Timberland Appoints New International Head
The Timberland Company announced the appointment of Michael J. Harrison to SVP, General Manager of International. In this role, Mr. Harrison is responsible for leading Timberland's European, Asian, Canadian and Latin American businesses. Mr. Harriso
Eddie Bauer Helps With 9/11 Memorial
Eddie Bauer and American Forests, the nation's leading nonprofit on the benefits of trees and forests, have reached their goal of raising $500,000 for the Memorial Tree Groves program…
Karbon Lands Deal With RCR…
Schure Sports announced that KARBON is the apparel of choice for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. RCR owns and operates seven of the premier resorts in Canada; two in BC, three in Alberta and two in Quebec. They will continue to outfit their ski and s
ITF Re-Elects Ricci Bitti
The Annual General Meeting of the International Tennis Federation, held in
Rio de Janeiro today, 11 September 2003, elected Francesco Ricci Bitti…
Rodale Names New President Of Men’s Health and Fitness Group
Rodale Inc announced that Tom Beusse has been
appointed President of the Men's Health and Sports Group. Steve Murphy,
President and CEO, made the announcement. Beusse begins his appointment
immediately and will continue to report to Murphy…
Sears Names Shigetomi VP Brand Development
Sears, Roebuck and Co. has named Carrie Shigetomi to the post of vice president, brand development, effective Sept. 19. She will report to Mindy Meads, Sears executive vice president and general manager, apparel…
Elder-Beerman Stakeholders See Merger Prices Rise
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. has entered into an amendment to its existing merger agreement with Wright Holdings, Inc. for the sole purpose of increasing the consideration payable to Elder-Beerman shareholders from $6.00 per share in cash to $7.05 per s
Eggers to Serve as Interim GMM at The Athletes Foot
The Athlete's Foot has named industry-veteran Chuck Eggers as General Merchandise Manager. Eggers brings over 28 years of GMM and footwear experience to the retailer. Eggers will oversee both merchandising and marketing. He has joined the company a
Wilson Partners with AEG to Promote WTA Champoinships
Wilson Racquet Sports has signed on to become the Official Grassroots Marketing Partner and consultant for the WTA Championships with AEG. AEG owns and operates the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. where the WTA Championships will be held in November..
Bauer Nike Hockey Restructures U.S. Unit
Bauer Nike Hockey announced a restructuring of its U.S.-based sales and service network to further enhance its ability to serve major American markets and maximize retailer profitability. The realignment initiatives, which take place October 1, 2003, inc
Bauer Nike Hockey Makes Key Management Appointments
As part of its recently announced restructuring of its U.S. Sales & Service organization, Bauer Nike Hockey has announced three key management assignments.
o Tom Maher will be promoted to Reg'l Business Director – U.S.
o Paul Healey is appoin
Bauer Nike Hockey Makes Sales Changes
As part of the announced restructuring of its U.S.-based sales and service network, Bauer Nike Hockey has made a number of sales changes. Dedicated reps include Dan Hill in the New York Metro territory, Rob Badger in the Mid Atlantic territory, Ryan Puch
Cutter and Buck Posts Fiscal Q1 on Flat Sales
Cutter & Buck Inc. swung to a $1.1 million net income in the quarter year ended July 31, 2003 which includes $3.2 million pretax profit from our remaining wholesale business. It also includes $1.7 million pretax restatement expenses, including expenses to
Cutter and Buck Appoints Product Group Head
Cutter & Buck announced the appointment of Henry Fielding as Vice President and Manager of the Products Group. He will be responsible for the departments that develop the company's line plans and merchandising approaches, design and develop the prod
Callaway Appoints Penicka to Head Top-Flite
Callaway Golf Company announced that Bob Penicka will be appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer of Top-Flite(R) Golf Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Callaway Golf, upon the completion of the acquisition of Top-Flite's assets later t
