Outdoor product sales grew 8.1 percent to $811.9 million in the fiscal month of May, as double-digit increases in the last two weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend erased flat sales growth in the first two weeks of the fiscal month that ended May 26,
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Eagle, CO Targets Outdoor Adventure Travelers
The Town of Eagle, CO has launched a new website it hopes will lure adventure travelers from better known Vail, 30 minutes to the east. Eagle is positioning itself as an outdoor adventure destination for travelers in the know, and those looking to escape
USA Cycling Fills Most of the Slots On Olympics Team
USA Cycling announced Friday 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX)…
DSW Inc. Reiterates 2012 Outlook
DSW Inc. reiterated its 2012 outlook for the year ending Feb. 2, 2013. The company continues to expect comparable sales to increase in the 3 percent to 5 percent range for the full year. In addition, the company confirms its previous guidance for full yea
The North Face 100 Draws Largest Gathering of Ultra Trail Runners in the Philippines
The recently concluded The North Face 100 (TNF100) ultra trail running marathon held in the mountainous terrain of the Cordilleras last April 21 – 22 attracted close to 300 runners…
Adidas Confirms Global Ban on eBay and Amazon Marketplaces
Adidas confirmed it has instituted a global policy banning dealers from listing products on the eBay and Amazon.com marketplaces, according to EcommerceBytes.com…
Adidas Sued Over AdiPure Claims
A New York man sued Adidas, claiming the company's AdiPure barefoot line didn't provide the fitness benefits promised and actually wound up injuring him…
JC Penney’s President Steps Down
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced that Michael Francis will be leaving the company. Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson will assume direct responsibility and oversight of the company's marketing and merchandising functions…
Online Forum Indicates Broad Preference for Keeping Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake
A significant majority of vendors and retailers appear to favor keeping the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, according to at least one thread of comments being posted in an online forum site established by the trade show…
Retailers, Brands and Technology Providers Agree on Global Serial Number System
Major American retailers, brands and technology providers have agreed on a set of guidelines for assigning serialized identification numbers to individual items – making it possible to trace individual products as they move through the global apparel supp
Jarden CEO Says Rossignol Deal Helped Rein in Excess Production, Exorbitant Endorsement Deals
Jarden Corp. helped a French executive acquire the Rossignol brand from Quiksilver in 2008 largely to rein in the ski company’s disruptive business practices, including overproduction and paying athletes exorbitant fees to endorse its skis, Jarden&#
Import Projections Suggests Continued Retail Sales Growth
Projections of import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports suggest a 22-month streak in retail sales growth should continue beyond this summer, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federati
Vans Unveils Bold Five-Year Plan, Eyes Athletic Channel Opportunity
At an investor meeting last week, Vans’ management and its parent, VF Corp., outlined an aggressive plan to add $1 billion in sales over the next five years. But the big surprise was the introduction of an athletic-inspired line, LXVI, designed to h
Bauer Performance Sports Snaps Up Cascade Helmets
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cascade Helmets Holdings, Inc., best known for its lacrosse helmets, for a purchase price of US$64 million, payable in cash and subject to adjustment. The acquisition is expected
Dick’s SG Sizes Up the Competition
At the William Blair & Co. Growth Stock Conference last week, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ officials received a slew of questions from investors in attendance about their potential competitors – from Amazon to other larger full-line stores. Not surp
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