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TomTom Sees Slight Third Quarter Sales Growth
Personal navigation juggernaut TomTom said revenue for the third quarter reached €375 million ($484 mm), up 3% from the prior year and up 4% from the second quarter…
Li Ning to Enter U.S. Running Shoe Market
Li Ning, the Chinese footwear and apparel giant, debuted its first running shoe in the U.S. market this week…
September Outdoor Sales Weaker on Weather
Rebounding slightly from a stagnant August, outdoor product retail sales growth increased at a snail's pace in September, tied to still-warm weather patterns, lingering weakness in the economy and continued lack of consumer confidence…
Christy Sports Launches Nationwide Rental Network
The Christy Sports Rental Network launched last week by offering ski rental services through more than 50 ski and snow board shops coast to coast, including more than a dozen affiliate shops in nine states…
VF Reports 11% Gain in Q3 Earnings, Raises Guidance
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues rose 7% to $2.32 billion from $2.09 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased 8%. Net income rose 11% to $242.8 million, or $2.22 a share. Global revenues for The North
Russell Athletic Partners with the Harlem Globetrotters
Russell Athletic has signed a three-year deal to become the official uniform, practice gear and travel gear provider for the Harlem Globetrotters. Under the agreement, sister companies Brooks will be the Globetrotters' official supplier of casual foo
Golfsmith, Junior Golf Association Team Up
Golfsmith International, Inc. has struck a four-year agreement with the American Junior Golf Association, Inc. (AJGA). Golfsmith will provide AJGA Member Days, discounts to the AJGA’s 5,300 members and 50% off on swing evaluations from lesson provid
Amazon.com’s Q3 Revenues Surge 39%
Amazon.com, Inc., the parent of Zappos, reported sales increased 39% to $7.56 billion in the third quarter, compared with $5.45 billion in third quarter 2009. Excluding the $83 million unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rat
Soles4Souls Names Unishippers Shipping Partner of Choice
Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, named Unishippers as their select shipping partner. The shipping company will now offer aggressive discounts to individuals donating on behalf of the shoe charity…
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%
At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth
Rodale Folds Mountain Bike into Bicycling Magazine
Rodale Inc. has folded Mountain Bike magazine – a six times per year supplement to Bicycling magazine – into Bicycling, the world’s largest cycling magazine. The pages of Bicycling magazine will now include more mountain biking content, while Bicycl
Mountain Chalet Teams Up with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Mountain Chalet, the CO-based outdoor retailer, has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
New Wave Group Appoints VP of China
The New Wave Group, which designs, acquires and develops brands including Umbro and Cutter & Buck, has appointed Magnus Claesson as VP of China…
Modell’s Launches Winter Shops
Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…
Cybex Sees Slight Rise in Q3 Sales; YTD Sales Down
Cybex International said net sales for its third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2010, were $29.2 million compared to $29.0 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
