Dick's Sporting Goods is planning for a “very modest recovery going forward” but has some plans in place in case the turnaround gains momentum. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference last week, CEO Ed Stack said, “We've got things in
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Forzani Group Posts Second Quarter Loss as Cool Summer Hits Sales
Forzani Group Ltd. reported a CN$4.4 million (U.S.$4.1 mm) loss for the second quarter, hurt by the recession and cool summer weather across much of Canada. The retailer also blamed a few special circumstances, including costs and distractions caused by a
New Balance Sues LVMH for Copyright Infringement
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. has sued LVMH Moet
Hennessy Louis Vuitton, alleging that the luxury goods
company copied its best-selling 574 casual sneaker..
David Finkelstein Assumes VP Position at Ultimate Walking Gear
Ultimate Walking Gear LLC announced the addition of David Finkelstein to it’s management team. Finkelstein will serve the company as vice president in charge of sales and marketing and will lead a team of independent sales agents in the US and inter
Deckers Names Thomas George CFO
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed Thomas A. George as Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 11. Decker said George has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with
Signature Eyewear’s Q3 Sales Drop 7.8%
Signature Eyewear, Inc., which makes Cutter & Buck eyewear, reported its earnings in its third quarter ended July 31 dipped to $155,000 from $540,000 a year ago. Sales were down 7.8% to $5.9 million from $6.4 million a year ago…
Nfinity Sponsors Emory University
Nfinity, the first women’s performance shoe, inked a deal with Emory University volleyball team for the 2009 season. The team will be outfitted in the new Nfinity Volleyball Shoe…
China’s Peak Sport Files for IPO
Peak Sport Products Co., the Chinese sportswear maker and distributor that sponsors seven U.S. National Basketball Association players, may raise as much as HK$1.9 billion ($278 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering…
SGMA Forms European Help Desk
SGMA has launched a new program, the SGMA European Help Desk, designed to assist member companies in improving their competitiveness in the European marketplace…
Field and Stream Names Benelli’s Vinci Semi-auto “Best of the Best”
Benelli’s revolutionary new Vinci semi-auto shotgun has been selected for a Field & Stream “Best of the Best Award” in the shotgun category for 2009…
Interbike Expands Interbike TV with New Video Partners
Interbike announced that a more robust Interbike video services program will be available to exhibitors, retailers and cycling enthusiasts worldwide during the upcoming 2009 Interbike Expo and OutDoor Demo…
Yue Yuen’s Sales Drop 8.2% in August
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. reported revenue fell 8.2% in August from a year earlier to US$386.4 million from $421.1 million…
ICAA Appoints Hald as Development Director
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has appointed Patrick Hald to lead the association's president of business development. Hald joins ICAA from FreeMotion Fitness, where he held the position of president and chief operating officer…
Skechers CFO Departs
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Fred Schneider, its CFO, has informed the company of his resignation from his position in order to pursue other interests. Schneider plans to remain with the company through February 2010 in order to enable an orderly tra
North American Wetlands Conservation Act has Preserved 25 Million Acres
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the federal government has now made more than $1 billion in grants under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989, helping to conserve or restore more than 25.4 million acres of wetlan
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