Apparel and Footwear Hit Hard by New Frugality
More than half (55%) of Americans reduced their spending on apparel and footwear in the last 12 months, while 36% have switched to less expensive brands, according to the latest annual survey of 2,000 consumers by global management consulting firm, Booz &
Nordstrom Rack to Open in Orange, CA
Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Orange, CA…
Portland Targets Athletic and Outdoor Industry
Led by Portland Mayor Sam Adams, representatives of the Portland region's athletic and outdoor industry released their first comprehensive report on the industry's origins and potential to generate further employment and growth in Oregon…
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…
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…
Aquapac Unveils New Logo
Aquapac, manufacturers of 100% waterproof cases, unveiled its new logo – a small part in a more comprehensive rebranding initiative being undertaken by the…
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
GSI Commerce Launches ShopRunner
GSI Commerce launched its ShopRunner members-only online shopping program in a bid to help its brick-and-mortar retail clients compete more effectively with Amazon.com and other pure online retailers. The program offers members unlimited free, two-day shi
Head N.V. Revenues Up 5.7% in First Nine Months
Head N.V., owner of the Head, Penn and Mares/Dacor brands, reported total net revenues reached €218.4m ($287.6 mm) in the nine months ended Sept. 30, up €11.7 million ($15.4 mm), or 5.7% from the comparable 2009 period. The increase was mainly
Escalade Declares Special Dividend
Escalade said its board of directors authorized the payment of a ten cents per share dividend payable Dec. 6, 2010, to all shareholders of record on Nov. 22, 2010…
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…
LaCrosse Footwear Receives $5.0 Million Military Order
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. received a new $5.0 million order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot…
GoLite Footwear to Sponsor Acidotic Racing Team
GoLite Footwear agreed to sponsor the acidotic RACING team. Founded and led by brothers Chris and Jay Dunn, acidotic RACING has grown since 2002 to more than 40 members who regularly compete in trail racing, mountain racing, snowshoe racing, team relay ra
Mizuno’s First Half Profits Surge on Stronger Margins
Mizuno Corp reported sales in its first half inched up 0.2% to 76.4 billion yen ($832 mm) from 76.2 billion yen. Net income reached 1.8 billion yen ($19.6 mm), up 91.3% from 973.0 million yen…
Cliff Keen Partners with NHSCA
Cliff Keen Athletic has announced a marketing partnership and media package with the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) for its 2010-2011 Wrestling tournaments and telecasts on the Versus Network…
