The fight for control of a brand went the route of the brand owner last week as the U.S. Supreme court struck down a nearly century old ban on the setting of minimum pricing…
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Stride Rite Sees Tax Rate Spike Stymie Bottom Line
The Stride Rite Corporation reported a strong performance in its Sperry Top-Sider division, as well as in its International business, but softness in the Kid’s Wholesale, Hind, and Keds segments offset much of the gains. Sales increased 7.8% for SRR durin
The Finish Line Highlights Bright Spots in a Very Tough Fiscal First Quarter…
The Finish Line, Inc. wasn’t talking much last week about its planned merger deal with Genesco, Inc., except to outline some of the financing in place to fund the deal. The high debt load the deal will bring with it had a number of analysts skittish enou
OIF Takes an In-Depth Look at the Next Generation…
Outdoor Industry Foundation completed the 2007 edition of The Next Generation of Outdoor Participants which takes a holistic approach to analyzing the activity of the life-cycle of consumers who participate in outdoor sports. In the first edition of this
Hardgoods Vendors See Tough First Quarter…
Without the benefits of acquisition driven top-line growth, and all of the negative factors involved in the various integration initiatives hitting the bottom line, hardgoods vendors had a tough first quarter in 2007. However, softgoods and footwear vendo
Outdoor Retailer Shifts Summer Show Dates for 2009…
Outdoor Retailer is moving up the date of its 2009 Summer Market to July 21-24. The decision to change the show dates, according to show management, was made in response to evolving market needs for many of the exhibitors at Summer Market. In particular,
MSR Delays Reactor Deliveries…
The MSR Reactor Stove System, previously scheduled for release in spring of 2007 is not ready for release yet. As production increased and stoves were put through MSR’s testing protocols, the majority of units met demanding test standards; however, a mino
Polartec Hires New N.A. Sales Director
Polartec hired Steve Cuthbert as the Director of Sales, North America. Cuthbert arrives with particularly unique qualifications having worked as an Account Manager for Malden Mills from 1997 to 2004. Most recently he was the National Sales Manager for Pr
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Carry Enlyten SportStrips
HealthSport, Inc. has reached an agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods to become an authorized distributor of Enlyten SportStrips. Buffalo Bills starting quarterback, JP Losman, will be featured in Enlyten's marketing campaigns for Dick's..
Nike, Inc. Looks to be Calling all the Right Shots…
Mark Parker completed his first full fiscal year as CEO of Nike, Inc. as the company delivered solid results and a strong outlook for the future. NKE shares were up more than 10% for the week last week to close at $58.29 on Friday. The company’s share p
Nautilus Acquires Chinese Manufacturer for $72 Million
Nautilus, Inc. has exercised a purchase option to acquire the assets of its largest contract manufacturer, Xiamen, China-based Land America Health and Fitness Co., Ltd. The all cash-transaction of approximately $72 million is expected to close January 2,
Spalding Signs Oden and Arenas
Spalding announced the signing of two high profile basketball players, the top pick in the NBA draft Greg Oden and Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, to endorse its full line of basketballs and backboards on a worldwide basis. Spalding said it plans
More Companies Sign up for OutDoor Asia
Even more international brands will participate in the second Asia Outdoor than at the 2006 premiere event. Companies such as Mountain Hardware, Mountainsmith (USA), Millet (France), Vaude, Lowa, Meindl, Deuter, Big Pack, Tatonka, Highpeak, Exxtasy (Germa
Nike Earns Most Brand Explosure at U.S. Open
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
Nike Tops U.S. Open Brand Exposure
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
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