DSW Plans New Campus in Columbus, Ohio

DSW Inc. plans to create a corporate campus in Columbus, Ohio, to accommodate its continued growth. Plans call for a new 150,000 square foot office expansion to be combined with the existing 700,000 square foot distribution center and offices, creating a

Life is Good Partners with Newland Communities

Life is good has established a partnership with Newland Communities, a developer of master-planned communities. The partnership will extend the reach of the Life is good Pumpkin Festival, allowing Newland Communities to host the festivals in their communi

Execute Sports Inks EU Distribution Deal with UDT

Execute Sports, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with UDT Distribution Corporation. Under the agreement, UDT will retain exclusive rights for the sales and marketing of the Academy Snowboard Company brand throughout Europe. UDT is required to

Ibex Finds A Different Source for Renewable Energy – Cows

Ibex Outdoor Clothing is adding cows to its stable of renewable suppliers – for energy. Ibex, with its headquarters and warehouse in Woodstock, VT and sales across North America, Europe and Asia, has signed up to receive all of its electricity from CVPS C

Jackson Kayaks and Patagonia Team-up to Recycle Boats

Kayakers can recycle their old boats at the legendary Gauley Fest this year thanks to a partnership between Jackson Kayak and Patagonia. The goal of the Take Back/Give Back program is to reduce landfill waste and backyard clutter, by recycling and, when p

Global Sources’ Survey Shows Increasing Prices in China

Global Sources' third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70% of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months — up from 63% at the end of the second half of 2005. Higher metal and plastic prices, higher domes

Y.P.S. Inc. Wins Thule Agency of the Year

Y.P.S. Inc. of Seattle, WA recently won Thule's Agency of the Year honors. The Y.P.S. team of Ned Johnson, Kathy Southard, Steve Plass, and Rob Scott were recognized for the strong sales and service they demonstrated in 2005, in which they pioneered

Panoptx Promotes Meller to Sales Manager

Panoptx promoted Lance Meller to national sales manager for all distribution channels. Previously, as sales manager for the marine and snow channels, Meller successfully increased sales volume. The appointment is effective immediately…

Cabela’s Opens 3rd Nebraska Store

Cabela's will open its newest destination retail store in La Vista, Neb., just south of Omaha, on Friday, November 3, 2006. The La Vista store is Cabela's third location in its home state…

Umbro First Half Sales and Profits Climb on World Cup

Umbro plc reported that first half profits before tax and exceptional items were £17.7 million ($31.5 mm), an increase of 55.2% over profits from the first half of last year of £11.4 million ($21.5 mm). Total Wholesale Equivalent sales were £249.3 million

Federal Court Decision Sets Precedent for e-Commerce

A federal district court judge ruled yesterday that a retailer may be sued if its website is inaccessible to the blind. The ruling was issued in a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp. The suit charges that Target'

FFR Returns to Denver and Former Schedule

FlyFishing Retailer will return to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center and revert back to September dates: Sun-Tues., Sept. 16-18 for their 2007 industry tradeshow and gathering. The decisions regarding dates and venue were based on recommendations from t

Peter Croft Hosts Slide Show to Benefit Bachar and Karafa

Peter Croft will host two slideshows to benefit climber John Bachar and the family of Acopa Rock Shoe President Steve Karafa. Titled “Excellent Adventures,” the slideshows are slated for September 15, 2006 at Mammoth Mountaineering in Mammoth Lakes Califo