Russell Athletic and the host committee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football national championship announced an agreement that grants Russell Athletic “title sponsorship” rights for the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Championships
Category: Apparel
Head Shifts Canadian Distribution to Subsidiary
Head NV has taken over distribution of its ski and tennis apparel in Canada through a Canadian subsidiary. The company said that beginning in September Head Canada Inc. will ship and service the new collection of 2008/09 HEAD Skiwear…
Outdoor Industry’s Margins Squeezed in Q2
Second-quarter sales were brisk for outdoor vendors and retailers, but declining margins caused declines in profits and return on sales. Sales growth nearly kept pace with inventory growth, a good sign as the industry continues to encounter increasing cos
Cargo Volume Forecast to fall 5% as Retailers Trim Orders
Cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to decline 6% in 2008 compared with 2007 as the nation’s slow economy continues to prompt merchants to carefully manage their inventories, according to the latest Port Tracker report fr
Sher-Wood Hockey Acquires Inglasco Assets
Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. announced that it has purchased the inventory, receivables and certain manufacturing assets relating to Inglasco Ltd., a Sherbrooke, Quebec based producer and distributor of hockey related novelty products as well as NHL and CFL li
Ashworth Considers Sale After Q3 Revenues Slump
Ashworth, Inc. ended a disappointing third quarter with the announcement that it is exploring strategic alternatives including a possible sale or merger of the company. The company has retained Kurt Salmon Associates Capital Advisors as its financial advi
G-III Apparel Widens Q2 Loss
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. said sales of licensed apparel, which includes sports licensed apparel from the four major sports leagues and the Touch by Alyssa Milano collection, increased 30.1% in the second quarter to $67.8 million from $52.1 million, prima
Globe Write-Down Prompts Loss of Nearly $25M
Globe International reported a widened net loss for fiscal 2008 as sales declined in each of the company’s regions. Overall, Globe lost A$24.6 million ($22.1 mm) after a loss of A$3.1 million ($2.4 mm) on total revenues that were down 3.0% to A$122.3 mill
RECALL: Aqua Lung Regulators
The CPSC and Aqua Lung are recalling approximately 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors…
Pending Legislation is Likely To Impact Outdoor Industry…
A coalition of trade associations, including the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor businesses and other interested groups, have joined together in asking Congress to correct or postpone the implementation of changes to the Lacey Act, a section of the
GSI Commerce, Timberland Pony up Millions to Settle Spam Case
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $7 million settlement submitted by GSI Commerce Inc., Timberland and a Florida wireless carrier to settle allegations they sent unsolicited advertisements for Timberland products via text messaging in
Masterfit University Adds Backcountry Training
Masterfit University Training Centers will offer courses for alpine and telemark boot fitting through two new program tracks. MFU's new Backcountry Connection teaches techniques for fitting and modifying these specialty boots for comfort and perform
Orvis Venture Secures Acreage for Texas State Park
Orvis/Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a 2,864-acre ranch in Texas to the Trust for Public Land in a deal that will expand the Palo Duro State Park by 10 percent. The Orvis Company and Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. formed the joint venture to mar
Sports Direct Q1 Profit Flat
Sports Direct International Plc said its sales for the 13 weeks ended July 27 increased slightly from last year. The company further said its trading since the end of July remained in line with its forecast amid tough market conditions…
BUM Equipment to be Relaunched
Culture Apparel LLC has signed a multiyear license with B.U.M. Equipment for men’s and women’s sportswear to launch in the spring. According to Women's Wear Daily, B.U.M. Equipment is being reintroduced as California-inspired lifestyle apparel. Cultu
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