Across the northern tier of the United States, runners persevere through the winter months, slogging through snow and slush, learning to keep their balance on icy surfaces and endlessly experimenting with ways to see and be seen…
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Nike Bauer Goes Retro for Outdoor Hockey Game
Nike Bauer Hockey has designed retro skates and throwback wood sticks for several members of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres as part of a special outdoor charity game. The game takes place January 1 at Ralph Wilson Stadium with proceeds to bene
Eddie Bauer Prepays $20M in Debt
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. announced that it has made a voluntary prepayment of $20 million on the existing term loan facility. The company is currently in compliance with all financial covenants under the Term Loan, even without giving effect to the volu
Ashworth Sees Q4 Sales Rise; Net Loss Slim
Ashworth, Inc. reported consolidated net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, 2007 increased 8.9% to $54.6 million compared to $50.2 million in the same quarter last year. Net domestic revenue increased 9.1% to $44.7 million for the fou
NSGA Management Conference to Examine Future of Retail
The future of retailing in the 21st Century will be examined at the 44th Annual NSGA Management Conference May 4-7, 2008 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz. Futurist Ed Barlow, president of Creating the Future, Inc., will discuss
Nike, Inc. Scores Win in Umbro Buyout Bid…
A brief but significant chess match unfolded behind closed doors this week in the U.K. as Mike Ashley, the founder of U.K. sporting goods retailer Sports Direct, attempted to use his deal-breaking 29.9% stake in Umbro to fortify negotiations with Nike, In
Sport Supply Group Class Action Suit Dismissed
Sport Supply Group announced that Jeffrey S. Abraham voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, a class action on behalf of all minority stockholders of the former Sport Supply Group, Inc. in connection with the Plan of Merger between Collegiate Pacific and th
Reef Names Director of Sales
Reef is taking new strides into the international marketplace bolstered by some important promotions. As VF moves to grow the Reef and Vans Asia business, they are bringing Reef’s own Mitchell Whitaker to lead the growth as director of the Action Sport As
Sports Direct Reports 73% Profit Drop
Sports Direct, the U.K. discount sporting goods chain, reported a 73% drop in pre-tax profits in the first half of the year, to £20.1 million. Revenues were down 7.1% to £668.1 million from £719.1 million. The decline was blamed on dismal summer weather,
Toray and Patagonia Launch Nylon 6 Recycling Program
Toray Industries decided to jointly implement a chemical recycling process for nylon 6 in garments made by Patagonia. The companies, becoming the first ever to initiate these endeavors, intend to start recycling with the 2008 spring-summer collection of s
Gregory to Move Headquarters to Sacramento
In a move more than a year in the making, Gregory Mountain Products will relocate to Sacramento, CA in early 2008. The move – and Gregory’s separation from its sister company, Bianchi International – will allow it the freedom to operate as an independent
NGF: October Rounds Played Increase 5.1%
According to the National Golf Foundation, October rounds played in the U.S. increased 5.1% on a same-store basis over the same month last year, which brought year-to-date performance into positive territory (+0.3%). As usual, play days correlated with pe
Lululemon to Stop Selling Plastic Bottles Containing Bisphenol
Lululemon Athletica Inc. will stop selling plastic water bottles that contain bisphenol A, a chemical which studies have linked to infertility and cancer. According to an environmental advocacy group, the yoga-inspired retailer will become the second-majo
Evo.com Launches As a “Green” Portal for 1,200 retailers
E-commerce veterans from eBay and StudentAdvantage.com have launched Evo.com, an aggregator site for 1,200 e-retailers selling about 100,000 “green” products and services ranging from organic apparel and electric scooters to solar panels…
Ski/Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum announced their inductees for the Class of 2007: Eric Bergoust, Donna and Jake Burton Carpenter, Mitch Cubberly, Tom Jacobs, Everett Kircher and Doug Lewis…
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