Goody’s Settles with Hilfiger in Trademark Suit
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with Tommy Hilfiger resolving all outstanding issues arising out of the previously disclosed action brought by Tommy Hilfiger against Goody's…
Kmart Files to Recover $49 Million From Vendor
Kmart Holding Corporation confirms that it has filed a complaint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Handleman Company to recover the $49 million critical vendor payment Kmart paid to Handleman at the outset of Kmart
EB Acquisition Continues Fight for Elder-Beerman
EB Acquisition, Ltd. has responded to statements made by members of the Board of Directors of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. on June 26. Among other issues, these statements addressed the issues of break-up fees in the merger agreement and the process of
Johnson Outdoors to Replace Head of Diving Unit
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is conducting a worldwide search for a new head for the company's Global Diving business based in France, following the departure of Mr. Mamdouh Ashour from the company. The unit manufactures and markets diving equipment and in
Elder-Beerman Acquired by Investment Group
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the sale of the company to Wright Holdings, Inc., a company formed by Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Incorporated. The merger agreement
Nike Breaks $10 Billion Barrier in Fiscal Year; Profits Up 13%
NIKE, Inc. reported Q4 revenues increased 11% to $3.0 bn, versus $2.7 bn for the same period last year. Fourth quarter net income jumped 18.1% to $246.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, compared to Q4 2002. Full year revenues increased 8.0% to $10.7
West Marine Warns On Q2 Earnings; Reaffirms on Q3, Q4
West Marine, Inc. announced Thursday that sales for the second quarter would be approximately $232 million to $233 million. Comparable stores sales for the quarter are estimated to decrease by approximately 4.5% to 4.7%. WMAR now expects to earn between
Nike Issues Statement on High Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed on technical grounds a case in which Nike was seeking to reaffirm the First Amendment right to free and open debate. Nike had challenged in the High Court a California state court ruling that adopted a legal standa
Next, Inc. to Acquire Kid’s Licensed Products Company
Next Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire the business of Lil Fan and affiliates, a privately held sales and marketing company located in Noblesville, Indiana. NEXT anticipates that Lil Fan will generate revenue of approximately $5 million for the
Kmart Sourcing Chief Resigns
Kmart Holding Corporation announced Tuesday that William D. Underwood, Executive Vice President, Sourcing and Global Operations, resigned from the Company, effective immediately…
REI to Offer Store Pick-up for Online Orders
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has launched its first REI Store Pickup service for online orders. Customers placing orders through REI.com or REI-OUTLET.com now have the
option of picking them up at any REI store free of shipping charges…
Nike Wins the Basketball Summer Trifecta…
Nike Inc. won the trifecta this week, with the addition of Kobe Bryant to its player roster. Nike declined to disclose terms of the deal, but estimates put it at roughly $45 million. Bryant last year paid $8 million to get out of his six-year contract w
adidas-Salomon and Intersport in Strategic Agreement
adidas-Salomon and the INTERSPORT International Corporation (IIC) announced Tuesday the signing of a four-year strategic agreement that lays a strong foundation for future business strategies and strengthens the selling and distribution process of both gr
Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June
Reuters is reporting that U.S. consumer confidence was broadly unchanged in June, contrary to expectations, as cautiousness over business conditions tempered optimism over rallying stocks, the Conference Board reported on Tuesday…
GBMI Gets Design Award for Diesel
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. received the “Best Women's Footwear Collection” award for the third annual Sportswear International Fashion Awards (SIFAS) for Fall/Winter 2003/2004. The winners were selected from a global pool of brands that “possess e
