Trips for Kids International (TFK) received a $10,000 donation from long-time supporter and Interbike Expo co-founder, Steve Ready….
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Ski and Snowboard Dealers Urge Vendors to Address Overproduction
Noting that the industry is at a tipping point, the National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) board of directors urged vendors in an open letter to rein in overproduction they say is destroying vendors' brand equity and the specialty ret
Asics America Sees 11 Percent Revenue Gain in Nine Months
Asics America Group, which includes United States, Brazil and Canada, announced net sales rose 11.2 percent in the nine months through Dec. 31. Net income increased 10.2 percent while operating income rose 27.1 percent…
Footwear Industry Protests Illinois Shoe Tax
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) sent the attached letter to Illinois State Representative William Davis. Rep. Davis recently introduced HB 0978 in the Illinois General Assembly, which would add an additional 25 cent state tax on
Power Systems Appoints VP of Sales
Power Systems, the sport and fitness performance equipment manufacturer, promoted Jason Eason to vice president of sales…
Davidson’s Appoints CFO
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, appointed Andrew “Drew” Kramer, CPA to the position of chief financial officer…
OGIO Reports Double-Digit Gains in Golf
OGIO International, the designer of golf bags, apparel and accessories, reports its golf sales revenue grew 48 percent in 2012…
HanesBrands Sees 5 Percent Q4 Revenue Growth
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes and Champion, reported sales increased 5 percent to $1.15 billion in the fourth quarter compared with the year-ago quarter and increased 2 percent to $4.53 billion for the full fiscal year…
New Tennis Equipment Index Sees Growth Driven by Youth Equipment
The tennis industry saw positive wholesale dollar growth in 2012 in all equipment categories measured by the Tennis Industry Association—racquets, strings and balls, including breakout categories for championship tennis balls as well as red, orange and gr
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Lures More Brands
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (OR), which concluded Aug. 26 in Salt Lake City, featured 177 new exhibitors and 950 brands in total, an eight percent increase over last year's Winter Market, show organizers said…
Green Guru to Upcycle Discarded Inner Tubes
Green Guru has partnered with Bike Fixtation to upcycle inner tubes being thrown away at its bike rooms, repair kiosks and other public use bicycle repair stations for use in its line of eco-friendly luggage, bike bags and outdoor gear…
Pew: Six in 10 Used Cell Phone from Inside a Store in December
Nearly six in ten cell phone owners used their phone inside a physical store for assistance or guidance on a purchasing decision this holiday season, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project…
Apax Partners Completes Acquisition Of Cole Haan; Jack Boys Named As Cole Haan’s CEO
Apax Partners completed the previously announced acquisition of Cole Haan LLC from Nike, Inc. In connection with the closing, Jack Boys has been named CEO of Cole Haan, effective immediately. Boys previously served for 10 years as the CEO of Converse, Inc
Jones Group Appoints Joseph Stafiniak SVP Merchandising, Nine West
The Jones Group Inc. appointed Joseph Stafiniak to the newly created position of SVP of merchandising of Nine West, effective immediately. Stafiniak joins The Jones Group from Coach…
Johnson Outdoors Logs Fiscal Q1 Profit on Strong Marine Electronics, Jetboil Deal
Johnson Outdoors Inc. swung to a profit on a 9 percent increase in revenues in the first quarter ended Dec. 28, 2012, thanks in large part to its thriving Marine Electronics segment and the addition of Jetboil, which it acquired on Nov. 14, 2012. Watercr
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