Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited first half, which ended 31st March, 2006, turnover surged 16.5% to $1.72 billion and net profit increased by 15.1% to $168.3 million. The Group has produced a total of 96.6 million pairs of shoes, an increase of 6.9% c
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OIA and NPS Jointly Announce New Management Policy Draft
Outdoor Industry Association President Frank Hugelmeyer joined U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne today at a press conference announcing a vastly improved draft of the National Park Service's management policies. The NPS management policies pro
TAG Joins SGMA Spring Market
Team Athletic Goods, Inc., the team buying group, has announced plans to hold its 2nd National Sales Training Seminar in conjunction with the SGMA Spring Market next year (June 11-13, 2007) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This decision was made by TAG’s board of d
FIFA Launches Carbon Offset Program at World Cup
FIFA is working with the MyClimate foundation in order to offset global warming-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by the 2006 World Cup in Germany – making it the largest climate impact neutral events in the world, and one of the largest “ca
Crocs Settles Shaka Suit
Crocs, Inc. and Shaka Holdings, Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit concerning Crocs' proprietary footwear, pending in the United States District for the District of Colorado and alleging that Shaka infringed Crocs' U.S. Patents and its trade d
Puma Prepares for the 2010 World Cup
For PUMA, preparations are already underway for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. PUMA has set a dual goal of furthering support for African football and continuing to gain market share. PUMA estimates the potential turnover in Africa at four times high
Everlast Inks Footwear Licensing Deal
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a new license to manufacture and distribute athletic and casual footwear for men, women and children with E.S. Originals Inc, a footwear marketer with over $1 billion in annual retail sales. The New York City headquarter
Memorial Services to be held for Nott and McNeill
After an exhaustive nine day search on Mt. Foraker, Alaska of the Infinite Spur Route and surrounding area, there is still no sign of Sue Nott and Karen McNeill, who were both sponsored athletes of Mountain Hardwear. The families and many friends of the t
American Snowsports Education Association Elects New Board
The American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA) has announced new board-level leadership for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). At its annual board meeting held June 2–4 in
Kellwood Inks Licensing Deal with Dan River
Kellwood's Phat Fashions division has signed an agreement with Dan River, Inc. to develop and market a home collection line under the Phat Farm® and Baby Phat® brand names, according to Bernt Ullmann, president Phat Fashions.
Brentwood Private Equity Cashes-Out with Zumiez Secondary Offering
One of Zumiez' shareholders, Brentwood-Zumiez Investors, LLC, is offering 1,609,090 shares of Zumiez Inc.'s common stock in a public offering. Piper Jaffray & Co. is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering. No new shares will be issued b
NRF: Retail Sales Jump in May
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for May (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose an impressive 8.2% over last year and 0.2% seasonally adjusted over April. The strongest increase in retail sa
Court Upholds $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will not hear the Cybex International, Inc.'s or Mr. Kirila's respective appeals of the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered against the Company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation.
Timberland Acquires GoLite Trademarks; Launches GoLite Footwear
Timberland will introduce a new line of footwear for trail running under the GoLite brand. In connection with this, Timberland has acquired certain assets of GoLite LLC, including trademarks, for an undisclosed amount. GoLite footwear will be managed out
Rossignol Re-Structures After Move to Park City
Following the recent opening of the Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the Rossignol Group announced today the restructuring of its U.S. organization. This restructuring will focus on the development of the organization’s business units and will capital
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