The Foot Locker retail brand is the most recognizable of all sports or outdoor retail brands in the U.S., based on a recent survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group. The resulting How America Shops Study, released this week, found that 89% of all res
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SIA Names Reps of the Year
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) named the winners for the 2008-09 SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award…
Globe Write-Down Prompts Loss of Nearly $25M
Globe International, an Austraila-based maker and distributor of boardsports related products, lost $24.6 million on total revenues of $122.3 million for fiscal 2007-08 due largely to one-time non-cash goodwill adjustment. Net sales rose 5.2% in constant
Canterbury Partners with Lady Foot Locker, Launches IonX
Canterbury of New Zealand announces a partnership with Lady Foot Locker to launch the introduction of the IonX Performance Wellness line of fitness apparel….
OIA Still Pushing for Duty Relief in Congress
As Congress resumes after its September recess, the Outdoor Industry Association reiterated its call for passage of duty relief legislation for performance outerwear and footwear. It also lamented that the U.S. Forest Service is tapping into funds for the
Industrial Revolution Hire to Focus on Outdoor
Industrial Revolution, manufacturers of UCO and Pedco products, in addition to managing U.S. distribution for Light My Fire, Grilliput and Swiss Spice, has hired Matt Dekker as a senior-level sales and marketing manager at the company’s Washington-based h
Quiksilver’s Q2 Revenues Up 7% Without Rossignol
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter ended July 31 increased 7% to $564.9 million. Consolidated income from continuing operations fell 7% to $33.1 million. The results excluded the Rossignol
La Sportiva Consolidates Social Networking Sites
La Sportiva N.A. launched a social media web community today called LIVE. The new portal combines all of La Sportiva’s new media and social media and highlights grassroots efforts in the climbing, hiking and Mountain Running communities into one user-frie
SIA Announces 08-09 SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Winners
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has announced the winners of the 2008-09 SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. In its third year, this award recognizes those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationships
Collective Brands Profits Jump Before Litigation Charges
Collective Brands, Inc. reported second-quarter EPS rose 42.1% excluding special charges, to $33.6 million, 54 cents a share, from $24.9 million, or 38 cents, a year ago. After including pre-tax expenses of $36.2 million, or 41 cents a share, related to l
Study: Foot Locker Most Recognizable Sports Retail Brand
The Foot Locker retail brand is the most recognizable of all sports or outdoor retail brands in the U.S., based on a recent survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group. The resulting How America Shops Study, released this week, found that 89% of all re
Brown Shoe names SVP, Finance-Retail
Brown Shoe Company Inc has appointed Tim Meyer as senior vice president, finance-retail division. He will be responsible for strategic retail financial planning and analysis and will serve as a business partner for Brown Shoe’s retail brands, including it
Summer Trends Show Shifting Lifestyles, New Priorities
As families struggle with the rising cost of gasoline, the increased cost and inconvenience of summer travel and the much-publicized scare from the effects of BPA in some consumer products, there have also been big benefits this summer for categories and
Collective Licenses Out Airwalk, Vision; Takes PRO-Keds Back
Collective Brands, Inc. had a busy week dealing with brands that build its empire as a pair of its subsidiaries inked new deals. First came word that Collective Licensing had licensed the Airwalk and Vision Streetwear brands out to a subsidiary of Canadia
Phelps Donates Speedo’s $1M Bonus to Charity
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps announced the establishment of the Michael Phelps Foundation and made his first donation by committing the well-publicized $1 million bonus he will receive from Speedo for winning eight gold medals in Beijing. The Foun