shoes and Boots Snags Military Boot Deal
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. announced it has entered into a $6.1 million agreement with Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company to manufacture boots for delivery to the U.S. military. This agreement in non-cancelable and will be accretive to earnings. Ship
Callaway Nabs eBay Counterfeit Club Seller
Callaway Golf Company's investigation of counterfeit golf club sales on eBay.com has resulted in the successful criminal prosecution of an individual in Erie County, New York, and the raid of a factory in China. The counterfeit clubs were tracked to
McMullin Takes Leave at adidas America; Stutts to Head Unit
Ross McMullin, President and CEO of adidas America and Member of the Executive Board of adidas-Salomon AG responsible for North America, has decided to take a leave of absence due to health reasons. For an interim period, starting immediately, adidas Amer
The Finish Line to Look Beyond the Mall…
The Finish Line laid out a revised strategy for growth as the traditionally mall-based retailer pointed to the addition of stores in “lifestyle centers” and even street locations that will push the company’s store count projection above the 800 door level
Vans Sees U.S. Upside in Fiscal Q2…
Vans. Inc. gave back just a bit of their nice share gain from last week, closing down 3.9% for the week to close at $10.76 on Friday. The company saw a 22.3% increase in net income on a 4.6% increase in sales for the fiscal first quarter ended August 30,
Hogan Puts Haley in the Fairway Again…
Sport Haley pointed to the now year-old Ben Hogan apparel collections for the increase in sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2003 ended June 30, 2003.
Net sales of the Ben Hogan apparel line increased 146% to $1.7 million, or 29% of total
Stride Rite Could Use a Tax Credit Too…
Stride Rite had to look beyond its traditional base for growth in its fiscal third quarter, pointing to 6.0% growth in the Tommy Hilfiger Footwear business and a 10% gain in Sperry Top-Sider sales while the Children’s business grew just 1.0% for the perio
Converse Crafts Its First Dream Team…
Nike took little time in ramping up the endorsement roster at newly-minted subsidiary Converse. In a move that signals its redoubled commitment to performance basketball, sports marketing and its authentic basketball heritage, Converse announced that it
The Web is Driving Store Level Sales…
Retailers Beware! The Internet is stealing your customers… Or, so the perception was in the not too distant past. Today, many retailers are making the Internet work for them, bringing more customers into the store…
NRF Report Sees Dimmer Retail View…
The latest Executive Opinion Survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM) indicates that even as the retail sales outlook remains upbeat versus a year ago, pricing pressure continues to impact the ov
Nike Lays Out Refined U.S. Consumer Strategy; Company Pegs Soccer as Key Focus…
Last week was an important week for Nike’s communication to its investors — and Sports Executive Weekly had the exclusive opportunity to bring the news home to the industry. At the Annual Investor Day held Thursday inside the Emerald City, SEW was able
Brunswick Must Fork Over a Million Bucks in Recall Snafu…
The Brunswick Corporation is paying the price for not promptly reporting product defects to the Consumer Safety Products Commission. In April of 2002 the company announced a voluntary recall of all 103,000 Mongoose and Roadmaster Bicycles outfitted with B
