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Lou Setnicka, Training & Employee Development Manager for Patagonia, Inc. will moderate the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition panel examining women's leadership issues at the annual OIWC Summer Gathering during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Mar

Strong retail sales gains in the first half of this year have prompted the National Retail Federation to revise its 2004 forecast for GAFS sales. According to its forthcoming Retail Sales Outlook report, NRF has revised its 2004 forecast from 5.0% growth

The Timberland Company has launched a nationwide tour stopping at 78 of the country's biggest outdoor events
and adventure races. The tour kicks off with participation in events in California, Oregon, Illinois and the renowned Leadville Trail 100 Se

The Outdoor Industry Association issued the following statement in response to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman’s announcement of a new Roadless Rule which would abandon national protections for the nation’s last wild forests. The new rule would requ

Russell Corporation said it expects to exceed analysts' expectations for the second quarter ending July 4, 2004. Russell also sold its interest in Marmot Mountain, Ltd., which will result in a one-time second quarter gain of 8.5 cents per share. In

June retail results surprised many that had become accustomed to the run-up in retail sales performance over the last six months or so. But as tax rebate checks get spent, gasoline prices stay high, and the Fed starts to raise interest rates, the consume

Sears, Roebuck and Co. has established a new, expanded leadership position of President of Sears Retail. The new role reflects the next phase of the company's growth strategy, including Sears' recently announced accelerated expansion off-mall.

Triple Peaks, LLC and American Skiing Company have jointly announced the settlement of the lawsuit regarding the termination of the proposed 2002 sale of the Steamboat Ski Resort to Triple Peaks, LLC. In return for a cash settlement, Triple Peaks has agr

Triple Peaks and American Skiing Company have jointly announced the settlement of the lawsuit regarding the termination of the proposed 2002 sale of the Steamboat Ski Resort to Triple Peaks, LLC. In return for a cash settlement, Triple Peaks has agreed to

Oakley expects to report its second quarter net sales will be approximately $152.0 million, an increase of 5.7% over the year-ago period. As a result of these sales, the company has revised its annual earnings guidance of 65 cents per share on 12% net sal

According to Dick's Sporting Goods, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to its pending all cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Galyan's Tr

Per a Transition Agreement, Fran Conley will remain the Cutter & Buck's chairman and CEO, and a member of the Company's Board, through September 15, 2004 and then transition to an employee through March 15, 2005. She will work with the Board on

Footstar, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company's distribution center in Mira Loma, California and to outsource certain warehousing and distribution operations to support the ongoing needs of the Company's Meldisco div

Switzerland’s Schoeller Textil AG will open its new sales office in the International Textile Center near Istanbul. Schoeller Turkey Ltd. guarantees a presence for the Swiss textile corporation and the ability to act quickly in Turkey, known to be one of

Recently, Specialized announced that Chris Smith would join their team as General Manager of Specialized USA. Mike Sinyard, the company's founder and president recently wrote a letter to his dealers stating that Chris and his family will not be maki