Nike Sues FIFA Over Women’s World Cup Trademark
Nike, Inc. has sued FIFA, soccer's world governing body, over the phrase “USA 2003”. Nike claims in its suit that it has the right to use the phrase to promote the U.S. women's national team even though trademark rights might be violated in the
Converse Signs Five NBA First-Round Draft Picks
Nike took little time in ramping up the endorsement roster at newly-minted subsidiar Converse. In a move that signals its redoubled commitment to performance basketball, sports marketing and its authentic basketball heritage, Converse announced that it h
When Worlds Collide…
Suunto and Microsoft have joined forces in an effort to make their shared vision of “a world in which small, connected, intelligent devices can deliver highly personalized, customized information to people wherever they are…”
Callaway Inks Bag and Timepiece License Deals
Callaway Golf has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with TRG Accessories, which is also a global licensee for the Swiss Army Brands and Timberland Company travel gear businesses, to create and sell a Callaway Golf Gear collection of golf trav
The Finish Line Sees Q2 Earnings Jump 93%
The Finish Line reported net income for the thirteen weeks ended August 30, 2003 was $17.5 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, an increase of 93% versus net income of $9.1 million or $.37 per diluted share for Q2 for the year-ago period. Net sales in
Varsity Completes Merger
Varsity Brands has completed the proposed merger of the company with VB Merger Corporation, a subsidiary of VBR Holding Corporation. As previously announced, in the merger, each issued and outstanding share of Varsity common stock, other than treasury sha
NRF: Retail still Bullish on Holiday, But September Slowed
The latest findings of the NRF-BTM Executive Opinion Survey (EOS), a monthly index by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM) show just how far the industry has come in the past year since the EOS was launched. Th
Dick’s SG Adds Chief Administrative Officer
William R. Newlin has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Dick's. Newlin, who was most recently Chairman and CEO of Buchanan Ingersoll, one of the nation's premiere law firms, will work with CEO Ed Stack and
Iacon Lanches New Outlet Store Concept
Iacon, Inc., a retail store division of Oakley, Inc., announced that it will be introducing a new retail concept, Sunglass Club, which will focus on high-quality outlet retail opportunities with two stores planned to open in 2004…
Skechers Signs Jeans Licensee
Skechers USA, Inc. has named Federal Jeans, Inc. the licensee for Somethin' Else from Skechers-branded junior sportswear apparel in the United States and Canada. The line will launch in department stores in August 2004…
Stride Rite Q3 Earnings Down on Higher Tax Rate
The Stride Rite Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 were $139.7 million, an increase of 2% from the net sales of $137.0 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2002. Net income for the quarter declined 9.0% to $6.4 mill
RLX Extends Aspen Uniform Deal
Aspen/Snowmass skiers and riders will continue to see a lot of the RLX logo as RLX Ralph Lauren announced that it will be the official uniform supplier to Aspen Skiing Company for another four years. RLX was previously awarded the Aspen/Snowmass uniform
CPSC Hits Brunswick with Million Dollar Bike Fine
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has fined Brunswick Corp. $1 million stemming from allegations that the maker of Mongoose and Roadmaster bicycles didn't report knowledge of 31 serious incidents involving defective forks on the bikes in a timel
RLX Chooses Primaloft For Aspen/Snowmass Uniforms
PrimaLoft Insulation Technology has been chosen as the
insulation of choice for the new Aspen/Snowmass uniform program that was awarded to RLX Ralph Lauren for the next four years…
Timbuk2 Sponsors 2003 Bicycle Messenger Championships
Continuing its faithful support of the bicycle messenger community worldwide, Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. was a proud sponsor of the 11th annual Cycle Messenger World Championships, September 12 -14, in Seattle, WA, and the 6th annual North American Cycle Couri
