<p>Avenir USA, the cycling company, launched its first-ever website. Avenirusa.com showcases its offerings that include bags, gloves, bike lights, bike components and pumps…</p>
<p>Gift cards could make a resurgence this year as consumers shift their gaze from heavily discounted merchandize back to America's favorite gift, according to NRF’s 2010 Gift Card Consumer Intentions and Actions survey. NRF estimates Americans wi</p>
<p>Lululemon Athletica Inc. named Kathryn Henry to its senior leadership team as chief information officer. Henry will oversee all global information technology operations for Lululemon, report to CEO Christine Day and work closely with Day and CFO John Curr</p>
<p>Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $1.1 million compared to a loss of $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2009. For the quarter ended Oct. 2, 2010, net sales totaled $4.9 million compared to $5.5 million in the pr</p>
<p>Summit Sports Inc. has launched two new Web sites, WomensSkis.com and SkiWax.com…</p>
<p>Olympic Gold Medal winner Bode Miller will serve as an Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM). Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) is a national initiative in the U.S. to encourage children and adults to get out on the snow during Janu</p>
<p>Brown Shoe Co. Inc. is opening the first five stores under the name Mind Body Sole by Famous Footwear as a test. As reported, the stores offer a wide range of fitness footwear for active consumers…</p>
<p>Toronto-based Dunning, maker of sportswear designed for athletes, will open its second retail store this Saturday, November 20, in downtown Unionville, Ontario. In the coming months, the company is looking to open additional shops in Canada, including mor</p>
<p>Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported total revenues increased 13% to $201.3 million, compared to $178.6 million in the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009…</p>
<p>Nike has agreed to sponsor the Fencing Masters NYC. The event benefits Olympic hopefuls and is being held at The Hammerstein Ballroom on Nov. 17…</p>
<p>Lifeboat Events plans to subsidize 125 retailers' attendance at next year's DealerCamp bicyle demo and expo at the Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, a 25% increase over 2010. Exhibitors will utlimately select which retailers get subsidies, </p>
<p>Authentic Brands Group, which recently acquired the TapOut brand, has purchased Sinister, an apparel and accessories company with origins in the mixed martial arts space. Known for its early relationships with UFC champions like Chuck Liddell and Rampage</p>
<p>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…</p>
<p>Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Orange, CA…</p>
<p>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 &</p>