Mina Promoted to CEO Foot Locker USA
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that Rick Mina has been promoted to a newly created position of President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., U.S.A. He will report to Matthew D. Serra, Foot Locker, Inc.'s President and CEO…
Federated Named as Top Retailer for Executive Women
Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that the company has been named by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of “The Top 30 Companies for Executive Women.”
St. Moritz Rounds Out Canada Rep Coverage
St. Moritz Watch Corporation (SMWC) announced that two new independent agencies have signed on to market their line of watches, stop watches and pedometers. The company appointed Alpine Exposure Inc. and Lightspeed Marketing Inc…
Volleyball Canada Names Tachikara Official Ball
Tachikara announced a new agreement with Volleyball Canada providing the company with notoriety as the “Official Volleyball of Volleyball Canada.”…
Halls Takes CEO Slot at Champs; Anderson Chief Merchant
Foot Locker, Inc. has announced the promotion of Ron Halls to the position of President & CEO, Champs Sports. Mr. Halls previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer, Champs Sports. Marla Anderson has been named EVP Merchandising…
Reebok Triples Q4 Net Income; Full Year Up 23%
Reebok International Ltd. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002 increased 200% to $16 million compared to net income of $5.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2001. Net Income for the year jumped 23%.
Net sales for the 2002 fo
The NRF Applauds Economy Focus from Dubya
The National Retail Federation welcomed President Bush's focus on the economy in Tuesday's State of the Union address, saying his proposals could significantly bolster the U.S. economy…
CLC Names Top Schools, Vendors
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) announced the top-selling CLC member institutions and manufacturers for the fiscal year-to-date. The rankings represent royalties reported July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002…
Cannondale Files Chapter 11, Sells All Assets
Cannondale Corporation has announced that it intends to file a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on today, January 28th.
Cannondale and its lenders have reached an agreement in principle that will provide t
Sport Chalet Fiscal Q3 Net Income Jumps 18.2%
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced sales for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2002 increased 7.2% to to $72.3 million. Comparable store sales increased 2.2%. Net income increased 18.2%…
Phoenix Footwear Appoints Callaway Vet as CFO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced today the appointment of Ken Wolf as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2003…
Action Performance Fiscal Q1 Profits Slip 2.5%
Action Performance Companies, Inc. reported first quarter revenues for the first quarter ended December 31, 2002 increased to $85.8 million from $84.1 million in the same period last year. Net income slipped 2.5%…
Dick’s CEO Repays Company Loan Early
Reuters is reporting that Ed Stack, chairman & CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, has already paid in full a $6.2 million company loan from May 2001. The loan had been due in 2011…
Aussie Apparel Group Acquires Brands…
Aussie Apparel Group, Ltd. signed the closing documents last month to acquire the Hot Tuna, Xisle, Piranha Boy and Piranha Girl brands from Federation Group. The definitive agreement, signed on December 17, 2002, is valued at approximately $7.5 million…
Pride Manufacturing Acquires Softspikes, Inc.
Pride Manufacturing LLC announced the acquisition of Softspikes Inc. As part of the acquisition, Pride assumes ownership of Sport Holdings Inc., which includes Softspikes Inc., as well as Trisport Ltd. of England, the leading manufacturer of cleats and re
