WTO Rules on China Shoe Dumping Dispute
A World Trade Organization panel largely backed China in a complaint about European Union import duties on Chinese footwear, dealing a partial victory also to European importers and retailers. In a ruling, the panel told the European Union to bring its me
Volcom’s Revenues Climb 7 Percent in Q3
Volcom recorded revenues of €82 million ($116 mm) in the third quarter of 2011, up 7 percent on a comparable basis, according to the third quarter report of its new parent, PPR. North America, which accounts for more than half of Volcom's reven
Gerber Parent Locates Global Sourcing Hub in Bangkok
Fiskars Corporation, which owns Portland-based Gerber Legendary Blades, has chosen to base its global sourcing function in Bangkok in line with the company’s integrated company strategy.
Majestic Sets up 45 Centers to Celebrate World Series Winners
Majestic said it has set up 45 domestic locations staged to start producing Clubhouse and other Official World Series Championship gear for fans. Facilities in Texas, St. Louis and throughout the country will fire up the moment the final out is recorded.
Sherbrook Hockey Withdraws Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. is withdrawing its private placement initiated Sept. 8, “due to the current condition of the financial market.”…
Skechers Launches Japanese Subsidiary
Skechers USA, Inc. plans to double its business in Japan over the next three to five years with the launch of its new subsidiary, Skechers Japan, G.K. The company will assume direct distribution of its brand from Achilles Corporation…
Cabela’s Sells $300 Million in Notes
Cabela’s Inc. said it was able to sell $50 million more in notes than initially planned at lower interest rates than just four months ago. The retailer will use the $300 million in proceeds from its latest securitization transaction to refinance ass
Deckers Outdoor Q3 Revenues Catapults 49 Percent
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported third-quarter revenues jumped 49.1 percent to $414.4 million compared to $277.9 million in the prior year. The gains were again powered by the Ugg brand, where sales rose 47.3 percent. Teva revenues grew 7.3 percent. Earning
Equip Closes $33 Million Lowe Alpine Acquisition
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd. said it closed on its £20 million ($33 mm) purchase of Lowe Alpine, a 44-year-old brand that had been withering under Italian ownership. Matrix Private Equity Partners, which helped finance the acquisition, has taken a mino
SCARPA Hires Velocity Sales as Rep Agency in New England
SCARPA North America has hired Velocity Sales to represent the SCARPA brand in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island…
Nantahala Asheville Opens Doors at The Grove Park Inn
Nantahala Outdoor Center last weekend opened its experiential retail and outdoor activity concept shop, NOC Asheville, inside The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa…
Footbalance Partners with Mark’s Work Warehouse
Footbalance, the maker of custom footbed technology, has partnered with is Mark’s Work Warehouse, a Canadian apparel and footwear warehouse retailer…
The Trail Head of Missoula Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The Trail Head in Missoula, MT has become the newest retail member of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a trade association focused on helping independent specialty retailers.
Skechers USA Q3 Net Income Falls 77 Percent
Skechers USA, Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter of 2011 were $412.2 million, compared to $554.6 million in the third quarter of 2010, and income from operations was $2.3 million, compared to $55.6 million in the third quarter of 2010…
Outfitters Marketing Conference to Focus on Customer Acquisition
The America Outdoors Association (AOA) 23rd International Marketing and Management Conference will focus on strategies to find new customers and grow demand when it convenes in Reno, NV Dec. 6–8, 2011…
