<p>Lululemon Athletica will complete the purchase of the building in Kitsilano, Vancouver, where its corporate headquarters is housed. The move will enable the retailer to settle in the community where it started…</p>
<p>Smith & Wesson management spoke at the recent Cowen and Co. Aerospace/Defense Conference about key growth initiatives following a fiscal second quarter that saw top and bottom lines fall considerably on declining gun sales and a significant write-down rel</p>
<p>Kneissl, an Austrian maker of bicycles, skis, tennis racquets, apparel and accessories filed for bankruptcy Feb. 8 after its majority owner in Saudi Arabia did not meet a court deadline to inject more capital into the company, according to several media r</p>
<p>Cabela’s Inc. reported improved merchandise margins, increasing revenues and lower impairment charges in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1 drove profit up more than 14% against a year -ago period that slumped on steep charges and liquidation costs…</p>
<p>In a ruling that could have wide-ranging implications, REI must take responsibility for an allegedly defective fork that caused a Novara bicycle to collapse in 2007 and left a woman with permanent injuries, a Washington appeals court ruled last week…</p>
<p>Burton Snowboards said it had recently terminated dealer agreements with several U.S. shops suspected of re-selling products through unauthorized channels. The move reflects Burton's ongoing efforts to protect and support its global network of specia</p>
<p>The Timberland Co. reported fourth quarter sales rose 26.7% to $491.1 million, fueled by strong gains in men's footwear and its SmartWool business in North America. Earnings zoomed ahead 88.8% to $42.1 million, or 82 cents, handily topping Wall Stree</p>
<p>With consumers showing spending power beyond the holiday season, January marked the seventh straight month of retail sales gains…</p>
<p>Container cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise by 11% this month, 6% in the first half of 2011 and 7-8% in 2011 over the comparable periods in 2010, according to a forecast released by the National Retail Fed</p>
<p>The relentless march toward lighter, stronger, faster continues in the backcountry equipment market as evidenced by products exhibited at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…</p>
<p>Tilly's, the action sports chain, appointed Daniel Griesemer as president and chief executive officer. Griesemer succeeds Hezy Shaked, who has served as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer since co-founding Tilly's in 19</p>
<p>The North Face announced the promotion of Todd Spaletto to president, The North Face, Americas, effective immediately. He has served as The North Face vice president of sales for the Americas since 2004 and has been with VF Corp. since 1998…</p>
<p>ChiRunning, the natural running technique organization based in Asheville, NC, has launched a series of new websites: www.chirunning.com; www.chiwalking.com and www.chiliving.com…</p>
<p>Interbike announced the formation of an exhibitor advisory panel made up of 11 executives representing a broad range of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors operating within the international bicycle community…</p>
<p>The National Sporting Goods Association said the deadline to nominate candidates for the 2012 class of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame is quickly approaching – March 15, 2011. Nominees will be evaluated following the 2011 NSGA Management Conferen</p>
