Creditor Takes Lead in Cannondale Bid…
Cannondale’s creditors weren’t happy with bankruptcy proceedings on Friday that saw the appointment of one the company’s largest creditors, Pegasus Partners II, as the “stalking horse” in auction proceedings scheduled for March 20, 2003 Company assets…
REI Gains With Multi-Channel Strategy…
While most retailers in our industry gave up on the Internet after its initial hype — and sold out their online brand presence to someone else — we are starting to see investments in the category start to pay off for some key retail nameplates…
Deckers Positions Brands for Growth
DECK shares were off 5.3% for the week to close at $4.60 on Friday even as the company surpassed analyst’s earnings estimates. Net earnings for the quarter nearly tripled to $1.36 million, compared to $506,000 in the previous year's quarter…
Stride Rite Sees FY03 Cap Ex Down 17%
According to its 10-K report filing, Stride Rite Corp. expects to see a 17% decrease in Cap Ex versus fiscal 2002. SRR expects capital expenditures of $10 million for the year ending November 28, 2003. The company posted capital expenditures of $ 12.1
Buffett Walks on Burlington Deal…
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. has cancelled its $579 million cash offer to acquire Burlington Industries, Inc. out of bankruptcy court. The deal, initially announced February 11, 2003, was terminated by Warren Buffett’s BRK after a Delaware bankruptcy judge b
Honest, Your container Fell Off a Ship…
We have either used the story or heard the story in our careers, but it appears that containers really DO fall off of boats in the Pacific Ocean…
Billabong Shares Hit Undertow…
Shares of the Australian surf lifestyle brand were down 8.9% in heavy trading late last week after the company backed off earlier guidance on fiscal ‘03 earnings. BBG closed at A$5.35 on Friday after three days of trading that saw over 10.4 million share
Exchange Rates Hurt and Benefit Head…
Head N.V. expects 2003 sales and profits to be flat or lower than the results reported in 2002 – results impacted a great deal by currency exchange rates & rules.
Net sales for 2002 declined 1.1% to $387.5 million. HED company saw a net loss of $2.6 mi
Escalade To Buy Back Stock…
Escalade, Inc. will purchase of up to $3 million of its common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. ESCA’s Board of Directors authorized the buy-back at the company’s quarterly meeting…
GBMI Acquires Pony Brand, Partners with The Firm
Global Brand Marketing, Inc., (GBMI) and The Firm jointly announced Monday the formation of a new entity, Pony International, LLC that will own, control and exploit the Pony brand on a global basis. As the owner of a majority interest in the new entity,
Footwear Specialties Sees 46% Sales Increase in 2002
Footwear Specialties International, parent company of Nautilus Safety Footwear, SkidBuster Shoes and Third Watch Public Safety Footwear, announced at their annual meeting that their “Ultimate” Service standards contributed to their 46% sales increase over
LaCrosse Footwear Narrows 2002 Loss; Posts Q4 Profit
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. 2002 net sales declined to $97.8 million from $125.3 million in 2001. The full year 2002 net loss was $5.1 million, or a net loss of $0.87 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.9 million, or a net loss of $1.35 per share, in 200
Mossimo 2002 Earnings Up 24% on 19% Revenue Rise
Mossimo, Inc. reported fiscal 2002 revenue increased 19.3% to $19.9 million compared to $16.7 million in fiscal 2001. The Company reported fiscal 2002 earnings before benefit for income taxes of $7.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to earnin
Footwear Specialties Hires Dave Bartels as Sales VP
Footwear Specialties, Int'l, parent company of Nautilus Safety Footwear, SkidBuster Shoes, and 3rd Watch Footwear, announced that it has hired Dave Bartels as its new Western Regional V.P. of Sales…
The Spiegel Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
The Spiegel Group announced that it appointed James M. Brewster senior vice president and chief financial officer for The Spiegel Group on February 26, 2003…
