The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced a new partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. to recruit new anglers across the country and promote Anglers' Legacy, a program that encourages avid anglers to share their lo
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Report: Polo Ralph Lauren to Take Over U.S. Olympic Deal
The Wall Street Journal online is reporting this morning that Polo Ralph Lauren will announce shortly that the company will take over as the official outfitter for the U.S. Olympic team for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. PRL apparently inked a deal wi
Play It Again Sports Celebrates Brand’s 25th Anniversary
Play It Again Sports will be holding events this April and throughout the year in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary this year. the chain now has nearly 400 locations nationwide…
NZ-China Free trade Agreement signed
New Zealand signed a free trade agreement with China that will result in the elimination of tariffs on 96 per cent of New Zealand exports to China. The deal is expected to lift New Zealand’s export revenue from China by between US$180 to US$280 million (N
Lululemon Athletica Doubles Q4 Sales, But Will Exit Japan…
lululemon athletica inc. doubled its sales in the fourth quarter on a 24% increase in same store sales after adjusting for a stronger Canadian dollar. The Vancouver, B.C.-based retailer of yoga apparel and lifestyle products said it expected comp stores
adidas Shifting U.S. Staff to Reg’l Offices…
Adidas America Inc. appears to be making moves to decentralize some sales operations while moving customer service and credit functions from its Portland, Ore. headquarters to its expanded facilities in Spartanburg, SC over the next six months…
Vietnam Nike Factory Remains Closed…
A strike at a Nike factory in Vietnam closed down the plant last week after a pay dispute led to a walkout by as many as 20,000 workers. Workers at the Taiwanese-owned factory went on strike last Monday at the Ching Luh factory in southern Long An provinc
Yue Yuen Posts Double-Digit Q1 Growth; Looks for Pay Day from Retail Spin-Off…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited posted a strong fiscal first quarter as both sales and net profit grew in the double-digits for the period ending Dec. 31, 2007. Overall net sales increased 20.2% to $1.15 billion for the quarter from $960.3 million la
Win Hanverky Ties 2008 Growth Plans to China Market…
Hong Kong-based apparel maker, distributor and retailer Win Hanverky is shifting its focus away from a stagnant U.S. economy and toward China’s booming domestic market in 2008…
Backcountry.com Goes Velo…
Online retailer Backcountry.com has begun selling cycling gear and accessories from Shimano, Fox, Sidi, Giro, Oakley, Look, Castelli, Campagnolo, Mavic, Park, Pedros, Pearl Izumi and 60 other brands. The retailer, launched ten years ago to sell climbing,
Spyder Swims Up Stream; Opens Second Asian Sourcing Office…
Spyder Active Sports Inc. opened a production representative office in China to facilitate sourcing. Located in Guangzhou, approximately two hours from Hong Kong in southern China, the office will work in tandem with Spyder’s existing Bangkok sourcing
Sport Chalet Warns as Economy Worsens…
Sport Chalet Inc. warned investors it would turn in a dismal performance for the fourth quarter as sagging housing values in California, Arizona and Nevada continued to suppress spending…
adidas America Shifting Staff to Regional Offices
Adidas America Inc. appears to be making moves to decentralize some sales operations while moving customer service and credit functions from its Portland, OR headquarters to its expanded facilities in Spartanburg, SC over the next six months…
Patagonia Opens New Boulder Store
Patagonia will hold a grand opening for its new Boulder store on the Pearl Street Mall on April 5. The 2,961-square-foot store, located in a historic building at 1212 Pearl Street that dates back to 1875, is Patagonia's 24th retail store…
Wilson Renews Beach Volleyball Sponsorship
AVP, Inc., a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, announced a five-year contract extension with Wilson as the “official game ball” of the AVP. The long-term deal extends through the 2012 season of the AVP Crocs