The International Council for Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting that the 2010 holiday shopping season (Nov.-Dec.) will increase between 3% and 3.5% over the same period last year, making it the largest increase since 2006 (+4.4 percent). The ICSC pro
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BDO Survey: More Optimism Among Major Retailers
Major U.S. retailers are entering the holiday shopping season with much more optimism, according to the latest BDO USA, LLP Retail Compass Survey of CFOs. The survey found a much lower percentage of CFOs expect negative comps. CFOs are split over whether
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 – 78 Wednesday, increasing pressure on the People's Republic of China to hasten the appreciation of its currency. While it remains far from c
3M Acquires Ross Outdoor Fly Fishing Business
3M Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Outdoor Sports Specialties, a Colorado-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessories…
Coaltion Calls for Manufacturing Renaissance
A coalition of manufacturing and trade policy experts and labor officials launched a campaign in Washington to step up political support of manufacturing in America through fundamental policy, structural, trade and political changes, including more aggres
180s Moves HQ into Historic Building
Apparel and accessories designer 180s is moving its headquarters in Baltimore to the recently restored and historic E.J. Codd building, at 700 South Caroline Street, Baltimore…
Bill Would Limit Ocean Carriers’ Anti-Trust Immunity
In the wake of a sharp rise in ocean cargo rates that has many sporting goods companies wincing, House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) has introduced the Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167)…
Chinese Economic Growth to Slow Slightly in 2011
The Asian Development Bank reported that economic growth in the People’s Republic of China remains on track to grow 9.6% this year, and 9.1% in 2011 on rebounding exports. Foreign direct investments expanded by about 20% in the first seven months fr
Kantar Retail Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Holiday Sales
Kantar Retail forecast holiday retail sales will grow 2.5% but the growth will feel weak compared with the relatively strong pace of retail sales growth in the first three quarters – a pace inflated temporarily by economic stimulus and pent-up demand…
GU Energy Adds to Sales Team
GU Energy Labs has hired former technology executive and nationally ranked triathlete Reid Swanson as director of sales and welcomed back Tory Jackson to sell into the Health, Vitamin and Nutrition channel…
Adventure Travel Group Joins Conservation Alliance
Citing a desire to work with the outdoor industry on conservation efforts, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has joined The Conservation Alliance…
Steven Colbert Lends Wit to America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Comedy Central comedian Steven Colbert has thrown his weight and wit behind the Obama Administration’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative with an endorsement on the website, www.greatoutdoorsamerica.org…
CamelBak, Outdoor Nation Name Grant Recipients
CamelBak joined with The Outdoor Foundation's initiative, Outdoor Nation to announce winners of the 2010 'CamelBak Challenge.'…
Senate Establishes Outdoor Recreation Caucus
The Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus created by U.S. Senators Mark Udall (D-CO) and James Risch (R-ID) met for the first time last week to get a briefing from Obama Administration officials on the President's America's Great Outdoors Initiative.
High School Mountain Biking Leagues Coming to Three States
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association said Minnesota, Washington and Texas are the three newest states in its high school mountain biking program…
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