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Skechers Appoints Managing Director for Canada

Skechers USA, Inc. announced footwear industry veteran David Beecroft will assume the position of managing director of Skechers USA Canada, overseeing Skechers' business in Canada effective Sept. 10, 2012…

OIA Rendezvous Conference Fast Approaching…

The OIA Rendezvous is the premier annual education conference for outdoor industry leaders, taking place October 3-5 in Boston. The theme of this year’s conference is Business Evolution — Exploring the Future of the Outdoor Industry.

Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program

The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.

Delta Apparel Posts Loss in Fiscal Year

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales increased 3.0 percent in its fiscal year ended June 30, to $489.9 million from $475.2 million in fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2012 includes the second quarter $16.2 million inventory markdown in the Basics segment, which resulted

Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs

Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…

Olympics May Have Depressed Retail Sales in UK

The Olympics may have depressed, rather than lifted retail sales in the United Kingdom last month, according to a report by the region’s largest retail organization. August same-store sales were down by 0.4 percent from August 2011, when they were d

Gander Mountain Expanding Athletic Footwear Coverage

Gander Mountain is expanding its footwear offerings by adding more than 20 performance brands, including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Oakley, Saucony and Under Armour, according to a report in The New York Times. The expansion will double, to 120 f

Ugg Launches Men’s Campaign Starring Tom Brady

Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the launch of a new integrated Ugg for Men campaign for the Fall 2012 season featuring quarterback Tom Brady. Premiering on September 4, 2012, the new integrated campaign will include TV,

RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags

Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a

Kohl’s Comps Up 3.4 Percent in August

Kohl’s Corporation reported that for the four-week month ended August 25, total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.4 percent over the year-ago . Year to date, total sales increased 1.1 percent and comparable store sal