Jantzen Taps KraftWorks for Branding Campaign
KraftWorks has been named agency of record for Jantzen Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Perry Ellis International Inc. Jantzen has tapped the agency to create a branding campaign for the company that will reposition the label as the casual lifestyle br
Dyer to Resign from Sears Consumer Direct Post
Dave Dyer, the chief executive officer who led a recovery at Lands' End before its subsequent sale to Sears last year, told employees Wednesday he would leave his current post as head of Sears' customer direct division on Aug. 8 to pursue other
Finish Line Promotes Four Regionals to VP
The Finish Line announced that John Dickkut, Al Goizueta, Mark Kirby, and Mark Lallathin have been named Regional Vice Presidents…
Puma Q2 Earnings Jump 124% on 46% Sales Gain
Puma reported that second quarter consolidated sales increased 46.1% to €300.9 ($342.2) million. On a currency neutral basis, sales were up 56.8%. Apparel gained 63.4% and footwear grew 41.2% in the quarter. In the Americas, positive growth in the U.S.
JJB Sports Fights Price Fixing Fine
JJB Sports PLC notes the decision of the Office of Fair Trading in its examination into allegations of price-fixing regarding replica football kits.
JJB is very disappointed that the OFT have found it to be guilty of price-fixing; a charge which it belie
Finish Line Airs Joint Nike Ad
The Finish Line announced the continuation of its marketing partnership with Nike as their latest cooperative television commercial breaks on national television this weekend. The commercial highlights that Finish Line carries the best selection of Nike S
JJB, Umbro Hit With Price Fixing Fines…
The U.K.’s Office of Fair Trading last week handed out over £18.6 million, or about $30 million, in fines to more than 10 businesses and the Manchester United club in the alleged price-fixing scheme for Umbro replica football (soccer) shirts. The OFT sai
Russell Ekes Out Q2 Sales Gain With Acquisition Help; Beats Street Earnings Call
Russell Corporation reported fiscal 2003-second quarter net sales of $267.9 million, a 6% increase over the comparable period last year. The Company also reported earnings per diluted share of $.20 versus a loss of ($.19) per diluted share in the 2002-se
Liquidmetal Q2 Loss Widens as Sales Triple
Liquidmetal(R) Technologies, Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter increased 199% to $6.4 million from revenues of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2002. Due to restructuring efforts, the loss from continuing operations in the second quarte
Court Rules in Favor Of Nautilus
The Nautilus Group announced the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of The Nautilus Group on a motion for preliminary injunction, and entered an order now barring ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. from using the m
K2, Inc. Adds Worth to Brand Stable
K2 announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the stock of softball powerhouse Worth, Inc. The parties anticipate that the purchase price, which will not be disclosed, will be a combination of K2 common stock and cash, plus the as
Callaway To See More Than $1 Million in Big Easy Settlement
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has received an additional $800,000 in cash settlements from a group of defendants charged with selling “Big Easy” golf clubs, bringing total cash settlements in the case to over $1 million…
Finish Line Opens 500th Store
The Finish Line will open its 500th retail store at the Mall of America on Friday, August 1, 2003. To celebrate the grand opening, Finish Line will give away 500 pairs of shoes to the first 500 customers in line…
Nugent Tapped to Head Ex Officio Merchandising
Ex Officio carved out a new senior management position focusing on merchandising and design. Pat Nugent will head up the overall product and inventory strategy, including management of product development, agent relationships, manufacturing strategy, and
GloTech Sponsors Courier Championship
GloTech Industries announced that it will sponsor the North American Cycle Courier Championships in Washington DC on August 1-3, 2003.
