On Thursday, the European Union passed what has been called a “compromise” footwear anti-dumping tariff, which will levy a 16.5% charge on footwear manufactured in China and a 10% charge on Vietnamese footwear. Of the 25 EU nations in Brussels, nine count
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ITF Resolves Manufacturer Logo Dispute…
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Grand Slam Committee have reached an agreement with adidas, Nike, and Puma resolving disputes and creating a common standard on the use of manufacturer’s identification on tennis apparel for ITF tournament
Chisco and Chums to Merge into Single Company…
A major shake-up took place in the outdoor and action sports accessories markets as Chums and Chisco intend to merge into a single entity that will be headquartered in Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. Plans call for all manufacturing fo
Everlast Expands Mexico License Agreement…
Everlast Worldwide Inc. is back on the licensing wagon, announcing the expansion of a previously existing license with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico. Whether this will lead to the deluge of deals seen several months ago will be seen, but for now,
Shoe Pavilion Gets Q3 Boost from New Stores…
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported a 28.1% increase in net sales for the third quarter to $31.8 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 3.7%, while sales from new stores and relocated
Lands’ End Founder Passes…
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, died on October 4 at The University of Chicago Hospital. In 1962, he started a mail-order sailing equipment business. In 1963, Comer and five partners incorporated Lands' End Yacht Stores in a rent-free basemen
Lands’ End Founder Passes…
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, died on October 4 at The University of Chicago Hospital. In 1962, he started a mail-order sailing equipment business. In 1963, Comer and five partners incorporated Lands' End Yacht Stores in a rent-free basemen
SportsOneSource Closes on Sporting Goods Business Acquisition…
The SportsOneSource Group has closed on its acquisition of the VNU Sports Business Media properties, a deal that includes the iconic Sporting Goods Business and Sporting Goods Dealer trade publications. The addition of the trade publications and conferen
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works…
While the usual flurry of post-OR acquisitions have taken a bit longer to get up to speed this year, it began with an unexpected deal in the paddlesports sector. ORC Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Bell Canoe Works from the company’s owner,
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Lendal Paddles; Joins ROI…
In the second paddlesports acquisition of the week, Johnson Outdoors Inc. acquired Scotland-based Lendal paddles from founders and owners, Alistair and Marianne Wilson. While details of the transaction were not released, it is expected to be accretive to
Crocs Acquires Jibbitz…
Crocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jibbitz, LLC for $10 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $10 million based on certain earnings targets. Jibbitz markets and sells small, button-like accessories and ornaments for Cro
DOD Stops Wind Power Plant Blockade…
In June, the Sierra Club filed suit against Donald Rumsfeld and the U.S. Department of Defense for blocking the construction of new wind power plants on the grounds that they interfered with the various Department of Defense facilities.
In order to opera
REI Takes on TXDOT and Wins…
REI has sparked a local firestorm against the Texas Department of Transportation. The retailer recently won an eminent domain lawsuit concerning Texas’ Katy Freeway expansion project that forced REI to relocate after part of its parking lot was taken away
Zumiez Sept. Comps Climb 14%…
Zumiez Inc. posted a 47.3% increase in sales for the month to $28.7 million from $19.5 million last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.9% on top of a 10.1% increase last year. Management attributed the sales growth to both new an
Vail Resorts Sees Strong Fiscal 2006 due to Colorado Snow…
Vail resorts reported strong revenue increases for the 2006 fiscal year due to increased skier visits, partially offset by slower real estate sales. Total revenue increased 3.5% to $838.9 million from $810.0 million last year. The mountain segment saw a 1
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