EU Insists Duties on Chinese Footwear Will Withstand WTO Review
The European Commission rejected Beijing's call for a formal investigation by the World Trade Organization of EU charges on Chinese shoes. In December, Brussels extended import duties of up to 16.5% on Chinese shoes, claiming that they unfairly under
Puma to Sponsor Volvo Ocean Race
Puma Ocean Racing, which finished second overall in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, has confirmed its entry for the next edition of the event. Puma will also be the official supplier of footwear, clothing, and accessories to the Volvo Ocean Race…
Mammoth Mountain Extends Season to July 4
As temperatures hit 80 degrees in New England, record snow in central California prompted the Mammoth Mountain ski and snowboard resort to extend its season to July 4th for the 11th time within the last 31 years of operation…
Ross’ March Comps Climb 14%
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that sales increased 19% to $811 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010, up from $682 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009…
Saks March Comps Climb 13.6%
Saks Inc. reported owned sales totaled $238.2 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 compared to $209.8 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009, a 13.6% increase. Comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the month…
Woolrich Promotes Cathy Peddie to Women’s Merchandising Director
Woolrich promoted Woolrich veteran Cathy Peddie to director of women's merchandising. Peddie will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all women's product
Cabela’s Set to Open its First Colorado Store
Cabela's will open its first Colorado retail store in Grand Junction on Thursday, May 20, 2010…
Payless ShoeSource Supports Plant a Tree Campaign
With the celebration of Earth Day just a few weeks away, Payless ShoeSource announced that it will again partner with The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign to raise funds to rebuild Brazil's Atlantic Forest…
Outdoor Research Holds Fourth Annual VertFest
Outdoor Research raised more than $6800 for Friends of the Avalanche Center at its fourth annual VertFest. The uphill/downhill race took place at Alpental Ski Area on March 6, 2010…
ASR Aligns 2011 Show Dates
Action Sports Retailer, ASR, announced 2011 dates with January 13th-15th as the dates for the ASR Access event and August 18th-20th for ASR Marketplace. The selected dates and the event's number of days, back to three, come in response to the industr
OBIT: Plano Molding’s Glenn Simms
Glenn Simms, former VP of sales at Plano Molding Co., has passed away at the age of 90. According to The Beacon News in Aurora, IL, Simms played a significant role in developing Plano Molding's fishing tackle container business…
Dorel Secures $200 Million in Financing
Dorel Industries Inc. has secured new long-term financing by issuing $50 million of Series “A” Senior Guaranteed Notes and $150 million of Series “B” Senior Guaranteed Notes, bearing interest at 4.24% and 5.14%, respectively…
Buff to Sponsor The Five Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race in Colorado
Buff headwear will be mandatory gear for The Five Peaks ski mountaineering race in Breckinridge, Colorado on April 10, 2010…
Brazil Delays Cotton Sanctions Against U.S.
U.S. and Brazilian authorities reported April 6 that Brazil has agreed to postpone the implementation of retaliatory sanctions against the U.S. after the two sides reached an agreement on interim steps the U.S. will take in response to World Trade Organiz
K-Swiss Signs Biggest Loser Star as Endorser
K-Swiss announced a global endorsement deal with “Biggest Loser” trainer and coach Jillian Michaels. She will represent K-Swiss and participate in interactive retail and consumer-facing programs throughout the year. In the future, Michaels will develop c
