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European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
Lululemon Settles Yoga Patent Lawsuits
Lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a Calvin Klein, Inc. licensee for Calvin Klein Performance, have entered into a settlement agreement that will resolve the pending design paten
OIA VantagePoint: Solid Gains For Outdoor Product Sales in October
The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c
Adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon
Adidas' NEO label has signed Selena Gomez as its new style icon and guest designer. The three-year partnership runs through the end of 2015…
Sequential Brands Group Names Yehuda Shmidman CEO
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., the parent of William Rast, People's Liberation and DVS Action Sports, announced that Yehuda Shmidman has joined the company as its CEO. He was COO at Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Colin Dyne has resigned effective immediate
Raleigh Bicycles to Raise Profile at 2013 DealerCamp
Raleigh Bicycles will unveil category-leading mountain, road, hybrid and cyclocross bikes for 2014 at DealerCamp slated for July 25-27, 2013. In addition, Raleigh will also be hosting two riding experiences for attendees and participants. DealerCamp produ
Woolrich Donates $50,000 of Product to Help Superstorm Victims
Woolrich has delivered $50,000 worth of jackets, shirts, and blankets to support the families impacted by the Hurricane Sandy. Woolrich worked with Hope NYC to deliver the products to the heavily damaged Far Rockaway, NY…
Hibbett Looks to Ramp Up Expansion After Strong Q3
Sparked by a healthy BTS selling period for footwear and apparel, Hibbett Sports, Inc.’s earnings climbed 18.8 percent in the third quarter on a 6.4 percent same-store gain. The chain raised its guidance for the year and indicated it was looking to
Escalade Sporting Goods Segment up 27 Percent in Third Quarter
Escalade, Incorporated reported sales in the Sporting Goods segment, which makes archery, table tennis, basketball hoops and other leisure products, increase 27 percent in the third quarter. Overall revenues rose just 9 percent, however, as the company ma
Spy-Branded Eyewear Sales Up 17 Percent in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its reinvigorated line of Spy-branded sunglasses and goggles racked up double-digit growth despite the tough sell-in environment for
VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores
VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…
New Balance/Red Sox Announce 2013 Run-Walk to Home Base
Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park’s home base while supporting Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families in the fourth annual Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Saturday, May 4,
Tough Snow Sports Market Dampens Easton-Bell’s Third Quarter Results
A weak snow sports market continued to dampen sales and margin growth at Easton-Bell Sports Inc. in the third quarter, when net sales came in essentially flat despite a 6.2 percent increase in Team Sports sales…
EB Brands appoints Steven Brigham Chief Executive Officer
EB Brands appointed Steven Brigham as CEO. Brigham will succeed David Mauer who is assuming the position of non-executive chairman of EB Brands after a decade of leading the company as CEO…
Bass Pro Real Estate Exec Joins Carmike Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. named Thomas H. Wilkinson as its new director of real estate and development to support the movie theater operator's expansion plans. Prior to joining Carmike, Wilkinson was the director of real estate at Bass Pro Shops for six
