<p>The European Commission rejected Beijing's call for a formal investigation by the World Trade Organization of EU charges on Chinese shoes. In December, Brussels extended import duties of up to 16.5% on Chinese shoes, claiming that they unfairly under</p>
<p>True Temper Sports, the golf shaft manufacturer, promoted Jason Jenne to the role of senior vice president and chief operating officer for the company. In his new role, Jenne will direct all of True Temper's global production and manufacturing activi</p>
<p>Puma Ocean Racing, which finished second overall in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, has confirmed its entry for the next edition of the event. Puma will also be the official supplier of footwear, clothing, and accessories to the Volvo Ocean Race…</p>
<p>Suunto, announced its sponsorship of the freediving competition Vertical Blue 2010 and the first-ever Suunto Dive-Off. Freediving involves diving dozens of meters below the water's surface without any breathing apparatus…</p>
<p>As temperatures hit 80 degrees in New England, record snow in central California prompted the Mammoth Mountain ski and snowboard resort to extend its season to July 4th for the 11th time within the last 31 years of operation…</p>
<p>Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended April 3, 2010 increased 12.0% to $140 million from $125 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% this year versus a decrease of 15.0% last year…</p>
<p>The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 increased 7.2% from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. Net sales increased 12.4%t to $86.9 million from net sales of $77.3 </p>
<p>Costco Wholesale Corp. said comparable stores rose 10% in March, buoyed by strong growth overseas. The warehouse club operator said its international sales at store open at least a year grew 28%, with U.S. results up 5%…</p>
<p>The 2010 PGA Fall Expo is returning to the Las Vegas Strip with new August dates (Aug. 16-18) that coincide with the apparel industry's “Fashion Week” and a move to the upscale Venetian Resort & Convention Center to position the annual golf marketpla</p>
<p>Stein Mart, Inc. said its comp store sales rose 1.0% for the five week period ended April 3, 2010, but declined 3% quarter to date. Overall sales for the five-week period declined 1.2% to $133.6 million and declined 5.1% quarter to date to $208.1 million,</p>
<p>The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 increased 11.4%. Total sales for the five weeks increased 11.2% to $272.4 million compared with $245.0 million for the prior year period…</p>
<p>Macy's, Inc. announced total sales of $2.143 billion for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010, an increase of 11.0% compared with total sales of $1.931 billion in the five weeks ended April 4, 2009…</p>
<p>A Boulder, CO software became one of the first company's from outside the outdoor industry to announce its search for delegates to attend the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival scheduled for New York City’s Central Park June 19-20…</p>
<p>Target Corporation said net retail sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 were $6,233 million, an increase of 12.5% from $5,543 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009. On this same basis, March comparable-store sales increased 10.3%…</p>
<p>Dillard's, Inc. reported sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 were $526.9 million versus $$490.1 million a year ago, an 8% gain. Sales in comparable stores increased 9% for the five-week period…</p>
