Recently Hired EVP at GSIC Resigns

Recently hired Patrick Vogt has resigned from GSI Commerce, the company said in an SEC filing. Vogt had been hired as executive vice president, general and specialty business on August 8, 2005. Vogt's departure came as a result of his desire to “pur

Perry Ellis Q2 Sales Boosted By TSI Acquisition

Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported record total revenues for the second quarter ended July 31, 2005 of $190 million compared to $126 million during the second quarter ended July 31, 2004. This represents an increase of $63.6 million, or 50.3%, compa

OIA Questions US Forest Service

Outdoor Industry Association questioned the Bush Administration's sharp downward revision of recreation's role in the U.S. Forest Service's contribution to the U.S. economy. But OIA said the bottom line is that even the new, unrealistically

Sara Lee Apparel Names CFO

Sara Lee Branded Apparel Americas/Asia appointed E. Lee Wyatt Jr. to the position of chief financial officer. In assuming the CFO position, Wyatt will be responsible for many of the new roles that Sara Lee Branded Apparel Americas/Asia will be required to

Back-End Efficiencies Help Golfsmith to Strong Q2…

Golfsmith International, Inc. reported net revenues of $102.5 million for the quarter ended July 2, 2005, a 5.8% increase over $96.9 million for last year's quarter. Net income for the period increased 160.9% to $6.0 million from $2.3 million last ye

Equipment Innovation Turns Heads at OR…

While business is the excuse we use to travel to Salt Lake City twice a year, the highlight of the show season is always the chance to check out the greatest new gear. There certainly was an abundance of eye-opening innovation at this year’s summer market

prAna Brings Wind Power to Retailers…

PrAna is making strides toward working against climate change by making a 3,000,000 KW Hours commitment to renewable energy in the form of wind power. PrAna will launch its initiative this fall starting with 100 of its retailers, with the intention of bri

Recall: Torelli Tires

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Torelli Imports have recalled about 1,100 Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Kevlar beads. The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the ri

NPD: Back-To-School Flat With Last Year

According to a consumer-spending poll from The NPD Group, back-to-school spending is expected to remain about flat with last year, with 80% of consumers spending $500 or less per child. On average, consumers said they will spend $372 this year per child,

Kelty Juniper Named Best Back-To-School Pack

The Good Housekeeping Institute named the Kelty Juniper as the best back-to-school backpack for 2005. The Kelty Juniper features padded and curved shoulder straps as well as an easy-grab carry handle. It weighs just 1 lb., 2 oz., and carries up to 1400 cu