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Perry Ellis Sees Double-Digit Growth in Golf
Speaking at Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Conference, President and CEO Oscar Feldenkreis said golf apparel revenues grew 16% in the second quarter…
Raynor Led Group to Acquire Phidippides Encino
Specialty Retail Development Company (SRDC), Inc., a multi-store Fleet Feet Sports franchise affiliated with Fleet Feet Sports Inc., purchased Phidippides Encino, a Los Angeles county store that is seen as one of the top running shops in the U.S…
Report: Team Sports = Happy Children
In a recent study conducted at the University of West Virginia, researchers found that youth in their teenage years that remain active and participate in organized athletics are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier than their inactive peers.
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 -78 last week, increasing pressure on China to hasten the appreciation of its currency…
Report: Industry Needs New Approach to Lure Young Insiders Outdoors
Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
Legislation to Improve Federal Marine Fisheries Management Gains House Support
Support is reportedly growing for legislation to address the crisis in federal marine fisheries management as a House version of the Fishery Conservation Transition Act was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Dan
BDO Survey: More Optimism Among Major Retailers
Major U.S. retailers are entering the holiday shopping season with much more optimism, according to the latest BDO USA, LLP Retail Compass Survey of CFOs. The survey found a much lower percentage of CFOs expect negative comps. CFOs are split over whether
FESI Appoints Issue Manager
FESI (Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry) hired Lars Vogt as its new Issue Manager. Vogt, a Dutch national, will be based at the FESI secretariat in Brussels. His responsibilities will include the organisation, coordination and the control
Outdoor Women’s Coalition Appoints Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has appointed eight volunteers to its board of directors. The new board members are: Larry Harrison, Lu Setnicka, Julia Clark Day, Michele Thomas, Heather Eusebio, Sara Lingafelter, Sarah Harper Burke and Amy
Eddie Bauer and Airstream Team Up
American brands Eddie Bauer and Airstream have teamed up to build a special edition travel trailer, the Eddie Bauer Edition Airstream, and to develop premium co-branded items for 2011…
Divots Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek
Divots Sportswear, the golf apparel company, has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots President Bob Friedman. Terms were not disclosed…
Retailers Looking Stronger After Solid Fiscal Q2
The retail fiscal second quarter saw consolidated results surge across the board against a year-ago period when retailers were forced to promote heavily to flush out overstocked inventories…
Famed Photographer Sues Skechers for $250 Million
Richard Reinsdorf, a famed photographer filed a federal lawsuit claiming Skechers hired him to “conduct several highly successful photo shoots from 2006 through last year” but had since used images without permission…
BoatUS Urges Boaters to Speak Up on Ethanol: EPA Decision Coming Very Soon
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce its decision on whether to approve the addition of up to 50% more ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply, from the current 10% (E10) concentration to a potential 15% (E15), accordi
DOE Awards $80 Million in PEP Grants
The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of $80 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $36.1 million, will be distributed to 76 school districts and community based organizations across
