ASICS Corporation will open its first-ever running specialty store worldwide on February 11. ASICS Store Tokyo will open a week before Tokyo Marathon 2007, the first-ever mass marathon in Japan where more than 30,000 runners will compete…
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New Stores Help HEAT up Sales in Miami, Gain Recognition…
The NBA Champion Miami HEAT have been named the 2006 Team Retailer of the Year by the National Basketball Association for their successful merchandise sales during the 2005-2006 NBA season. The HEAT is the first two-time winner of the award, which has bee
Cybex Ends Cases with Free Motion and Kirila…
Cybex International, Inc. announced that two litigation matters are now complete. The Free Motion patent litigation is being dismissed with prejudice pursuant to a settlement agreement between the parties. As part of the settlement, Cybex is receiving a l
The NHL Gets Streamlined…
At the All-Star Game festivities in Dallas this week, fans will get their first peek at the new Rbk EDGE Uniform System, which was developed by Reebok and will become the standard for the NHL in the 2007/2008 season. Teams are not expected to unveil their
One Goal Hockey Show Opens Season with a Bang…
At the One Goal Hockey Show in Toronto, Ontario, January 14-16, retailers got to see the new products that will hit shops for the 2007/2008 season. The show itself saw more traffic than last year, with some even estimating as much as a 30% increase. Vendo
While SHOT Show sets attendance records…
The 2007 SHOT Show, held in Orlando on January 11-14, was the largest in the show’s 29 year history, attracting a record attendance of 42,216. Preliminary post show statistics reveal 20,390 buyers, 19,990 exhibitor personnel, 1,342 members of the press,
Shakespeare Penn’s a New Verse
Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, a division of K2, Inc., officially acquired Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co. on January 16. In an exclusive interview, Scott Hogsett, president of Shakespeare said that David Martin, who was serving as CFO/CEO, will remain as the
SIA Retail Audit: Global Warming is Impacting Retail Sales…
SIA’s Retail Audit has been a reliable barometer for the health of the SnowSports industry for several years. This month, SIA highlighted the fact that warming is having a significant impact on participation and retail sales. In the executive summary, the
Yue Yuen Gets Big Lift from China Retail Growth and South America Wholesale…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings looked to strong increases in its retail and wholesale operations in China to help fuel a solid increase in profits for the 2006 fiscal year. Net profit increased 18.7% to $353.6 million for its fiscal full year ended Septemb
ICON to Consolidate Utah Facilities
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. plans to consolidate its Clearfield, Utah manufacturing facility with its existing facility and company headquarters in Logan, Utah, effective March 16. According to Colleen Logan, spokeswoman for ICON, the company implemented
SGMA Sees New Hope for PHIT Bill…
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association reported last week that the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the Physical Health Investment Today Bill later this month. The Bill, better known as the PHIT Bill, would change current federal tax law to allow for
More Vendors and Retailers See Green in Green…
The outdoor and action sports industries have been evolving over the past few years towards eco-friendly practices in every aspect of business. This transition is occurring in response to consumer demand and better availability of green materials. Footwea
Colorado Sees Record Skier Visits…
Colorado Ski Country USA's 26 member resorts posted record-setting skier visitation for the first portion of the winter season. Collectively, Colorado ski resorts hosted 3.29 million skiers and snowboarders, an increase of 6.74% over last season'
Five Regional Magazines Form Alliance…
Five outdoor sports magazines throughout the United States have joined together in a partnership to form Outdoor Adventure Media, LLC, comprised of Adventure Sports Journal, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, Outdoors Northwest Magazine, Journeys – the magazin
Lowa Boots Acquires X-Socks U.S. Distribution…
LOWA Boots U.S., headed by Peter Sachs, has acquired distribution rights to X-Socks, an Italian sock and base layer brand. The company plans on marketing the socks in the outdoor, hunting, biking, golf, and military markets, while the base layers will be
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