Snow Sports Retailers continue to see apparel sales and higher average selling prices for equipment drive sales gains this year. Overall, trade association SnowSports Industries America is reporting a relatively healthy year through February 2006. Total s
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New Era Cap Gets in the Retail Game…
New Era Cap Co., Inc. will open its first flagship store in New York City. New Era: New York, which will be located at 9 E. 4th Street, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is slated to open in May 2006 and will feature the entire line of New Era, from t
Converse Infringement Suit Back On…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed unanimously to reinstate a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit filed in 2003 by six predominantly African-American fraternities and sororities. The suit was originally filed in a U.S. District Court
GBMI Picks Up 7 For All Mankind Footwear License
Global Brand Marketing Inc. entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with luxury denim brand 7 For All Mankind LLC for the creation of a complete collection of footwear for men, women, and children. Manufactured primarily in Italy, the footwear col
Wilson Named Official Sponsor of WTA Tour
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour and Wilson Sporting Goods singed a three-year agreement naming Wilson an official partner of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. The sponsorship deal, which begins this year and runs through 2008, will allow Wilson to expand their pres
Specialty and Internet Fuel Outdoor Growth…
Total retail sales in the Outdoor Industry increased 1.2% during the month of February to $481 million from $475 million during the same month last year, according to OIA’s recently released Monthly Topline Retail Sales Report. The report found that Inter
Lafuma Reports Strong First Half
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.4% to €116.1 million ($138.9 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition the company’s backlog increased 8%
Lafuma Reports Strong First Half
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.4% to €116.1 million ($138.9 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition the company’s backlog increased 8%
Unifi Q3 Sales Down 12.7%; Slims Net Loss…
Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal third quarter total $181.4 million, which were down $26.3 million or 12.7% from net sales of $207.7 million for the prior year’s quarter. The company noted higher energy prices and rising
Tompkins to Moves ASR Director Role from OR…
ASR appointed Andy Tompkins as the new group show director for the Action Sports Retailer group of trade shows. Tompkins will oversee all marketing and sales strategies, industry relationships, and growth opportunities for ASR.
Tompkins comes to ASR fro
Rawlings and MLB Unveil New Batters’ Helmets
Rawlings and Major League Baseball intoduced the Rawlings Coolflo Batter’s Helmet for the 2006 championship season, the first update to batting helmets in the league since 1983. The new helmet, which features new technology and allows for updated paint sc
Brine Adds Brand Manager for Men’s Lacrosse
Brine Corp named Neal Goldman brand manager for Men's Lacrosse. In this role, Goldman will oversee the brand development and marketing of the entire men's lacrosse line. The line includes all lacrosse sticks, protective gear, helmets and goals
Amer Winter and Outdoor Makes Ogden a Greener Place
For some Ogden residents, the historic American Can complex looked like a candidate for the wrecking ball. Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey, however, viewed the abandoned factory as the cornerstone of Ogden’s downtown renaissance. Godfrey’s vision got a boost
Asics’ Gel-Kinsei Named Outside’s Gear of the Year
ASICS' GEL-Kinsei running shoe was named ‘Gear of the Year’ by Outside Magazine in the magazine’s annual Buyer’s Guide issue. ASICS products also included in the Buyer’s Guide are the men’s GEL-Trail Attack II, women’s GEL-Eagle Trail V and the GEL-
Umbro Names Makin as CFO
Umbro Plc appointed Stephen Makin to the Board as Chief Financial Officer. Stephen, a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, has been at Asda and Wal-Mart since 1991 holding various positions both in the UK and abroad. Stephen will s
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