66º NORTH Debuts In US Market
66º NORTH, a 77-year-old line of rugged outdoor apparel, will soon make its U.S. debut from Iceland. The company, which dates back to 1926, will mark its launch in the U.S. with a line that includes High Performance, Active Wear, Travel and Leisure, Baby
Sierra Designs Screams For PR
Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction, technical leaders of innovative outdoor clothing, gear and hydration systems today announced that it has hired Scream Agency, LLC as
its agency-of-record…
American Eagle Settles on CEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has named Jim O'Donnell Chief Executive Officer, and Roger Markfield Vice-Chairman/President of the American Eagle Division. Previously, Messrs. O'Donnell and Markfield served as Co-CEOs, positions they held since
Stage Stores Completes the Acquisition of Peebles
Stage Stores Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Peebles Inc., a privately held, similarly focused retail company headquartered in South Hill, Va. The total cost of the acquisition, including certain transaction related costs, net
Tiger Adds Two More NIke Clubs to Bag
Tiger Woods has quietly made a milestone switch to two more
golf clubs from Nike Golf as he prepares for one of the biggest challenges of the 2003 season, The TOUR Championship this week at the Champions Golf Club in
Houston, Texas. The addition of the 5
Bluetorch Taps Oaktree to Identify Acquisition Candidates
Bluetorch Inc. (formerly Aussie Apparel Group Ltd.)
has engaged OakTree Partners, an investment banking firm located in Newport Beach, California to identify and qualify acquisition candidates. Additionally, OakTree will provide access to private and in
Consumers Ain’t That Clueless…
In a new study conducted by Knowledge Networks, it was reported that celebrity endorsements may not be worth all of the hype – especially the multi-million-dollar rising star endorsements we see coming out of the sporting goods industry…
Big 5 Smokin’ Despite the Fires…
Big 5 Sporting Goods saw positive comp store performances in each of the ten states they do business, with total same-store sales for the company gaining 3.3% for the third quarter ended September 28, the company’s 31st consecutive quarter for positive co
Asics Makes a Killing on Bill…
The yellow Onitsuka Tiger shoes worn by Uma Thurman in the movie Kill Bill are giving Asics quite a boost in the global marketplace. The company produced a limited edition of these shoes, making only 3,400 pairs. The Japanese allotment sold out in less th
Amer Sees FX Rate Downside and Tougher Golf Business, But Precor Helps…
Amer Group PLC would have seen declines across the board again this quarter had it not been for the inclusion of $48.2 million in Precor sales and $23.0 million, or €20.5 million, from a favorable U.S. patent litigation case involving Precor and Brunswick
U.S. Customs Looks For Container Help…
The U.S. Customs Service is asking importers to volunteer for a new program that is expected to boost national security and expedite Customs procedures. The program calls for shipping companies, manufacturing firms and importers to upgrade their locks and
ITF and Fossil announce Davis Cup sponsorship
The International Tennis Federation (ITF)announced Fossil is to become an International Sponsor and the Official Watch of Davis Cup. The ITF and Fossil have signed a multiyear agreement, starting with the Final of the 2003 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas between
VF Stops Illegal E.U. Eastpak Imports…
VF Corp has tracked down the source of some illegal EASTPAK backpacks coming into the E.U. It appears that MCCS Trading of Holland, has been distributing backpacks that originated in the U.S. to Dutch customers via their website…
New Age Sports And Nike Create Men’s Store
New Age Sports and Nike have formed a partnership to create a one-of-a-kind new shopping experience for men – New Age Sports Nike Men's Shop. The two will be opening the first store in North America devoted to men's Nike products.
LaCrosse Q3 EPS Up 148% on Improving Retail Channel Sales
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported consolidated net income results for the third quarter increased to $2.1 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to consolidated net income of $0.9 million, or $0.15 per share in the year-ago period. Consolidated net sales
