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Reebok Sued Over EasyTone’s Claims
A lawsuit filed in Boston's federal court asserts that Reebok made false claims about the fitness benefits of its EasyTone shoes. A Reebok statement defended both the technology and the performance of the product…
Team Express Becomes Exclusive Provider to Eteamz.com
Active Network named Team Express, a distributor of sporting goods, apparel and footwear, as the exclusive provider of team uniforms and sports equipment for users of Active Network's media property, http://www.eteamz.com…
Aldila Agrees to Acquire Victory Archery
Aldila, Inc., the golf equipment company, signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Victory arrow business from Miramar Strategic Ventures, LLC in a cash and stock transaction targeted to close by Dec. 31, 2010…
Nordstrom Rack to Open in Orange, CA
Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Orange, CA…
DT Swiss Opens Polish Factory
DT Swiss opened its new factory in Poland to meet demand for wheels it designs and develops in Switzerland. The plant, which employs 110, has begun production. The factory and an adjoining European Service Center span 5,000 square meters…
WalMart Ups Free Shipping Ante
Walmart is offering free shipping to residences on nearly 60,000 holiday items — with no minimum purchase requirement or subscription fees — now through Dec. 20 at Walmart.com. The announcement was the latest volley in an escalating market share battle be
Skechers Opens First Store in Ireland
Skechers USA, Inc. opened the first Skechers-branded retail store in Ireland. The new store in Dublin are part of a program to bring the total number of Skechers stores by early 2011 to more than 400 worldwide…
Yue Yuen’s October Revenues Climb 31%
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.'s operating revenue in October grew 31% to $532.2 million from $405.92 million a year ago…
Ironclad Q3 Sales Sip 6% on Lower Int’l Orders, Promotions
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $3.38 million, a decrease of 6.0% from the third quarter of 2009 of $3.60 million. The company said the decrease is primarily the result of lower internatio
CIT: Retailers Boosting Staff, Inventory and Advertising for Holidays
More than half (57%) of retailers expect to stock more inventory, more than two thirds (69%) say they will advertise more aggressively and nearly three quarters (72%) expect they will discount more this holiday season than in 2009, according to the second
Hanesbrands Completes Senior Notes Offering
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, joined the stampede of companies taking advantage of low interest rates by refinancing its debt. The company said it completed the sale of $1 billion of 10-year, 6.375% senior unsecured notes. The deal gives it mo
Easton-Bell Sports’ Q3 Revenues Climb 10%
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported sales increased 10.2% in the third quarter to $198.8 million from $180.4 million a year ago while gross margin increased to 35% from 34.4%. Team Sports sales grew 12.4%, while Action Sports revenues grew 8.0%. Net earning
RECALL: Rollerblade Inline Skates
Rollerblade USA of West Lebanon, N.H. is recalling about 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire brands of inline skates…
Nielsen Confirms ASR’s Demise, Sees Action Sports Expanding at Outdoor Retailer
Nielsen admitted that it was “indefinitely suspending” the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) trade show due to consolidation in the action sports space as well as the challenging economy. At the same time, it said it will be increasing its effort to expand the
Gaiam’s Q3 Revenues Slide 2.8%
Gaiam, Inc. reported revenues decreased 2.8% for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, to $72.3 million from $74.4 million recorded during the same quarter last year. The decline was primarily attributable to the company's focus on improving operating in
