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Golf Rounds Played Down in February

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 21.6% in February 2010 compared to February 2009. Public Access play was down 20.9% for the month and Private Course activity was down 23.4%.  A total of 2915 courses are represented in this

March Consumer Confidence Index Rebounds

Consumer confidence rose to 52.5 in March from 46.4 in February. Analysts expected a reading of 50 for March, but the index is still far below the 90 reading that's considered healthy…

K-Swiss Signs Biggest Loser Star as Endorser

K-Swiss announced a global endorsement deal with “Biggest Loser” trainer and coach Jillian Michaels. She will represent K-Swiss and participate in interactive retail and consumer-facing programs throughout the year. In the future, Michaels will develop c

Sports Direct Drops Takeover Bid for Blacks Leisure

Sports Direct said it was pulling back its offer to acquire Blacks Leisure over fears that key suppliers would not support Blacks if it took control. Sports Direct earlier this week blamed Blacks of leaking the names of suppliers that were unwilling to do

Vans Partners with Majestic Athletic on MLB Shoes

Vans has teamed with sister company Majestic Athletic and Major League Baseball Properties to introduce a limited-edition line of baseball-themed shoes. The Vans Opening Day Collection will be available only at select Vault by Vans retailers…

NSSF Poll: Target Shooting and Home Defense Top-Rated

A new National Shooting Sports Foundation poll conducted by Harris Interactive found that more Americans are target shooting now than six months ago, and that “home and personal defense” were the main reasons Americans recently purchased firea

KARHU to Sponsor 13.1 Marathon Race Series

KARHU said it marked its said it 100th specialty partnership and is planning a 10+ major city half-marathon sponsorship of the 13.1 Marathon race series. As the exclusive apparel and footwear sponsors of the 10+ major city 13.1 Marathon series, KARHU and

Phoenix Footwear’s Q4 Revenues Fall 25%

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported earnings in the fourth quarter reached $1.0 million, or 13 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $14.9 million, or $1.83, after charges for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Sales from continuing operations reache

Nexcen Brands Amends Credit Agreement

NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, on March 30 amended its existing bank credit facility with BTMU Capital Corporation. The Ninth Amendment extended from March 31, 2010 to April 30, 2010 the trigger date on which BTMUCC would be e