West Marine to Acquire BoatU.S. Retail and Wholesale Operations
West Marine, Inc. announced that the Company will acquire BoatU.S. retail stores, catalog sales and wholesale operations for $72 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities…
Shamrock to License Riddell Name for Lacrosse
Riddell, Inc. announced that the company has signed an agreement with Shamrock Lacrosse to license Shamrock the Riddell trademark for use on a new line of lacrosse equipment…
The Athlete’s Foot Expands in Canada
The Athlete's Foot Marketing Associates, Inc., a subsidiary of The Athlete's Foot Group, Inc. has signed an agreement with Wayne Metcalf for franchise rights to open The Athlete's Foot stores throughout Calgary, Alberta in Canada…
Footstar SVP/Finance Resigns
Footstar, Inc. announced that Thomas Baumlin, Senior Vice President of Finance, has decided to leave the Company effective January 31, 2003, following a reorganization of Footstar's finance organization…
SIA Reports Chain Store SnowSports Sales Up 4.2%
SnowSports Industries America said chain stores sales were up by 4.2% for August through November compared to the same period of 2001. In dollars, that translates to $132.9 million in sales so far this year compared to $127.6 million in 2001. The unit sal
Retailers Hope Sales Will Pick Up in Second Half of the Year
Retailers are hoping for a robust economy to lift their business in 2003, but most suspect they'll have to wait awhile.
Even optimists among 12,500 top retail executives gathered in New York City this week for the annual c
The Sports Authority Lauded For Creativity
The message to the more than 12,500 retailers attending the National Retail Federation's annual convention: Focus on innovation, customer service and convenience if you want to succeed…
Boring Product, Lack of Innovation Cited for Retail Weakness
Numerous speakers at the NRF convention Monday blamed boring clothing styles and a lack of innovation as a reason for lackluster sales during the holidays. But, citing low interest rates and gains in consumer income, the National Retail Federation predic
Ward to Retain USOC Chief Executive Post
Lloyd Ward's position as chief executive of the U.S. Olympic Committee remained secure Monday after an ethics oversight committee found that he did not violate the USOC's code of ethics…
Outdoor Companies Launching Footwear Lines
Several companies already distinguished in the outdoor industry recently joined the running shoe market by adding performance footwear to their product lines. This year, two local Boulder companies look to accomplish a similar feat…
Parallel Universe? I think Not.
Recently, industry pundits attempted to draw a parallel between Levi Strauss and Nike, implying that Levi’s fall from grace may portend the same for the world's largest athletic brand. There was an article about NKE in last Sunday’s New York Times ma
Fila Back In Compliance With NYSE Listing Standards
Fila Holding S.p.A. announced that it has restored its compliance with New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE) listing standards…
Nautilus to Miss Analysts’ Q4 Expectations
Nautilus Group Inc. warned it will miss analyst's Q4 consensus estimates and that 2003 earnings will be lower than 2002. The maker of health and fitness products said Monday…
SIA: Season Shaping Up to One of Best Ever
According to SIA, Sales through the end of November at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 7.1% in dollars compared to the same time period last season…
Hartford Snags Top Rep Prize; Sporthill Signs On
Larry Hartford, principal of Laguna Niguel-based the hartford sales group, had a Merry Christmas this year. The thirty-year industry sales veteran was recently named the west coast recipient of the SGMA/SGAA/Sports Edge Magazine Sales Rep of the
