<p>Genesco, Inc., as expected, reported its losses from continuing operations slightly narrowed to $2.4 million, or 10 cents a share, in the second-quarter, hurt by sluggish sales at its Journeys' chain and a slew of non-recurring charges…</p>
<p>Comps climbed 12.5% at its DSW business and 5.7% in its leased business. Healthy increases were seen in both traffic and conversion rates. Women's footwear was up 12%, men's climbed 15%, athletics increased 9% and handbag/accessories gained 6%. </p>
<p>Quiksilver, Inc.'s earnings improved sharply in the third quarter as belt tightening and reduced markdowns helped overcome sagging revenue. Pro-forma consolidated income from continuing operations reached $12.5 million, or 8 cents a share, more than </p>
<p>Australian surfwear manufacturer Billabong International, Ltd. said it had a “solid second half performance” for the fiscal second half ended June 30, although a weak first half was too much for the company’s full year to overcome…</p>
<p>For the first time in its four-year history, The North Face Endurance Challenge comes to Atlanta, GA on October 16-17, 2010…</p>
<p>Collective Brands saw robust growth across its wholesale brand portfolio in the second quarter, particularly with Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider and Keds. But it was another story for the company’s own retail stores as the Payless domestic chain once aga</p>
<p>Globe International reported recently that currency exchange rates dropped it’s top line 9% in constant currency terms for the fiscal year ended June 30, but the company swung to a net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$1.3 million (US$1.1 mm) from a loss</p>
<p>Retailers described August as “chaotic,” “schizophrenic,” and “unstable,” with sales in some categories seen as wildly successful but the overall business disappointing…</p>
<p>An estimated 44 million people participated in camping in 2009, nearly one million more participants than in the previous high of 1996, according the 2010 Special Report on Camping released last week by The Coleman Company, Inc. and The Outdoor Foundation</p>
<p>Backcountry.com’s Brociety.com website, which specialized in offering discounts for snowboard gear on a one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) basis, has shuttered its operations. Backcountry.com will now add Snowboard products to its WhiskeyMilitia.com ODAT sit</p>
<p>Asia Bike, a new bicycle trade fair, will be held for the first time in Nanjing, China, from July 27-30, 2011. The show will be held next door to the 6th Asia Outdoor, which is scheduled to be held at the same time and place. Representatives for Asia Bike</p>
<p>The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced multi-year sponsorship agreements with Oakley and Outerstuff. Oakley is now the first-ever performance-based eyewear supplier to Team USA, and Outerstuff is an official licensee…</p>
<p>National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Business Development Paul M. Prince will retire, effective September 30. Prince is one of NSGA’s longest-tenured staff members, having contributed 39 years to the sporting goods industry…</p>
<p>A day after reopening 5,130 square miles of federal waters off the coasts of Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle to commercial and recreational fishing, NOAA Fisheries reopened another 3,114-square-mile block in the north central Gulf at 5 p.m.</p>
<p>The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA)has partnered with Deer Breeders Co-Op to promote the deer and wildlife industry. The two organizations will work together to promote the deer industry and increase youth participation in the outdoors, according</p>
