Brunswick Names Lowe VP and Controller
Brunswick Corporation has named Alan L. Lowe the company's vice president and controller, replacing Peter G. Leemputte, who was recently promoted to senior vice president – chief financial officer. Lowe will report to Leemputte…
Amerex Calls In Earthbound and Debonair Creations
Amerex Group has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with Earthbound, LLC, a brand management and licensing organization. The agreement provides Amerex with the ability to develop and strengthen the visibility of its Weather Tamer proprietary br
Coastcast Chairman Won’t Acquire Company
Coastcast Corporation reported that the Chairman is no longer pursuing an acquisition of the company. The Board of Directors of the company have agreed that it is too expensive and not in the best interest of all the shareholders to continue as an SEC-re
Sport Haley Narrows Q4 Loss on Ben Hogan Strength
Sport-Haley reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increased 13% to $5.9 million from net sales of approximately $5.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year. Net loss for Q4 was approximately ($146,000), an improvement of 66% compared w
Vans Q1 Better Than Expected; Net Income Up 145%
Vans announced net sales for the base business for the fiscal first quarter (excluding skateparks expected to be closed) increased 5.2% to $126.2 million, compared to $120.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the base business in
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…
