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Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
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U.S. Census Bureau: Sporting Goods Sales Slide in May
For the fourth consecutive month, the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported a drop in sales in sporting goods stores. For the most recent reporting month (May), sales fell 3.9% after dropping 1.0% in April, 2.2% in Marc
OIA to Present Financial Seminar on August 5
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) on August 5 will present “Improving Your Bottom Line,” a live Webinar workshop. Using the results of the newly published 2009 OIA Retail Financial & Operations Benchmarking Report, this webinar will demonstrate how r
Finish Line’s Co-Founder Resigns from Board
The Finish Line announced that its co-founder David I. Klapper retired from the board, effective immediately. Norman H. Gurwitz will replace him as a director…
OIA Expresses Concern About New Paddlesports Show
In response to the recent announcement by Canoe & Kayak Magazine about its new paddlesports trade show slated for September in Minneapolis, MN, Frank Hugelmeyer, president of Outdoor Industry Association and Joe Flynn, vice president of Nielsen's Spo
CPSC Issues Guidance on New Tracking Label Requirement
The Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have unanimously approved a draft ‘Statement of Policy’ to clarify the new tracking label requirements included in Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (“CPSIA”)…
MBT Appoints North American Managing Director
MBT has hired Paul Grimble as the North American Managing Director. Grimble’s background includes many years of training at Clark’s in the UK, and leadership of the Ecco brand and business in the U.S…
Under Armour Taps McCarthy as SVP, Footwear
Under Armour has tapped Gene McCarthy to assume the role of SVP, Footwear, effective August 10. McCarthy has more than 25-years of athletic footwear experience, which includes top positions with Nike, Reebok and The Timberland Company…
REI Expands Spring 2010 Lines
Recreational Equipment, Inc. announced its spring 2010 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, including new and revised product and apparel offerings designed for backcountry, backpacking, active and urban lifestyles…
The North Face Opens Store in Andorra
The North Face announced the opening a new retail partnership store in principality of Andorra…
Deckers’ Sales Climb 12.5% in Q2; Net Down 33.3% Before Charges
Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s sales in the second quarter increased 12.5% to $102.5 million versus $91.1 million a year ago. The owner of Uggs and Teva netted a profit of $2.9 million, or 22 cents a share, in the period against a loss of $3.8 million, or 2
Kellwood Completes Bond Swap Offer
Kellwood Co., the owner of American Recreation Products, said Thursday it has completed a crucial bond exchange that had appeared to unravel earlier this month….
Black Diamond Remodels Salt Lake City Facility
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., the maker of climbing and skiing equipment, said it completed a substantial 11,000-foot remodel of its Salt Lake City facility, which includes many energy-saving materials, a major ERP software system upgrade and custom hot f
Asics’ Sponsor Ryan Hall to Run NYC Marathon
ASICS athlete Ryan Hall has announced he will run the ING New York City Marathon, November 1. The event will represent its 40th year, and is considered one of only five of the “Major Marathons” in the world…
Performance Bicycle Cuts Jobs
Performance Bicycle cut staff earlier in the week, according to report in the Charlotte Observer. CEO Jim Thompson didn't reveal the amount of positions that were affected…
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