Russell Corp sale

US: Berkshire Hathaway in bid for Russell Corp

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

US: Russell Corp “disappointed” with 2005

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

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

Athletic and sporting goods company Russell is to axe about 2,300 jobs and stop retirement benefits as part of a…

USA: Russell Corp Cuts Outlook On CAFTA, Katrina Chaos

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

USA: Russell Axes President, COO Position

Athletic and sports goods company Russell Corporation says it is axing the position of president and chief operating officer as…

USA: Russell Announces Long-Term Goals

Sports goods company Russell Corporation, which yesterday announced a deal with Kangwei for the sale of its Spalding brand in China,…