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Malaysia makers to focus on quality to achieve growth
19 February 2013
Malaysia's textile and clothing industry is planning to focus on three key areas - higher value fashion, dyeing and finishing, and technical textiles - to sustain strong growth and continue to compete with significantly lower-cost competition elsewhere in Asia.
US: Columbia Sportswear exec McCormick resigns
16 August 2012
Michael McCormick, executive vice president of global sales and marketing at outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear, has resigned for personal reasons.
US: Perry Ellis and Callaway Golf extend agreement
11 April 2012
Perry Ellis has extended its licence agreement to design, manufacture and distribute apparel and related accessories with Callaway Golf.
US: Perry Ellis buys Ben Hogan golf brand
17 February 2012
Apparel firm Perry Ellis International Inc has bought the Ben Hogan golf brand from Callaway Golf Co in a move that reinforces its focus on golf lifestyle clothing.
UK: House of Fraser hires director of e-commerce
28 January 2011
UK department store chain House of Fraser has announced the appointment of Andy Harding to the position of director of e-commerce.
US: Callaway Golf widens FY net loss
26 January 2011
Callaway Golf Company has announced a wider full-year loss of US$29.3m, compared with $20.9m last year, due to a dip in the US golf market.
FRANCE: Hagen to head Puma in EEA
23 July 2010
German sporting goods firm Puma, a subsidiary of French conglomerate PPR, has confirmed the appointment of Alexander Hagen as its new general manager, European Economic Area (EEA).
US: Callaway expects slow sales recovery
17 June 2010
Golf wear firm Callaway Golf Company has estimated that its second quarter net sales will be in the range of $295 - $305m, broadly flat from last year.
US: Callaway Q1 profit set to rise
19 April 2010
Callaway Golf is poised to post a healthy increase in first quarter profit, boosted by a double-digit sales surge in the first three months of 2010.
US: Perry Ellis swings to FY profit
22 March 2010
Apparel company Perry Ellis International has swung into profit for the full fiscal year, buoyed by improved margins that offset lower FY sales.
US: Perry Ellis launches Top-Flite in Kmart
9 March 2010
Perry Ellis International is launching a range of golf apparel under the Top-Flite brand at Kmart after signing an agreement with Sears Holdings Corporation.
US: Callaway Golf swings to loss after challenging year
28 January 2010
Apparel seller Callaway Golf Company has swung to a full-year net loss for 2009, blaming the challenging economic and market conditions.
CHINA: Shop owner jailed after counterfeit golf raid
22 January 2010
The Shanghai Huangpu District People's Court has sentenced a retail shop owner in the Chinese city, Fan Chaokui, to serve a seven month jail term and pay a fine after being convicted of selling counterfeit golf equipment including apparel.
INDIA: Callaway launches Callaway Golf India unit
13 January 2010
Callaway Golf Company has announced the formation of Callaway Golf India, a wholly-owned subsidiary that establishes a direct presence within the country.
US: Voith to head Golf and Sportswear at Perry Ellis
2 October 2009
Apparel maker Perry Ellis International has promoted John (‘Jack’) Voith to the post of president of its golf and sportswear division.
US: Perry Ellis exiting men’s specialty store business
23 March 2009
Apparel maker Perry Ellis International Inc is exiting the men’s specialty store business and its Dockers outerwear license in a bid to save up to $8m.
US: Perry Ellis to join forces with Callaway Golf
23 March 2009
Perry Ellis International has been licensed to design, manufacture and distribute Callaway golf and sportswear apparel in the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
US: Gary Sims named MD of J Lindeberg USA
5 November 2008
Casual apparel maker People's Liberation Inc has appointed veteran golf and apparel industry executive Gary Sims as managing director of its J Lindeberg USA unit.
US: TaylorMade-Adidas Golf to buy Ashworth
13 October 2008
TaylorMade-adidas Golf, a subsidiary of sporting goods giant Adidas Group, is to buy golf inspired sportwear maker Ashworth Inc for $28.1m in a deal that makes it one of the world’s leading golf apparel companies.
US: Callaway Golf boss signs extended employment deal
8 September 2008
Golf wear brand Callaway Golf Company and its president and CEO George Fellows have agreed to amend and extend the term of his employment agreement until December 2011.
US: Two new appointments to drive Columbia sales
27 June 2008
Outdoor apparel and footwear maker Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Tim Bartels as its new vice president of global footwear sales and promoted Mitch Fields to vice president of global apparel sales.
US: Ashworth acquires Sun Ice trademarks
17 January 2008
Golf sportswear maker Ashworth has announced the acquisition of the Sun Ice and Sunice trademarks from Fletcher Leisure Group.
US: McCormick to lead European ops at Columbia Sportswear
12 September 2007
Columbia Sportswear European general manager, Paul Gils, has resigned from the company for personal reasons it was revealed yesterday (11 September).
US: Fila USA appoints Peter Holmberg to golf sales post
21 August 2007
Fila USA has named athletic apparel industry veteran Peter Holmberg as its national sales manager, Golf & Corporate.
US: Ashworth taps Fadel as president, sets staff reduction
25 May 2007
Edward Fadel has rejoined golfwear supplier Ashworth Inc as president. He succeeds Gary (Sims) Schneiderman, who has left the firm.
US: Sport-Haley to buy out joint-venture member
25 September 2006
Golf apparel firm Sport-Haley has agreed to buy Explorer Gear USA’s 49% stake in Reserve Apparel Group and to settle all potential claims between the companies and their respective affiliates.
US: Senior appointments at Callaway Golf
21 July 2006
Two new senior vice presidents have joined the ranks at Callaway Golf Company, aimed at driving the company’s international strategy and overseeing manufacturing operations.
US: Callaway Q1 sales flat
12 April 2006
Net sales at Callaway Golf Company for the first quarter ending 31 March 2006 look set to hit US$300m, level with the figure for the same period last year.
UK: Ashworth extends Ryder Cup partnership
13 March 2006
Golf wear company Ashworth has signed a deal to become lead vendor and official licensee of the September 2006 Ryder Cup golf event in Ireland.
US: Cutter & Buck names new CEO, president
8 March 2006
Upscale sportswear company Cutter & Buck has appointed a new chief executive and a new president.
