Lafuma Group Reports Loss for First Half
Lafuma Group reported a net loss of €700,000 ($1.0 mm) for the half year ended March 31, down from net income of €1.6 million ($2.3 mm). Operating profits for the group, which includes the Lafuma, Millet, Le Chameau and Oxbow brands, plummeted 82.4% to €8
High Sierra Names new VP of International Sales
Bag and luggage maker High Sierra Sport Companyhas hired Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces has worked at JanSport, Marketing Associate International, Johnson Outdoor Incorporated, Lennox Industries Inc. and The Coleman Company.
adidas Boycotts Mulesed Wool
Following nearly four months of discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, adidas has decided to boycott all wool from mulesed lambs — including those mulesed using clips, according to PETA and an Australian media report. While adidas i
CCM Unveils Designer Street Wear
CCM by Roger Edwards and Alex Ovechkin announced the launch of the new Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection for men. Created by designer Roger Edwards in conjunction with CCM and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, the collection will be avai
Goody’s Family Clothing Files Chapter 11, To Close 69 Doors
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. As part of the reorganization process, the retailer w
National Get Outdoors Day Set for Saturday
More than 45 locations will sponsor events for the inaugural National Get Outdoors Day June 14. The event – co-sponsored by the Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition – is designed to engage urban and multicultural youth in nature-based acti
Patagonia Launches
Patagonia launched its “Voice Your Choice” campaign in which it invites customers at each of its stores nationwide to select a at stores nationwidelocal environmental organization to receive a $4,000 grant. Consumers can cast their ballots in a Patagonia
Cabela’s to Open Rapid City Store Aug. 7
Cabela’s said it will open its newest store in Rapid City, S.D. at 5:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Rapid City is Cabela’s second South Dakota store. The company also operates a store in Mitchell, S.D…
Paddlesports Industry Foundation Nominates Honorees
The Paddlesports Industry Foundation has announced the 2008 slate of nominees from which six honorees will be elected to and inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) this Fall. The list includes…
New Balance Supports Special Olympics
The New Balance Foundation said it is supporting the Special Olympics Massachusetts with a gift of $100,000. The New Balance Foundation said its gift “will be used to support the athletic training and competition activities for all Special Olympics Massac
Japan Lets Swimmers Wear Speedo
Japanese officials agreed to permit its swimmers to wear Speedo's controversial LZR bodysuit at August's Beijing Games. The Japan Swimming Federation (JSF) had until now required its swimmers in the Beijing Olympics and world championships to we
Mizuno Opens New Distribution Center
Mizuno USA, Inc. has opened a new 300,000 square foot distribution center at the Hamilton Mill Business Center in Buford, GA to support the company’s continued growth and to meet future market demands. The new Distribution Center will also lead to improv
Bakers Footwear Posts Widened Q1 Loss as Comps Slide
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter decreased 11.8% from the year-ago period. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased 11.1%, compared to a decrease of 9.3% in the prior-year period. The compan
Collective Brands Gets Lift from Stride Rite, but Jury Award Hits the Bottom Line…
Collective Brands Inc. took a big hit at the retail cash register at its Payless retail division in the fiscal first quarter ended May 3, but the acquisition of Stride Rite, which was not in the numbers in Q1 last year, provided a nice boost to the top-li
SGB Honors Recipients of Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards…
The finalists for the first annual SGB 40 Under 40 awards have been selected and will be honored at an invitation-only event on June 9, 2008 during the SGMA Team Sports and Sports Licensing Show. The finalists, honored by their peers as the best and brig
