A widely reported rebound in retail sales has yet to lift the fortunes of Los Angeles-based Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., which said unfavorable weather and high unemployment rates in its key markets continues to reduce traffic and average ticket at its sto
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Atayne Founder to Address Techtextil North America Symposium
Atayne founder and social entrepreneur Jeremy Litchfield will be the keynote speaker at the Techtextil North America Symposium, the only trade show in the Americas dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens, in Las Vegas on March 15, 2011…
SIA: AT/Randonee Sales Double at Snowsports Shops
AT/Randonee equipment sales have doubled compared to last season in units and in dollars to more than $13 million in sales in snow sports channels and up more than 50% in outdoor specialty shops this season to $8.6 million in that sales channel. The data
Triton Systems Acquires VOmax
Triton Systems, Inc. has acquired a majority interest in VOmax, a manufacturer of performance apparel for the cycling industry in a deal Triton said will advance its efforts to incorporate nanotechnology into products sold at retail…
Cabela’s to Pay $10.4M in FDIC Settlement
Cabela's has agreed to pay nearly $10.4 million for “alleged unfair and deceptive practices” of its credit card operation as part of a settlement with federal regulators. It also agreed to reform its credit card practices. The Federal Deposit Insuran
Time-7 Sport Names Skip Gilbert President/CEO
Times-7 Sport, a New Zealand-based company providing sport timing solutions, announced that Skip Gilbert will become president/chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Times-7 Sport, Gilbert was CEO of USA Triathlon (USAT)…
Lambert Rebrands for Outdoor and Running Channels
Lambert, best known as one of Canada's leading supplier of bicycle parts and accessories, is repositioning itself as its raises its profile in the outdoor and running channels. The company will soon offer separate catalogues on its website for cyclin
All Terrain Partners with Disney on Sun Protection Line
All Terrain has collaborated with Disney Consumer Products to introduce Phineas & Ferb natural sun protection for kids…
Collective Brands Sees Higher Input Costs Impact Fourth Quarter Profitability
Collective Brands, Inc. continued to make slow progress with its Payless chain in the U.S in the fourth quarter despite continuing economic challenges facing the lower-tier channel…
Oakley Sees Accelerating Growth in 2011
Sales of Oakley sunglass rose 12% in 2010, with sales of its prescription, goggle and accessories rising 15%, 32% and 24% respectively, parent company Luxottica Group disclosed last week in a conference call held to review its 2010 results…
Crocs Shareholder Suit Dismissed
The United States District Court for the District of Colorado dismissed a shareholder law suit against Crocs, Inc. last week in a ruling that marked an end to a difficult chapter for the company and its once high-flying stock…
Eagle Creek Names New Rep Group in Southwest
Eagle Creek hired Lagniappe Sports as its rep group for the specialty outdoor channel in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. A unit of VF Corp.'s Outdoor Coalition, California-based Eagle Creek makes adventure travel gear, luggage and accessories..
Golf Rounds Climb in January
According to Gold Datatech, golf rounds played for the US were up 7.4% January 2011 compared to January 2010. Public access play was up 7.7% for the month and private course activity was up 6.6%…
Above the Rim Launches Grant Program
Above the Rim, the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced the launch of the A.T.R. Project (Assisting The Rise), the brand's community-based youth development grant program, and identified the first three organizations that will recei
The Buckle’s Comps Increase 2.1% in February
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales rose 2.1% for the four-week period ended Feb. 26. Net sales increased 6.4% to $73.9 million from $69.4 million in the same month last year…
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