Physically fit elementary- and middle-school students perform better academically than their out-of-shape classmates, according to a study carried out in the New York City school system…
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Mizuno and Bettinardi Golf End Partnership
Mizuno USA, Inc. & Tinley Park, IL-Bettinardi Golf, announced that the companies will not be extending their exclusive partnership beyond 2009…
Tennis Industry Launches Racket Up, America! Promotion
A new promotion from the tennis industry, “Racket Up, America!”, designed to drive customer awareness of tennis while helping to stimulate retail sales, will offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance for one winner to serve for $1 million and win a trip to the US
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there…
Team Sports Reduces Likelihood of Youths Smoking
Participating in team sports is associated with a reduced likelihood of youths becoming established smokers, according to a new report. The study from the Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire found that young adults who did not take part in team spor
Gene McCarthy to Leave Timberland
The Timberland Co. said that Eugene R. McCarthy, formerly co-president – Timberland Brand, will leave the company effective July 17. According to a SEC filing, Timberland made the announcement internally on July 13…
OIA: Outdoor Sales Decline Again in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) declined 7% compared to last May, to $418 million from $448 million, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sa
AAFA and NRF Urge Obama to Secure Economic Relationship with Honduras
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) joined four other trade groups in a joint letter to President Barack Obama regarding the current political situation in Honduras, a US/CAFTA-DR partner…
Callaway Golf to Hold Special Shareholder Meeting
Callaway Golf Company will hold a special meeting of shareholders on September 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the company’s corporate offices located at 2180 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad, California, 92008. At the meeting, in order to comply with New York Stock Ex
Heelys Transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market
Heelys, Inc. said that on July 9 it received confirmation that the Nasdaq Stock Market had approved its application for the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company said the dec
Evolve Names Director of Sales
Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…
Coleman Buys Australia’s Esky brand
Coleman, a division of Jarden Corp., acquired the Esky coolers brand from Nylex Ltd and plans to expand the iconic Australian brand internationally. Terms were not disclosed. Nylex is currently in receivership…
The Buckle’s June Comps Rise 9.6%
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 9.6% in June. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended July 4, 2009 increased 14.4% to $70.8 million from $61.9 million a year ago…
Stage Stores June Same-Store Sales Fall
Stage Stores Inc.'s same-store sales slid 12.6% in June. Total sales for the period ended July 4 fell 10.1% to $128 million from $142 million…
Costco’s U.S. Comps Slide 6%
Costco Wholesale Corp reported a 6% decline in same-store sales in June. Same-store sales at its U.S. locations decreased 6%, while international division sales fell 3%. Excluding the negative impact from gasoline price deflation, it said U.S. comparable
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