Russell Corp sale

Sportswear company Russell Corporation is set to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, in a US$1bn-plus deal.

US: Berkshire Hathaway in bid for Russell Corp

18 April 2006

Sportswear company Russell Corporation is set to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, in a US$1bn-plus deal.

US: Russell Corp "disappointed" with 2005

17 February 2006

Russell Corporation has said it is "disappointed" with its 2005 results, despite reporting a rise in sales and earnings in its fourth quarter.

US: Russell to lay off 2,300 to cut costs

20 January 2006

Athletic and sporting goods company Russell is to axe about 2,300 jobs and stop retirement benefits as part of a large-scale restructuring.

USA: Russell Corp Cuts Outlook On CAFTA, Katrina Chaos

19 September 2005

Russell Corporation today blamed delays in the full implementation of CAFTA and the effects of Hurricane Katrina for lower third quarter forecasts.

USA: Russell Axes President, COO Position

11 August 2005

Athletic and sports goods company Russell Corporation says it is axing the position of president and chief operating officer as part of efforts to flatten its organisational structure.

USA: Russell Announces Long-Term Goals

13 May 2005

Sports goods company Russell Corporation, which yesterday announced a deal with Kangwei for the sale of its Spalding brand in China, has outlined a set of strategic long-term goals and objectives.

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