Make room in your backpack for a pair of work gloves and a shovel. On Saturday, June 3 volunteers around the country will be spending the 14th annual National Trails Day cleaning-up and beautifying our nation’s trails and public lands. Close to half of t
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NSGA Board Elects New Directors
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors has elected officers to two-year terms that commence on June 1, 2006. Bruce Ullery, President & CEO of MC Sports was elected Chairman; Curt Munson, President of Playmakers will represent me
New Mexico Governor to File Petition for Roadless Protection
The National Environmental Trust will host a telephone press conference where Gov. Bill Richardson will announce his petition for complete protection of roadless national forests in New Mexico, making him the first western governor to petition the Bush ad
McKinney Joins Mitchell and Ness
Mitchell & Ness hired Sean McKinney to the company’s executive leadership team. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, McKinney will oversee the two departments and focus on enhancing the worldwide distribution of the Mitchell & Ness brand…
Crocs Ups Guidance on Strong Demand
Crocs, Inc. has raised its sales and net income per diluted common share guidance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2006. The Company now expects sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 to be between $62 million and $65 million compared to its pr
Crocs Shareholders to Sell-off More Stock
Crocs, Inc. filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an underwritten public secondary offering of shares of common stock held by Crocs, Inc. stockholders. Crocs, Inc. will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the
Famous Footwear Operating Earnings Slip; Comps Climb 1.9%
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported a 10.0% increase in net sales to $575.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, ended April 29, versus $523.3 million last year. Sales at Famous Footwear were up 4.7 % to $302.3 million for the quarter, from $288.7
Genesco Sales Increase 10% on Strength at Journeys and Journeys Kidz
Genesco Inc. reported Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 10% to $315 million compared to $286 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales for the Underground Station Group were flat at $40 million. Same store sales fell 3
REI to Expand Boulder Location and Experiment with New Designs
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to renovate and expand its current Boulder, Colo., store to pilot a prototype design for REI stores. Project completion is set for the fall 2007. The 21,000 square-foot store will expand into space currently occupied by
New Massachusetts Regulations Could Hurt Climbing Wall Industry
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety posted its most recent revisions to amusement regulations for the Commonwealth for public comment. The Climbing Wall Association believes these regulations may have eventual negative consequences for the climbing
Malden and 180s Land New Marine Contract
The Marine Corps System Command has chosen Malden Mills Industries, Inc.'s Polartec Power Shield fabric for use in the new Marine Corps Combat Desert Jacket. The CDJ is a new item in the Marine Corps inventory that is designed to enhance survivabilit
Teva Mountain Games Partners with Yahoo!
Beginning with a special preview package on May 30, Yahoo! will provide daily highlights from the Teva Mountain Games, which run from May 31 to June 4. Team coverage by Yahoo! will include daily text dispatches, photos and video features, which will run
Sara Lee Apparel Spin-off will Generate $4.7 Billion in Sales
Sara Lee Corporation disclosed further information regarding its previously announced plan to spin off its Branded Apparel, Americas/Asia, business to Sara Lee stockholders. As described in an information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange C
Nike and Apple Collaborate on New Training System
Nike and Apple inked a partnership to develop a new training tool for runners. The new Nike+ Air Zoom Moire is the first footwear designed to talk to iPod. With the Nike+ footwear connected to iPod nano through the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, information on time
Chaos Inks Sponsorship Deal with Vail Valley Foundation
CHAOS headwear and Vail Valley Foundation have signed a three year sponsorship program for participant gifts, as well as co-branded event merchandise of caps and beanies available at retail during this upcoming 2006/2007 season.
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