For the fiscal year, Pacific Brands Limited saw branded sales increase 9.3% to AUD$1.51 billion ($1.23 bn), which includes sales from acquisitions made during the year. Total net sales improved 6.8% to AUD$1.62 billion ($1.22
bn). Regionally, revenues in
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RECALL: Weightlifting Bars
The CPSC and York Barbell Co. are recalling about 3,300
Olympic Weightlifting Bars. Due to a defect in the sleeve
mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of
significant weight, which could injure consumers and
by-standers. York Barbell has receive
Rawlings Taps Factory Design as Interactive Agency of Record
Factory Design Labs has been selected as the interactive agency of record for Rawlings. Through this partnership, Factory will work with Rawlings to develop innovative communication tools and strategies designed to close the gap between kids and professio
Prince Signs Sharapova to Lifetime Endorsement Deal
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NSGA Expands Sporting Goods Buying Guide
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Hardgoods Companies Push the Limits at OR…
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Rottefella Inks Distribution Deal with BCA
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Nidecker Snowboards Shifts Distribution to Odgen
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SealLine Sells SmartTrack
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OR: The Climbing Market is Recovering
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First Ascent Wins Rep of Year
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports has named First Ascent Sales, representing The North Face, as the first sales agency in the retailer’s history to receive the “Blue Ridge Rep of the Year Award.”
This is the fifth year for the awards. The award is given to the
Nidecker Snowboards to Move to Ogden
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Pacific Brands Sees 9% Annual Branded Sales Increase
Pacific Brands Limited saw branded sales increase 9.3% to AU$1.51 billion ($1.13 bn) for the fiscal year. Total net sales improved 6.8% to $1.62 billion ($1.22 bn). Branded sales in the company's Outerwear & Sport division decreased 2.0% to AU$227.7
Liquid Boardwear Sponsors Mont Sutton Terrain Park
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Payless Posts Strong Q2 Net Income Gains
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