In light of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Charley and Frances and the potential result of Hurricane Ivan, HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has announced it will provide its Florida retailers with relief on credit terms and interest charges. No interest wi
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RCC Report Shows BC is Strongest Retail Market in Canada
National retailers surveyed last week by
Retail Council of Canada point to British Columbia as their strongest market,
and say the back-to-school sales season has increasingly become
“back-to-serious…
Schoeller Wins Guide’s Choice Award
Following an in-depth field testing program, Schoeller Switzerland is the recipient of the 2004 “American Alpine Institute Guides’ Choice Award” for schoeller-dryskin-extreme fabric used in Mammut’s mountaineering Champ Pants and New Age Jacket, also feat
August Comps Up 3.5% at Goody’s
Goody's total sales were $94.1 million for the fiscal month of August 2004 , an increase of 8.0% from total sales of $87.1 million for the fiscal month of August 2003. Comparable store sales for August 2004 increased 3.5% compared with August 2003…
Collective Licensing in JV to Launch Von Dutch in U.S.
Collective Licensing International, LLC has entered into a joint venture with France-based Footwear Europe Export and Trading (F.E.E.T. s.a.s.) called Marque Group USA. F.E.E.T. s.a.s., a subsidiary of Groupe Royer, owns the worldwide rights for the Von D
Franklin Sports Appoints Murphy VP U.S. Sales
Franklin Sports, Inc. announces the promotion of Joseph M. Murphy to the newly created position of Vice President of US Sales. Mr. Murphy has been with Franklin Sports for over 23 years and has held various positions, most recently National Sales Manager.
OIA and NOLS Lead Protest Against Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Prominent members of the outdoor recreation industry, led by the OIA and the National Outdoor Leadership School have launched a formal protest against the sale of 14 oil and gas leases bordering the Green River above Desolation Canyon in Utah. Over 200 pa
NFHS: HS Athletics Participation Sets Records
Based on figures from 50 state high school athletic/activity associations, plus the District of Columbia, athletics participation for the 2003-04 school year rose by 58,456 students to 6.9 million, according to a survey conducted by the National Federatio
Thibodeau Takes Over at Alpina as Schaer Retires
Rolf Schaer, President and CEO of Alpina Sports Corporation, has sold his interest in Alpina Sports Corp to Frank Thibodeau, the company’s marketing consultant of the last 20 years. As a result, the reins of Alpina Sports have been handed from Rolf Schaer
Axis Outdoor Gets the Ball Rolling
Axis Outdoor has finalized it's sales force, covering all of North America and hired Allan Slade as Sales and Marketing Manager. Additionally, the distributor has picked up the 2003 ISPO new product innovator award winning 'Dryzone' product
Bell Sports Merged with Riddell Sports in $240 Million Deal…
Fenway Partners, Inc., the private equity firm that owns Riddell Sports Group, has acquired Bell Sports and its Bell and Giro helmet brands in a $240 million deal with current Bell Sports owners Chartwell Investments Inc., GarMark Partners LP and Wachovia
Burrell Retires from Garmin; Two New Board Members Appointed
Gary L. Burrell has retired from his position as Co- Chairman and as a director of Garmin. Dr. Min H. Kao, who is the company's CEO and who served with Mr. Burrell as Co-Chairman, will continue as Chairman and CEO. Mr. Burrell and Dr. Kao together fo
Payless July Comps Drop 6.5%
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 6.5% during the July reporting period, the four weeks ended July 31, 2004. Company sales totaled $192.0 million, a 5.7 percent decrease from $203.6 million during fiscal July of last year…
Foot Locker Second Quarter Comp Sales Dip 0.5%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended July 31, 2004 of $1.27 billion, versus $1.12 billion in the comparable period last year, an increase of 12.9%, which includes the addition of 350 Footaction stores and expansion in Europe. For
Golf Rounds Increase Slow in Q2…
The National Golf Foundation is reporting that total golf rounds played in the U.S. were up 2.5% for the first six months of the year when compared to the YTD period last year, but increased just 0.9% in the second quarter after a nice start in April…