Rip Curl Founders Leave Posts; New CEO Named
Rip Curl Group has announced that the company founders had left their executive positions and the head of its Australian unit, David Lawn, had been promoted to CEO of the entire group…
Royal Completes Action to Become Private Entity
Royal Precision, Inc. and Royal Associates, Inc. have announced that Royal Precision stockholders, holding more than a majority of the issued and outstanding shares, have approved the merger of RA Merger Sub, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RA into Roya
Tommy Hilfiger Replaced as Chairman of Company
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation announced that Joel Horowitz has been named Chairman of the Company, replacing Tommy Hilfiger, who will resume his long-time role as Honorary Chairman and Principal Designer…
Warnaco Emerges from Chapter 11; Will Trade on NASDAQ
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that its Plan of Reorganization became effective Tuesday and the Company has formally emerged from Chapter 11 under the Bankruptcy Code…
Target Corp. Extends Retail License Agreement with Cherokee
Cherokee Inc. announced that Target Corporation has exercised their option to extend their agreement for the Cherokee brand through January 2005…
AAMI Signs Agreement with Nations Best Sports
American Ammunition, Inc. has announced that it has been approved as a vendor for Nations Best Sports assured payment program, which guarantees payment of all its individual members…
The Ski Market Secures $10 Million Credit Line
LaSalle Retail Finance announced that it has provided a $10 million, three-year, revolving credit facility to The Ski Market Ltd., Inc…
Fisher Named Stein Mart CEO
As expected, Michael D. Fisher began his tenure as chief executive officer of Stein Mart, Inc., replacing the retiring John H. (Jack) Williams, Jr. who served the Company for 23 years. The planned succession was previously announced on June 3, 2002…
Jones and Wills Take Direct Control of Parisian
Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that in addition to his role as President and CEO of Saks Department Store Group, George Jones has assumed operating leadership of Parisian, SDSG's specialty department store division. Kevin Wills has been promot
Wilansky Named CEO at Filene’s Basement
Value City Department Stores announced the appointment of Heywood Wilansky as President and CEO to head Filene's Basement Inc…
Gottschalks Announces 5-Point Plan to Strengthen Financial Structure
Gottschalks Inc. announced a 5-Point Strategic and Financial Positioning Plan designed to strengthen the Company's financial structure and position the West Coast department store retailer for stable long-term growth…
O’Neill Makes Splash into Surfing Industry
O'Neill Clothing's decision to sponsor the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach is a signal that the company plans to compete more fiercely with industry titans such as Quiksilver and Billabong, executives said…
Quiksilver Makes Senior Executive Promotions
Quiksilver Inc. announced several executive promotions for the company's domestic business. Greg Ziegler, formerly executive vice president of operations, becomes chief operating officer. The copany also named presidents of its men's and women&
SGAA January Agent News
For the second year in row, the Coach & Connect program, co-sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association International and the Sporting Goods Agents Association was a jam-packed event, attended by sales agents who were given the opportunity t
InSport International Rebrands Corporate Identity
Seeking to invigorate its position as the leading specialized manufacturer of athletic apparel, InSport International released its new brand identity to the trade last week during the Outdoor Retailer Show…
