The Finish Line now will offer military personnel and their immediate families a 10% discount on purchases made at all Finish Line store locations across America. This discount offer kicks off in conjunction with Armed Services Day, which is Saturday, May
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Nike Supports the Lance Armstrong Foundation with New Program
As a tribute to Lance Armstrong's inspirational fight against cancer as well as his historic attempt at a sixth Tour de France win, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and Nike will launch the Wear Yellow Live Strong campaign. Nike will donate $1 mi
Garmin and Columbia Sponsor the Jeep World of Adventure Sports
Columbia Sportswear Company, Garmin International, Goodyear and America Online (AOL) will join Jeep and NBC as sponsors of Jeep World of Adventure Sports, the new action-adventure sports series that debuted on NBC. As the exclusive outerwear sponsor of th
NSGA Expands Cost of Doing Business Survey…
In the bi-annual NSGA Cost of Doing Business survey, the trade organization has included backpacking and camping stores for the first time since the survey began. Also among the retailers surveyed were SnowSports shops and Bicycle specialty shops…
Big Business Brings Big Attention to Roadless Ruling…
The Oregon Natural Resources Council and the OIA Business for Wilderness program spearheaded an initiative that has been garnering a great deal of national and international press coverage. Some of the biggest names in Oregon's corporate world joined
OR Looks Beyond Salt Lake City…
Outdoor Retailer and the OIA have sent out an invitation to participate in an online survey concerning the future location of the OR Summer Market. According to OR, survey questions were designed to gauge the event experience of retailers and exhibitors
Heyne Appointed President of Nautica Jeans
Nautica announced that Christopher H. Heyn, President, Nautica Men's Sportswear has expanded his role and will assume responsibility for the Nautica Jeans company. Mr. Heyn's title is President, Nautica Sportswear and Nautica Jeans Company. In t
Genesco Raises Q1 Guidance on Stronger Comp Performance
Genesco reported net sales of $226 million for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004, a 17.1% increase compared to $193 million for the same period last year. The Company also raised its first quarter earnings per share guidance to between 21 cents and 24 c
Shoe Carnival Q1 Net Down 9.8% on 2.2% Comp Sales Decline
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that net earnings for the first quarter ended May 1 were $4.6 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $5.1 million, 39 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales for the first qu
Outdoor Retailer Looks for Feedback on New Locations
Earlier this week, Outdoor Retailer, in conjunction with the Outdoor Industry Association, sent an invitation to thousands of outdoor industry retailers and exhibitors to participate in an online survey. Survey questions were designed to gauge the event
Shave and a Haircut for BackCountryStore.com
BackcountryStore.com has changed its name to Backcountry.com and re-launched with a new fresher look. Other than the name change, it is business as usual at the Heber City, Utah based online retailer. For the past seven years Backcountry.com has been post
The New Cannondale Gets a Makeover
With the start of the ’04 cycling season, Cannondale has unveiled a new corporate look and tag line that will be featured on all of its advertising, packaging, web sites and other promotional materials. Cannondale’s new tag line and look were officially u
Golf Town Raises Funds for The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
Canada's largest golf retailer, Golf Town, has
committed to a three-year, national support program to raise funds for The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada as well as increase awareness for the devastating disease estimated to afflict one
Climb High Presents Annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholorship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut has announced the winner of the second annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Jon Shea of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and full outfitting
Apparel a Bright Spot for adidas-Salomon…
adidas-Salomon saw a sizable gain in its gross margin overshadow sales declines across most regions and brand groups to help the company post a 41% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2004. The company pointed to the impact of foreign currency
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