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Lululemon Sets Date for Twofer Stock Split

The Lululemon Athletica Inc. board of directors has established July 8, 2011 as the record date for the previously announced two-for-one stock split of the company's common stock…

Genesco Acquires UK Retailer; Journeys Q2 Comps Up 15 Percent

Genesco Inc. has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear based in the United Kingdom for roughly $113 million plus earn out payments. Genesco also disclosed same-store sales increased 14% in the second quarter to da

Outdoor Nation National Congress Convenes Today

Outdoor Nation's 2011 summit series kicked off Thursday in New York City with a National Congress representing all 50 States, followed by three-day regional Youth Summits in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco from June 24

New Balance Reports Strong Growth in Licensed Stores

New Balance announced that its U.S. licensed stores have seen increased year over year sales for the past 9 straight months, with strong comparative sales growth in the past four months: Feb: 9.3 percent, March: 9.0 percent, April: 6 percent, May: 1 perce

Leave No Trace Focuses on Over-loved Mt. Rainier

In June, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is hosting two community events in Seattle, focusing on reversing the recreational impact at Mount Rainier National Park, one of the nation's most popular outdoor adventure destinations…

Conservation Alliance Elects Two Directors

The Conservation Alliance membership elected Gareth Martins, director of marketing at Osprey Packs, and Kate Ketschek, director of marketing and public relations for NEMO Equipment to new three-year terms on the Alliance board of directors…

RECALL: Harbinger Fitness

About 4,169 Ab Straps exercise equipment from Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, CA are being recalled. The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers…

Valley Sporting Goods Files for Bankruptcy

Valley Sporting Goods, a 65-year-old store based in Modesto, CA, has filed for bankruptcy protection so it can restructure its debts and downsize its business…

OBIT: Cameron Anderson

Cameron I. Anderson, who helped develop the Foot Locker chain while an executive with the Kinney Shoe Corp., died Saturday. He was 85…

USSA Forming First U.S. Freeskiing Team

A first ever U.S. Freeskiing national team is being formed by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The announcement comes on the heels of a decision by the International Olympic Committee to add halfpipe skiing to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games..

EMS Draws More Than 700 with Paddle Demo Days

After attracting more than 700 people to seven paddle demo events in six states, Eastern Mountain Sports Inc announced the final dates and locations for its spring Outdoor Demo Tour…

Industry Applauds USDA’s Recognition of GOTS

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded the USDA for explicitly confirming that textile products produced in accordance with the the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) may be sold as “organic” in the U.S. GOTS is the voluntary global