<p>The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for The Bon-Ton's acquisition of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. at a price of $8.00 per share in cash…</p>
<p>Canari Cycle Wear, which enjoyed solid results in 2003 under the direction of new ownership, is entering 2004 with new styles and concepts that promise to continue the company's momentum into the new season. Canari The cyclewear manufacturer will in</p>
<p>Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced that it has signed two separate license agreements for men's sportswear and headwear for the United States…</p>
<p>Suunto announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop and market a line of Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT)-enabled sports wristops. The new Suunto n-series, developed by Suunto in cooperation with Microsoft, will be the first of an entirely n</p>
<p>Brunswick Corporation senior management, in a meeting with envestors on Tuesday, reviewed the company's strategic objectives and growth prospects and confirmed the company's previously announced earnings estimates for the third quarter of 2003 a</p>
<p>The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced that the Nautilus Group's line of branded fitness products will be available in Amazon.com's new Sporting Goods store. Amazon.com's Sporting Goods store will feature all Nautilus, Schwinn Fitness, StairMa</p>
<p>Citing “several strong months of retail sales growth”, the National Retail Federation said total holiday retail sales are projected to grow by 5.7% over last holiday, bringing holiday spending to $217.4 bn. The increase would be twice the rate of growth </p>
<p>The Japanese like to play golf, go fishing, and enjoy the great outdoors. At least, that's where they are spending their discretionary money. That's the underlying theme of recent statistics released to SGMA International by the Association of</p>
<p>The Ping Collection, an apparel brand designed and manufactured by Perry Ellis International Inc., will make available its spring 2004 line through selective Avendra golf shop operations…</p>
<p>SKI Magazine, in their annual “Top 60 Resort Guide,” has named Vail the number one ski resort in North America. “Vail has become America's ultimate ski destination,” says SKI's Executive Editor Greg Ditrinco, who oversees the annual survey…</p>
<p>Woolrich vice president Bruce Heggenstaller announced the appointment of Tim Joseph as director of marketing and media. In his new position, he will have responsibility for all corporate marketing and advertising… Roswell Brayton, president and CEO of </p>
<p>Princeton Tec is tailoring their lighting technologies for the bicycling industry. Their new Bike Series will offer cyclists three different handlebar mounted models which will make their trade debut at the upcoming Inter Bike show in October 2003, and wi</p>
<p>3M announced today that Inge Thulin, vice president, Europe and Middle East, has been appointed executive vice president, International Operations. Thulin succeeds Joseph Giordano, who has announced his retirement from 3M.Herman E. Nauwelaerts, division v</p>
<p>The sheer volume of personnel moves made in the industry the past few weeks – and a few that have been unreported until now – has pushed the usual back page Movers & Shakers footnote blurbs to front page news this week.<br />
Both Retailers and Vendors look to </p>
<p>Footstar, Inc. reported the findings to date of its previously announced investigation into accounting discrepancies identified by Footstar management in November 2002. The Company also announced that Mickey Robinson, Chairman and CEO, has left the Compa</p>
