Despite some recent reports to the contrary, the running category appears to have lost no momentum thus far in 2010…
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Genesco Raises Fiscal Year Outlook on Strong First Quarter Results
Genesco Inc. reported that, adjusted for special items both periods, earnings from continuing operations vaulted 189% in the 2010 first quarter to $10.1 million, or 42 cents a share…
Big 5 SG Hopes to Continue West Coast Storefront Growth
Following up on a promising first quarter that saw the company post its biggest quarterly same-store sales gain since 2006, management for Big 5 Sporting Goods met with investors at the B. Riley & Co. Conference to discuss growth initiatives for the upcom
Court Ruling Says Scent-Lok, Retailers Used False Advertising
A Federal District Judge has ruled that ALS Enterprises, the manufacturer of carbon-based Scent-Lok hunting apparel, is guilty of deceptive advertising over the company’s claims that its clothing implemented “odor eliminating” technology
Outdoor Foundation Report: Participation Increased in 2009; Spending Declined
According to the Outdoor Foundation, 2009 showed encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities like camping, hiking, running and bicycling…
Collective Brands Re-Elects Board Members
Collective Brands said Daniel Boggan Jr., retired senior vice president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; Michael A. Weiss, president and chief executive officer of Express LLC; and Robert C. Wheeler, retired chairman and chief executive of
Deckers Outdoor Declares Three-for-One Stock Split
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has approved the increase of its total authorized number of shares of common stock and therefore, as previously announced, the company will effectuate a three-for-one stock split of the company's common shares…
JJB Sports’s Comps Fell 27.3% During Difficult 2009
JJB Sports plc reported retail sales at its ongoing businesses of £361.1 million ($570.2mm) for the 53 weeks ended Jan. 31, 2010, down 22.6% from £466.6 million ($849.7 mm) in the 52 week period ended Jan. 25, 2009. Comp store sales during the period decl
Consumer Confidence Increases for Third Straight Month
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in May, its third consecutive monthly gain. The Index now stands at 63.3, up from 57.7 in April. The Present Situation Index increased to 30.2 from 28.2. The Expectations Index improved to 85.3 from
DU: Oil Spill Threatening Waterfowl, Shorebird Habitat
In a statement released this week, Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall emphasized that the organization has reached out to both federal and state agencies and offered its assistance and technical expertise in the damage assessment and habitat restoration phases
Dorel to Shareholders: Momentum Continuing into Second Quarter
Dorel Industries executives told their shareholders Thursday that improving consumer confidence and new products from Cannondale will help it maintain the momentum it reported in the first quarter, when sales at its Recreation/Leisure segment revenues gre
Victory Archery Signs Fromme
Bob Fromme, world class bowhunter and business owner, has recently joined Victory Archery as a member of its Elite ProStaff and as Product Development Consultant…
ICORE Taps Hogue Grips as Premier Sponsor of Int’l Revolver Championships
The International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) announced that Hogue Inc., makers of handgun grips, rifle stocks and accessories, will join Smith & Wesson and Brownells as a premier sponsor of the organization’s 19th Annual Smith & W
Latest GDP Estimates Show Sales of Recreation Goods Outpacing Services
The government's most recent revision to GDP estimates for the first quarter show Americans increasing their spending on recreation products and vehicles at a much faster pace than on recreational services like travel, lodging and entertainment…
Genesco’s Hat World Agrees To Acquire Sports Avenue
Genesco Inc. announced that its Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Sports Avenue and related entities. Sports Avenue operates 46 retail stores across the United States and 13 ecommerce sites, selling officially li
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