Two years after it began monitoring Vietnamese apparel imports, the U.S. Department of Commerce ruled Nov. 21 that there is insufficient evidence to warrant self-initiating an antidumping investigation. The ruling removed a potential disaster for the spor
Author: Charlie Lunan
Online Spending Forecast to be Flat through Holidays
ComScore is forecasting holiday online retail spending for the November – December period will be flat versus a year ago, significantly lower than last year’s growth rate of 19% and below the retail e-commerce growth rate of 9% that has been observed for
Take Me Fishing Resonating Like Never Before
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) new Take Me Fishing campaign message is resonating with boaters and anglers like never before, according to an annual tracking study. The study reveals more than half of target anglers identified as o
Sampco to Manufacture Dunham Work Collection
Dunham signed a license agreement with Sampco Inc. for the brand's work and industrial collection. Effective Dec. 15, Sampco will manufacture, market and distribute Dunham work and industrial footwear…
Americans Revert to Cash to Manage Debt
The new Coinstar National Currency Poll on economic trends reveals that nearly a quarter of Americans report using cash more often to pay for purchases than they did just one year ago. Reasons cited include helping to manage budgets and control credit car
Cannondale Names Cadence Cycling as Dealer
Cannondale Sports Group has named New York-based Cadence Cycling & Multisport Centers as a dealer. Cadence provides cycling and multisport coaching, physiological testing, and sells higher-end boutique brands. The deal allows Cadence to offer lower priced
Confluence Names SE District Sales Manager
Confluence Watersports named Chris Summa to the newly created role of southeast district sales manager effective Jan. 1, 2009. Summa, who will retain sales duties in Florida, will be responsible for full management of the southeast territory, which includ
Nikwax Names New Rep for Northwest
Nikwax has hired Pacific Rep Works for the company’s Northwest territory. The agency, which operates from five offices in the territory, already represnts CamelBak, Sugoi, Chariot Trailers and Overland Equipment…
Cannondale SG Lines Up Financing for Dealers
GE Money’s Sales Finance unit and Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) have entered a multi-year agreement to provide a consumer financing program to CSG dealers nationwide, beginning Jan. 15, 2009…
GM and Tiger Woods to Sever Ties
General Motors said it would end its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods at the end of the year in an amicable parting aimed at saving the struggling automaker cash…
Mountain Bikers and Some Hikers at Odds over Trail Access
The International Mountain Bicycling Association reiterated that rule changes it is seeking to increase cyclists' access to national parks trails will not infringe on the rights of hikers. IMBA is lobbying the National Park Service to push decision m
Dillard’s to Lay Off 500
Dillard's, Inc. said it will lay off approximately 500 associates in a “strategic staff reduction” aimed at reduce operating expenses. The workforce reduction includes approximately 60 associates in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dillard's employs appro
Commerce Finds Vietnamese Apparel Not Being Dumped
The U.S. Department of Commerce has ruled that there is insufficient evidence to warrant self-initiating an antidumping investigation of Vietnamese apparel imports. The conclusion follows the third review of six-months of import data since Vietnam’s entry
adidas Signs 11-Year Deal with IAAF
adidas and the International Association of Athletics Federations have entered an 11-year partnership agreement granting adidas the world-wide sponsorship rights for all IAAF World Athletic Series events from 2009 until 2019. The partnership incorporates
Big City Mountaineers Wins $90,000 Grant
The Stewardship Council, a land conservation and youth investment program, awarded Big City Mountaineers in Alameda County, CA. $90,000 to introduce underserved families to nearby parks and outdoor recreation…
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