ispo china summer will not be taking place on 20 – 23 August 2006 as planned but is to start in summer 2007 in Shanghai. In many intensive talks with trade and industry organisations such as the CORA Chinese Outdoor Retail Association, the summer platform
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Hi-Tec Outdoor Sales Push Brand to 20% Sales Increase
HI-TEC is reporting 20% sales growth YTD with figures looking to climb above and beyond all expectations for 2006. The Outdoor category in particular continues to go from strength to strength across all sections of the category and remains the strongest i
Reebok Inks Deal with Scarlett Johansen for Footwear Line
Reebok has signed a multi-year partnership with one Scarlett Johansson to co-create Scarlett “Hearts” Rbk, a fashion-forward, athletic-inspired footwear and apparel signature collection debuting in spring 2007 at high-end department stores and boutiques a
REI to Open Store in Fresno
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store at The Shops at River Park in Fresno, Calif., in the spring of 2007. The two-story 26,000 square-foot store at North Blackstone and East Nees avenues off Route 41 will employ about 55 full- and part-time
Thule Increases Top and Bottom Line in First Half
Thule AB reported that first half sales were up 29.3% to SEK 1,966 million ($259.4 mm) compared to SEK 1,520 million in 2005 ($213.9 mm). This is an increase of 13.4% once adjusted for currency and acquisition effects. Operating profit (EBITA) before one-
Smith Partners with Transitions
This season, Smith is extending their Photochromic line into their prescription program though a partnership with Transitions Optical, Inc. which will allow Smith Optics to now offer clear-to-dark photochromic prescription lenses…
Lotto Focuses on Tennis Sponsorships
Lotto signed a sponsorship agreement with Spanish tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Italian sportswear company’s headquarters. As a further confirmation of the Italian sports brand’s commitment in international professional tennis, Lotto will be th
NPD: Back to School Expected to be Flat
Most students are only just beginning to enjoy the summer break from school, but retailers are already gearing up for the onslaught of students and their parents expected in the aisles during the back-to-school shopping season. Unfortunately for retailers
Utility Inc. Forms New Branding Division
Utility Inc., a retail fixturing group based in the SODO district of Seattle, WA, has created a new division: Dept. of Energy a.k.a. D.O.E.; a small coalition of graphic designers focused on branding, product development, fashion and the general aesthetic
OIWC Creates New Clinics and Programs at ORSM
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) created a new initiative to assist women in becoming more influential in the Outdoor Industry through education and mentoring around the topics of Professional Development. We will be providing seminars, onl
OIWC Honors Founding Members at 10th Anniversary Celebration
To commemorate its 10th year anniversary, the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) will be hosting a recognition luncheon, designed to honor and recognize those women who were responsible for the conceptualization, creation and development of OIWC
Asics Ramps-Up Ad Campaign
ASICS America has experienced record growth over the past few years. To fuel their momentum, ASICS launched its most ambitious brand effort with their largest media spend in company history earlier this year…
Cascade Designs Appoints New Europe VP
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed James Cotter as Vice-President of European Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cascade Designs, Ltd., located in Cork, Ireland. Cotter will oversee the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sales subsidiary and
Hi-Tec Inks New China License
Hi-Tec Sports PLC signed a new Licensing agreement with Fujian Taiya Shoes Material Co. Ltd to cover China. The agreement is a 30 year arrangement, covering Hi-Tec’s Outdoor, Athletic and Court categories. Taiya Shoes will in addition develop an apparel r
Callaway Appoints Two SVP’s
Callaway Golf Company appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents, David Laverty and Thomas Yang, reporting directly to President and CEO George Fellows. Mr. Yang assumed his duties immediately as Senior Vice President, International and Mr. Laverty will beg
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