Stride Rite to Expand in Greater China and Southeast Asia
The Collective Brands Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) and privately held Li & Fung Retailing announced a licensing and development agreement aimed at introducing Stride Rite to Greater China and Southeast Asia…
RECALL: Giant Anthem X 29ers
Giant Bicycle Inc. of Newbury Park, CA. has recalled about 370 Giant Anthem X 29ers because their frames can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Orange 21’s Q3 Revenues Slid 6%
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported sales decreased 6% in the quarter ended Sept. 30, to $8.2 million from $8.8 million a year ago…
Rugged Bear Names William End to Board
William End, who played key roles in helping L.L. Bean, Eddie Bauer and Lands' End go national, has been named to the board of directors at The Rugged Bear Company…
Thermos to Make Bottles for Under Armour
Thermos is partnering with Under Armour to create a line of BPA-free, co-branded and insulated bottles that will be available beginning in May 2011 at sporting goods retailers nationwide…
Mexican Diplomat Says NRA Should Target Gun Trafficking
A top diplomat in Mexico has appealed for help from the National Rifle Association to help stem the flow of U.S. guns to Mexico's drug cartel, according to several sources, including Reuters…
Heelys’ Revenues Drop 23.3% in the Third Quarter
Heelys, Inc. reported sales dropped 23.3% in the third quarter, to $8.2 million from $10.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The company reported a net loss of $69,000, or less than 1 cent a share, versus a net loss of $1.1 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.
Fox Factory Sales Surge 66% in Q3 on OEM Rebound
Fox Factory Inc., maker of Fox Shox suspension forks and systems for mountain biking, snowmobiles and motorsports, had net sales of $61.4 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, up 66.2% from the same period a year ago.
The NBA Store to Close
The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan will close in late February as a result of escalating rent. The NBA flagship opened in 1998. The league is seeking out another location in the city…
Li and Fung to Handle Some Sourcing for Li Ning
Hong Kong-based multinational Li & Fung Limited will become a sourcing agent for China's Li Ning Company Limited's brands in both international and domestic market…
Primal Wear Relaunches B2C Site
Primal Wear has relaunched its website, primalwear.com, to emphasize the company's renewed focus on customm kits and technical cycling wear…
Columbia Sportswear Declares Special Cash Dividend
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced the company's board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on Dec. 6, 2010 to shareholders of record on Nov. 22, 2010. The aggregate amount of payment to be made in connection with
Quail Unlimited Relocates to Albany, GA
Quail Unlimited will be moving its national office from Edgefield, SC, to Albany, GA, and its new offices will be built on property being donated by Phoebe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital…
Easton Extends NHL Contract with Sharks Star
Easton Hockey has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with San Jose Sharks right wing Dany Heatley, a five-time NHL All-Star. Heatley will continue to wear Easton Hockey Gear exclusively along with being active in the development of future Easton pr
Major Retailers Foresee 2.8% Comps Growth Over Holidays
BDO USA, LLP latest survey of chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers found they expect comparable and overall sales to increase by 2.83% and 3.51% respectively, for the 2010 holiday season. One reason: inventories are higher and broader
