San Antonio Golf-Hat Maker Halts Production
After 59 years of making headwear, San Antonio-based Texace, now a golf hat manufacturing firm, has stopped production, leaving about 150 employees without a job…
Big 5 Pro Forma 2002 Net Income Jumps 60%
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported net sales increased 7.2% to $667.5 million compared to $622.5 million for fiscal year 2001. Same store sales increased 4.0% over the prior fiscal year. Pro forma net income available to common stockholders for fiscal 2002 g
GSI Commerce Will Operate Rockport Online Store
GSI Commerce, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Rockport Company, Inc. for GSI Commerce to operate the online retail store at rockport.com…
Asics Adds New York Metro Sales Agency
ASICS has announced that Trilogy Sales Group, Inc. will represent the ASICS Brand in the New York Metro territory. Trilogy, led by head rep Glenn Walls, is based in Exton, PA, and their sales territory will be Eastern PA, Long Island, New Jersey, New York
Asics Signs Sponsorship Deal with DC Marathon
ASICS has announced it has agreed to a multi-year, long-term sponsorship with the Washington DC Marathon. This long-term relationship permits ASICS to be the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the March event….
Coleman Licenses Name for Storage Products
O'Sullivan Industries Holdings, Inc. announced a strategic licensing agreement between O'Sullivan Furniture and The Coleman Company, Inc. that grants O'Sullivan a license to use the Coleman brand on a new line of storage products called Col
Michael Jordan Still Nation’s Favorite Sports Star
Even though Michael Jordan has played his last NBA All Star game and is no longer one of the NBA's star performers, he is still, by a wide margin, the nation's favorite sports star. He is enormously popular both on and off the court. The next f
SIA: Hard Goods Sales Up 43.8% in Chain Stores
Chain store sales for snow sports equipment and apparel were up 2.2 percent for August through December compared to the same period of 2001. In dollars, that translates to $293.9 million in sales so far this year compared to
$287.6 million in 2001. The u
Tachikara Renews Longtime Partnership with the NAIA
Continuing a 24-year relationship, Tachikara USA, Inc., has extended its status as The Official Volleyball Supplier of the NAIA under terms of a new five-year agreement effective until December, 2007…
Burlington Industries Contender Tries Block on Buffett
The battle is on for control of Burlington Industries Inc., as a rival investor said Wednesday he has enough support to block Burlington's proposed sale to investment guru Warren Buffett…
Vail Resorts, Inc. Reveals SEC Probe
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has informed the Company that the SEC has issued a formal order of investigation with respect to the Company…
Former TNF Execs Settle SEC Fraud Allegations
Securities and Exchange Commission regulators said three former executives of outdoor apparel manufacturer North Face Inc have agreed to settle charges of accounting fraud related to allegations they inflated financial results…
Timberland Promotes Steere to Run Outdoor Performance
Jay Steere has been promoted to the position of global category director, outdoor performance at The Timberland Company. He reports directly to Marc Schneider, senior vice president, global product management…
Yue Yuen To Invest $160 Million In Expansion Drive
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd, the world's largest shoe firm, on Tuesday said it has set aside between $150 million and $160 million to increase production lines and boost its materials business…
Russell Corp Shows Dramatic Turnaround in 2002
Russell Corporation announced net sales for 2002 increased $3.4 million, or 0.3%, to $1.164 billion versus $1.161 billion in fiscal 2001. Excluding sales from businesses that were acquired or discontinued, 2002 net sales on an ongoing basis increased 2%
