The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Regent Sports Corporation of Hauppauge, NY, has announced a voluntary recall of MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals and Mitre Folding Soccer Goals after receiving reports of a child's strang
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Opposition Clash on EU Footwear Duties
A British retailing group called on the European Union to abandon its plan to extend import taxes on footwear from China and Vietnam in the wake of opposition to the duties by 15 EU countries. European shoe manufacturers responded with an open letter in S
ASR Part II: Revenge of the Apparel and Hardgoods
With footwear covered in last week’s ASR review this week we turn our attention to the apparel and hardgoods manufacturers on the show floor at the ASR show. For the most part, trends in apparel held steady from last year as bright colors and tight fits
Masterfit University Adds Backcountry Training
Masterfit University Training Centers will offer courses for alpine and telemark boot fitting through two new program tracks. MFU's new Backcountry Connection teaches techniques for fitting and modifying these specialty boots for comfort and perform
Cole Haan Launches Sharapova Collection
Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike, announced Maria Sharapova will serve as a lead collaborator and the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection for Spring 2009, rooted in sport and fashion. The collection introduces new technologies like Flywire which b
TJX Comps Flat as BTS Sales Spill into September
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that sales for the four-week period ended Aug. 30, 2008, rose 4% to $1.5 billion on flat comp store sales. The off-price retailer, which owns Marshalls, said the performance was below plan due to unanticipated foreign exch
Adidas Settles Three-Stripe Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
Adidas AG settled a trademark-infringement lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of copying its three-stripe design on sneakers. Adidas and Wal-Mart filed a joint request on Aug. 29 to dismiss the three-year-old case in federal court in Portland, Oregon.
Mountain High Knitwear to Make K-Swiss Socks
Mountain High Knitwear, based in Tucson, AZ, has acquired the sock license for K-Swiss. The new high-tech performance line targeted for serious athletes in tennis, running and cross-training rolls out Spring ’09. The K-Swiss collection will offer three di
Payless to Raise Money for Hispanic Youth
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15, Payless ShoeSource has launched the Payless Inspiring Possibilities Program and will join together with its shoppers to raise money to support the future of Hispanic youth…
ASICS America Expands into New Irvine HQ
ASICS America plans to move its corporate headquarters to a larger space in Irvine, CA to accommodate its growing business. The new headquarters, located just a few miles east of its current location, will add an additional 11,000 square feet of space for
VAUDE joins bluesign
German mountain sports brand VAUDE has become the first Euoprean outdoor brand to embrace bluesign, the Swiss environmental standard for textiles. All Vaude's suppliers will now need to be tested to receive bluesign certification, which means complyi
Billabong Adds Dakine to Action Sports Empire
Billabong International Ltd. added to its impressive stable of brands, by announcing the acquisition of surf accessories maker DaKine Hawaii Inc.
DSW’s Q2 Profits Soar on Improved Margins
DSW Inc. reported second quarter earnings jumped 69% to $11.0 million, or 25 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 15 cents, a year earlier. Revenues inched ahead 2.4% to $357.2 million from $348.7 million. Same store sales decreased 6.9% for the comparabl
Genesco’s Q2 Comps Climb 4%; Raises FY09 EPS Outlook
Genesco reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 8% to $353 million from $328 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 4%. Excluding special items, continuing earnings were $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share, in the quarter agai
Sports Basement Renews Lease
Sports Basement has renewed its 93,500-square-foot lease for five years at Presidio National Park Center in San Francisco, according to the commercial real estate website, costar.com. The retailer has occupied the building at 610 Mason St. since 2003…
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