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Lululemon Files IPO

Lululemon Corp. has filed a registration statement with the SEC, and a preliminary prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, relating to a proposed initial public offering of approximately $2

GSI Commerce Shrinks Q1 Loss on 28% Revenue Jump

GSI Commerce Inc. saw first quarter net revenue increase 28% to $146.3 million from $114.2 million during last year's quarter. Merchandise sales increased 69% to $322.5 million in the quarter from $191.0 million last year. Revenues from the sale of s

Skechers Posts 24% Jump in First Quarter Sales

Skechers USA, Inc. recorded a first quarter jump in net sales of 24.3% to $344.9 million from $277.6 million for the first quarter of 2006. Net earnings for the quarter were $23.9 million, up from $16.6 million for the first quarter of 2006. Diluted earni

Everlast Signs Master License for China

Everlast Worldwide Inc. has entered into a Master License agreement for mainland China with Brand Management Holdings PTY Ltd (BMH) of Hong Kong. The license covers The People's Republic of China and will include boxing and fitness equipment, men&#03

Reebok Sponsors the 2007 Avon Walk

Reebok will be the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the 2007 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series for the second consecutive year. A symbolic Pink Ribbon footwear collection will be sold at retailers across the country…

Amer Q1 Sales Down 9%; Loss Widens

Amer Sports net sales in the first quarter decreased 9% to €381.8 million ($500.3 mm) from €417.4 million ($501.9 mm) in 2006. Net sales declined by 4% in local currency terms. Net sales by business segment were as follows: Salomon 29%, Wilson 43%, Precor

Jarden Corp. to Acquire K2 Inc. for $1.2 Billion

Jarden Corporation and K2 Inc. have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Jarden will acquire K2. Under the terms of the agreement, Jarden will pay $10.85 per share of K2 common stock in cash and will issue 0.1086 of a share of Jarden com

Altus Names Director of Marketing/Product Development

Altus Athletic, a leading manufacturer of personal fitness equipment, appointed John Hetzel as Director of Marketing and Product Development.. He was recently with Sportcraft as Director of Marketing managing the Recreational Products Division and was pre

OutDoor Show Boosts Accomodations with Caravan City

In order to increase overnight accommodations, a caravan city will be set up this summer on the OutDoor exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This “hotel on wheels” is called Hymer-City. During the two international trade fairs, OutDoor and EURO

EMS to Donate 1% of ‘Upgrade Your Gear’ Sale Proceeds

Eastern Mountain Sports is partnering with the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund by donating 1% of all proceeds from its semi-annual “Upgrade Your Gear” sale at all store locations April 20 – 22, 2007. The proceeds will be divided equally between

Spalding Launches Mobile Campaign for Never Flat

Spalding is supporting Never Flat basketball technology with its first mobile marketing effort dubbed, “Ask Me,” via KSL Media, New York. Consumers texting basketball-related questions via cell phones to “Ask Me 27563” will be entered into a contest to wi

Ashworth Adds to Board

Ashworth, Inc. appointed Eric S. Salus to serve as a director on the company's board of directors, effective April 16, 2007. In accordance with Ashworth's Bylaws, Mr. Salus will stand for election at the company's 2007 Annual Meeting of Sto

Shoe Pavilion Sees Q1 Comps Gain; Expects Widened Loss

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter totaled $36.2 million while comparable store sales increased by 7.8%. The company said it expects a net loss for the first quarter of approximately $1.2 million to $1.3 million, or a loss o

Oakley Posts 31% Q1 Sales Jump; Net Follows

Oakley, Inc. reported first quarter net sales of $199.2 million, an increase of 31.3% from $151.7 million in the same period of 2006. First quarter net income jumped to $5.7 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, from $1.9 million, or 3 cents per diluted

IMBA Adds Development Director

Concluding a national search, International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has selected Richard Cook as its new development director. An active figure in the outdoor industry, Cook has worked with several sports oriented organizations over his care