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Vibram Debuts Making-Of Bikila Microsite

Vibram FiveFingers has launched a Youtube video detailing the making of its controversial barefoot running microsite in honor of their first revolutionary running model, the Bikila. At www.youarethetechnology.com, two fit athletes sport nothing but Vibram

Under Armour Secures First Premier League Presence With Tottenham

Under Armour has reached a sponsorship deal with the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The five-year collaboration is Under Armour's first kit supply agreement with a Barclays Premier League team and represents the Brand's largest European team s

Carhartt to Use CenterStone Technologies iVendix Solution

Carhartt will use CenterStone Technologies, Inc. iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application as its business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their North American retail accounts. The application enables sales reps and customer service

Dick’s SG’s Q1 Earnings Climb 30% on 9.4% Comp Gain

Dick's Sporting Goods reported net earnings rose 29.9% to $87.5 million, or 71 cents a share, topping previous guidance. Sales increased 13.6% to $1.53 billion due primarily to a 9.4% increase in same store sales and the opening of new stores. The 9.

Bushnell and Laser Technology Dismiss Lawsuit

Bushnell, Inc. and Laser Technology, Inc. have dismissed their lawsuit against WGI Innovations, Ltd. and Wildgame Innovations, L.L.C. relating to the manufacture and sale of laser rangefinders under various brands such as Wildgame Innovations and Remingto

February Retail Sales Stronger than Expected

Retailers enjoyed a better-than-expected February selling period as consumers braved more wet, cold weather to cash in on tax returns and stimulus checks to make discretionary purchases…

Speedo Ekes Out Small Revenue Gain in 2010

The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 12.1% to $57.0 million in the 2010 fourth quarter, compared to $50.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income fell 41.0% to $1.3 million, or 2.2% of Swimwear Group net reven

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…

Marmot Opens Flagship Store in San Francisco

Marmot Mountain, LLC opened its newly renovated flagship store Friday in the downtown San Francisco. The store – Marmot’s largest to date – is located at 165 Post Street…

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

Panache Cyclewear Names VP of Sales

Panache Cyclewear, Co. appointed Kevin Burnette to vice president of sales. Burnette comes from Competitor Group where he led endemic sales for all media and event…

Bauer Looking to Raise $75 Million in IPO

Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. plans to raise at least Canadian $75 million (U.S. $75 million) in its initial public offering. In an updated filing with the Toronto Stock Exchange, Bauer plans to sell 10 million common shares at prices of C$7.50 per share.