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True Religion Signs Footwear License

True Religion Apparel, Inc. and Titan Industries Inc. announced the launch of True Religion Brand Jeans Footwear for women. The True Religion Brand Jeans footwear collection is scheduled to launch in spring 2011 with approximately 30 styles…

Jarden Sees Q2 Revenue Gain

Jarden Corp. expects sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 to be approximately $1.52 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by strong organic growth at all four of its operating segments and contribution from th

Billabong to Acquire Skate/Surf Brand RVCA

In a move that brings it a step closer to becoming the de facto king of the action sports market, Billabong International Ltd. reached a conditional agreement to acquire California skate/surf brand RVCA…

SGMA: Ball Sports May See MTB Relief

Following a tariff relief that expired on January 1, 2010, the SGMA seems optimistic about the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and the positive impact its provisions might have on ball sports…

Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up

June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…

CORRECTION: Sports Chalet

The results of Sport Chalet, Inc.’s fiscal quarter results were incorrectly reported in last week’s review of industry retail results for the period ended May 1…

AboutGolf Names CEO

AboutGolf, the developer of indoor golf simulator technology, hired high-technology industry veteran Robert R. Ryan as its new Chairman/CEO…

House Committee Advances Bill to Fully Fund LandWCF

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation Thursday that will provide full funding for land conservation and outdoor recreation – something long sought after by Outdoor Industry Association and conservation groups…