Commerce Dept. Retail Numbers for September Clouded by Slow Auto Sales…
Though at first glance retail sales may appear sluggish due to a slow automotive market, traditional retailers saw better-than-expected sales in September. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), September retail sales in the GAFS category, whi
Nike Irks the NFL Player’s Association…
It appears that Russell Simmons isn’t the only one mad at Nike these days. Now they have NFLPA president Gene Upshaw riled as well…
Gore Launches Cycling Line…
W.L. Gore has long been known for their line of must-have fabrics in the outdoor industry. Gore-Tex and Windstopper have become the measuring stick for performance fabrics, so why hasn’t the trend caught on in the cycling and running specialty markets?…
Delta Apparel Q1 Earnings Fall 67% on Lower Prices
Delta Apparel, Inc. saw net sales of $30.8 million for the quarter ended September 27, 2003, up 6.6% from $28.9 million net sales achieved in the prior year quarter. The higher sales were the result of a 21.3% increase in unit volume, partially offset by
DaKine Re-Launches Website
DAKINE will relaunch its website, www.dakine.com, for the ‘03/04 season. The site has a new design, an updated intuitive navigation system and world-class team rider action photography. The site’s goal is to provide visitors with a unique and user-friend
Keystone Ads Airboarding To Night Programs…
Keystone Resort will be adding an Airboard program at their ski area. Ann-Elise Emerson, who is launching the 2-year-old Swiss product in North America through her company, Emo-Gear, began her snow bodyboarding career out of bounds near Alpine Meadows, Ta
Malden Emerges From Chapter 11; Family Loses Control
Malden Mills Industries, Inc. announced that the Company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection intact with 1,200 employees based in Lawrence, MA, Methuen MA and Hudson, NH. Various secured and unsecured creditors have received a
Nalbach Appointed Fila EU Key Account Director
Fila has named Jay Nalbach as European Key Account Director for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Nalbach will supervise and coordinate Fila’s commercial operations with European Key Accounts in cooperation with the company’s local subsidiaries…
Top-Flite Reaches Five-Year Agreement with Union
Callaway Golf Company announced that a five-year collective bargaining agreement between its wholly owned subsidiary, The Top-Flite Golf Company, and the Boilermaker's Union Local 1851 has been ratified. The union represents the production and mainte
Burton Taps Nike for VP of Global Sales
Burton has hired Amy Buckalter as the Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company's sales division, which includes the Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Gravis and Analog brands. In her new role, Amy will head the global sales team, direct Burton'
Cannondale Bike Factory Improvements to Result in 52 Job Cuts
Improvements implemented at Cannondale's Bedford, Pennsylvania bike factory are expected to increase productivity while simultaneously reducing labor costs and increasing production flexibility. The changes, instituted by Cannondale senior managemen
Head Sees Diving Division Chief Retire
Head N.V. announced that Claudio Ferrantino, the Managing Director of the Diving Division and President of HTM Sport S.p.A., Italy, will be retiring at the end of the year.
Claudio joined the company in 1973 as the export sales director and became Preside
Timberland Q3 Profits Up 8.3% as U.S. Business Dips
The Timberland Company reported third quarter net income of $53.3 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.47, compared with third quarter 2002 net income of $49.2 million, or diluted EPS of $1.30. Third quarter revenue increased 6.6% to $444.0
Smartwool Taps ACG Vet to Run Marketing
SmartWool has hired Rob Mitchell as their new Vice President of Marketing and Products. Mitchell was formerly the head of marketing for Nike ACG. Prior to his work with Nike ACG,Mitchell served as President and COO of Trailworks.com, an internet-based c
TimBuk2 Taps Mountainsmith and Adds New Reps
Timbuk2 Designs has hired Mike Valvano as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Valvano was formerly Vice President of Sales at Mountainsmith in Boulder, Colorado…
