Mizuno Corporation got little help outside of its native Japan in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 as all non-domestic regions posted strong double-digit declines for the period. Total worldwide revenues declined 9.3% to ¥40.9 billion ($420 mm), co
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Asics Corp. Fiscal Q1 Net Plummets Nearly 85%; Forecast Remains
Asics Corporation posted a 16.0% decrease in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30. Total consolidated worldwide revenues were ¥54.9 billion ($563 mm), compared to ¥65.3 billion ($625 mm) in the year-ago quarter…
The Paddlesports Trade Show Debate Updated
Some of the biggest buzz at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market event had nothing to do with new product introductions. Early in the show, Jim Marsh, publisher of Canoe & Kayak magazine, announced his intent to launch a new paddling trade show (see BOSS_09
CPSC to Enforce New CPSIA Requirements for Children’s Products
On August 14, 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) will take effect that are aimed at making children's products safer and increasing consumer confidence in the marketplace…
Runner’s World Launches iPhone App to Drive Traffic to Local Specialty Shops
Runner’s World will bring its shoe guides to a new iPhone application. The Nike-sponsored “Runner’s World Shoe Shop” is a one-click concierge service that offers reviews from the RW Shoe Lab, shoe-buying advice, and the ability to purchase shoes at a loca
Dorel Bike Division Revenues Rise in Second Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc., the parent company of some of the biggest brand names in cycling products, reported that total revenues for second quarter ended June 30 declined 7.2% to $551.1 million from $593.7 million for the same period a year ago. Second qua
Millet to Launch Rope Recycling Program
Millet has teamed up with the polyamide recycling company, Rhodia to develop a system for recovering and re-using polyamide waste. Consumers are asked to return used ropes to retailers in exchange for a discount on a new Millet rope. Any brand of rope
Clijsters Returning to Pro Tennis with Fila
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Kim Clijsters will reportedly begin her comeback to professional tennis wearing Fila apparel and footwear…
Sportsmen Urge Congress to Renew Their Commitment to Conservation in Highway Bill
With President Obama’s signing of the $7 billion short-term extension of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act on Friday, Aug. 7, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership calls for an increase in conservation-related policies and funding as
Delta Waterfowl: Hunter Numbers Not as Bad as they Appear
Several anti-hunting groups were quick to take credit when news of declining hunter numbers broke, but a closer look at the data suggests the numbers are more reflective of changing demographics than changing attitudes, said a release by Delta Waterfowl..
Brunswick Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering
Brunswick Corporation announced its intent, subject to market and other conditions, to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A and
United Football League Launches UFL Store at GetUFL.com
The United Football League said its online retail store, GetUFL.com, will launch Monday, August 10(th). The UFL's e-commerce launch is in advance of the League's press conferences next week in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Orlando and New York to an
Cliff Keen Launches New Web Site
Cliff Keen Athletic has launched a new Web site for the 2009-10 scholastic calendar. The company said the new CliffKeen.com site is re-designed to better serve the company’s considerable stable of growing customers, universities, retailers, and club wres
Shimano Feels the Effects of Global Recession in First Half
Shimano Inc. reported that the impact of the global recession and the pressure to reduce inventories has caused its bicycle components business and fishing tackle business to suffer from lackluster sales for the first half of 2009 ended June 30. As a resu
Nautilus Q2 Sales Fall; Considers Strategic Alternatives for Commercial Business
Nautilus second quarter net sales fell 36.4% to $60.8 million, compared to net sales of $95.6 million for Q2 2008. On an operating basis, the retail and direct businesses were profitable while the commercial business recorded a loss. The company is consid
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