Copeland’s Sports Sold to New York Firm
Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill and Co., a private equity firm based in New York, has bought a controlling interest in CA-based Copeland's Sports. Terms of the deal were not released. BRS portfolio companies include Au Bon Pain, California Pizza Kitche
Russell Acquires Jagged Edge Outdoor Company
Jagged Edge, a mountain clothing company founded in Telluride in 1991, has been acquired by Russell Corp. Jagged Edge, now located in Moab, Utah, has retail stores in Telluride, Breckenridge and Crested Butte…
Tommy Hilfiger Launches Apparel in Korea
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. announced a new retail licensing agreement with SK Global Co., Ltd. for the distribution of Tommy Hilfiger products in South Korea…
Gander Mountain December Comps Jump 9.8%
Gander Mountain reported a 10.6% increase in comparable store sales for the months of November and December. November sales increased by 9.8%, while December sales saw a gain of 11.1%…
Hush Puppies Appoints Neal to Head International Unit
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. announced the appointment of Byron M. (Mark) Neal to the position of President, Hush Puppies International…
Forzani Corp. Stores Take December Comp Dip
The Forzani Group Ltd. announced total retail system sales were up 7.5% over the prior year. Corporate comparable store sales decreased 5.3%, while franchise comparable store sales increased 9.7% for the Christmas selling season…
Scott Promoted to Chairman of Smith and Wesson Corp.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced the promotion of Bob Scott to chairman of Smith & Wesson Corp…
Tommy Armour Golf Announces New Senior Management Team
Tommy Armour Golf Company announced a new management team that will be responsible for leading the reinvigoration of one the golf industry’s most storied franchises…
Golf Galaxy Names McCormick CMO
Golf Galaxy, Inc., the Everything for the Game(TM) golf retailer announced that Mick McCormick has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer…
Sears CEO Under Some Pressure to Show Results Soon
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chief Executive Alan Lacy was riding high seven months ago. The company's credit card business was cruising along nicely, stores were being remodeled, and Sears' stock hit a four-year high of nearly $60 per share. But
Breach of Contract Suit against American Skiing Is Dismissed
Park City-based American Skiing Co. claimed victory Thursday after a judge rebuffed a New England consortium's lawsuit over its derailed $91.4 million bid to buy Colorado's Steamboat ski resort last year…
Despite Strong Holiday Sales, L.L. Bean Considers Downsizing
Despite a disappointing holiday season for many retailers, L.L. Bean Inc., had its best December ever, but the strong month may not be enough to avoid downsizing in a “deflationary retail market.”
Footstar Athletic Reports Flat December Comps
Footstar, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the period ended December 28, 2002 increased 2.1%.
Comparable store sales at Meldisco increased 4.0%, and comparable store sales for the athletic segment decreased 0.2%. Due to the calendar shift, s
Big 5 Strategy Wins Over Market…
The largest sporting goods retailer on the West Coast keeps winning over the pundits as they consistently execute against their time-tested strategies. Senior management and buyers alike will often tell vendors, “Don’t try to tell us how to do it, we kno
Reebok Goes “DOH” in Classic Campaign…
Just when you think the brand finally has its message right. Right when retailers are starting to feel like the brand might mean something again to the trend-setting urban male. Someone comes up with a campaign that makes even the most loyal Reebok supp
