Though at first glance retail sales may appear sluggish due to a slow automotive market, traditional retailers saw better-than-expected sales in September. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), September retail sales in the GAFS category, whi
Category: Outdoor
While Rodale Commits to Neutrality…
The same lack of Gore technology is evident when one looks at the running market, and in response Gore has licensed the Runners World name from Rodale publishing for its Running line (BOSS_0340). Rodale, the publisher of Runners World Magazine, has seen
JanSport and RMI Join Forces for the Guiding Season
JanSport and Rainier Mountaineering (RMI) have inked a partnership agreement in which JanSport will be the “Official backpack of RMI” for the calendar years 2004 – 2005…
Tango to Manufacture U.S. Olympic Apparel
Tango Inc. has entered into an agreement with Global Manufacturing Group to produce and print garments for the US Olympic Association, up to and including the 100th Anniversary Olympiad in Athens, Greece. Global has been chosen as the exclusive manufactu
DaKine Re-Launches Website
DAKINE will relaunch its website, www.dakine.com, for the ‘03/04 season. The site has a new design, an updated intuitive navigation system and world-class team rider action photography. The site’s goal is to provide visitors with a unique and user-friend
Keystone Ads Airboarding To Night Programs…
Keystone Resort will be adding an Airboard program at their ski area. Ann-Elise Emerson, who is launching the 2-year-old Swiss product in North America through her company, Emo-Gear, began her snow bodyboarding career out of bounds near Alpine Meadows, Ta
Malden Emerges From Chapter 11; Family Loses Control
Malden Mills Industries, Inc. announced that the Company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection intact with 1,200 employees based in Lawrence, MA, Methuen MA and Hudson, NH. Various secured and unsecured creditors have received a
Nalbach Appointed Fila EU Key Account Director
Fila has named Jay Nalbach as European Key Account Director for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Nalbach will supervise and coordinate Fila’s commercial operations with European Key Accounts in cooperation with the company’s local subsidiaries…
Top-Flite Reaches Five-Year Agreement with Union
Callaway Golf Company announced that a five-year collective bargaining agreement between its wholly owned subsidiary, The Top-Flite Golf Company, and the Boilermaker's Union Local 1851 has been ratified. The union represents the production and mainte
NPD: Lack of Consumer Excitement for Holiday Shopping Season
The NPD Group released the results of its survey of consumer holiday buying intent, which confirms that this holiday shopping season could be just as challenging for retailers as last year, because consumer shopping excitement remains chilly. While 68% of
InterBike Attendance Numbers Are In
Interbike concluded Tuesday the 14th, after five days of bike-related business. The annual trade show, which showcases the latest in cycling products and trends, attracted bicycle retailers, manufacturers, media, celebrities and industry advocates and aff
Burton Taps Nike for VP of Global Sales
Burton has hired Amy Buckalter as the Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company's sales division, which includes the Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Gravis and Analog brands. In her new role, Amy will head the global sales team, direct Burton'
Cannondale Bike Factory Improvements to Result in 52 Job Cuts
Improvements implemented at Cannondale's Bedford, Pennsylvania bike factory are expected to increase productivity while simultaneously reducing labor costs and increasing production flexibility. The changes, instituted by Cannondale senior managemen
Federated September Comps Up 3.2%
Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.352 billion for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003. This represents an increase of 3.0 % compared to total sales of $1.314 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's Sept
Kohl’s September Comps Up 5.5%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the five week fiscal period ended October 4, 2003 increased 18.0% over the five week fiscal period ended October 5, 2002. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.5%…
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