From an apparel and footwear standpoint, it would be hard to pinpoint one singular trend standing out at the Action Sports Retailer show this year. On the style front, all the edgy skater boys in SoCal are rocking mullets, but when it comes to apparel and
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
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Boarding for a Better World?
The ASR show floor was awash in a wave of green, as has been happening in several industries after migrating initially from the Outdoor world. Several companies, like Simple, IPATH and Element, have always included an eco aspect to their brand message and
Billabong Acquires Xcel Hawaii…
Billabong has acquired Xcel Hawaii Inc., a maker of wetsuits and other apparel and accessories, for an undisclosed price. Xcel Hawaii was established in 1982 by Edmont D’Ascoli, who eventually moved the business to Hawaii…
OR Summer Market Sees Continued Growth…
In 2006, Outdoor Retailer Show celebrated its 25th anniversary. A 175,000 square foot expansion of the Salt Palace convention center’s main exhibit space and a 12.4% increase in attendance confirmed the show’s continuing vitality. In 2006, 967 exhibitors
Kellwood Sees Second Quarter Loss Expand; American Rec. Sees Strong Growth in Q2
Kellwood Company Q2 net sales increased 1.3% to $465.4 million compared to $459.6 million in the second quarter last year. The company’s net loss was $65.8 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, versus net earnings of $7.2 million, or 28 cents per diluted s
Head to Handle Palmer Ski and Snowboard U.S. Distribution…
Head USA will immediately take over the U.S. distribution of Palmer snowboards and its new ski line that were introduced last November at the Palmer Project in Colorado. With preseason orders about to start shipping, both Palmer and Head are trying to rea
Thule Acquires Truck Accessory Manufacturer…
Thule acquired United Welding Services, a $40 million tool box and side step company based in Perry, FL.The company said that this will support Thule's growth in load carrying solutions for professional users…
Nike Launches Leave Nothing NFL Campaign
This weekend Nike will kick off the pro football season with a new campaign, “LEAVE NOTHING,” that promises to capture “the true essence of football.” The ads including broadcast, digital and print executions feature Shawne Merriman (San Diego Chargers),
Billabong To Acquire Xcel Hawaii
Billabong has acquired Xcel Hawaii Inc., maker of wetsuits and other apparel and accessories, for an undisclosed price. Xcel Hawaii was established in 1982 by Edmont D’Ascoli, who eventually moved to Hawaii. D’Ascoli will remain with the business and cont
Stein Mart’s August Comps Drop 3.3%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported same-store sales during August dropped 5.2%. Total sales fell 3.3% to $92.5 million from $95.7 million…
Umbro Hurt by Weak Licensing Sales
British sportswear maker Umbro reported a steep decline in first-half profit and warned that it would miss forecasts for 2008. Specifically in the U.S., total sales – including licensed – rose 155% over H1 2006. The soccer speciality business having incre
Ross Stores August Comps Up 4%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales climbed 12% in August to $461 million from $410 million, with same-store sales ahead 4%…
Nau Partners With Nonprofits
Nau Inc., the technical and lifestyle outdoor apparel company, has partnered with four national and global nonprofit organizations in addition to six regional organizations in each of the four cities where its stores are located: Boulder, Portland, Chicag
Reebok Launches Largest Store in India
Reebok launched a 15,000 square foot store – its largest – located in the city of Hyderabad in India. Reebok now has 500 stores in the country…
Reebok Launches Largest Store in India
Reebok launched a 15,000 square foot store – its largest worldwide – in the city of Hyderabad in India. Reebok now has 500 stores in the country…
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