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AORE Show Scholarship Applications Due Aug. 22
The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education will take applications for a scholarship to attend its annual conference until Aug. 22. The AORE Conference 2008 will take place in San Diego from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
Hayes Recalls Quick Release Device
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Hayes Bicycle Group of Mequon, WI announced a voluntary recall of the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release devices for bicycles. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instruct
Conservation Leaders to Speak at OR
The Outdoor Industry Association has arranged for the heads of The Conservation Fund and The Audubon Society to present a seminar at the Outdoor Retailer show that will address cultivating a new generation of stewards for the outdoors. The seminar, which
Pre-registration 12% Ahead for Health+Fitness Expo
Health+Fitness Business (HFB), a division of Nielsen Business Media, announced that preliminary figures for its mid July fitness trade show indicate individual store pre-registration is ahead by 12 percent compared to the same time as last year. In additi
Lands’ End Exec Becomes Under Armour President
Under Armour, Inc. announced the appointment of David McCreight to the position of president. McCreight, most recently president of Lands' End, will report directly to Kevin Plank and will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term str
VF Corp. Raises Q2 Guidance
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face, JanSport, Eastpak, Vans and Reef, says it may beat second quarter profit guidance because of stronger earnings from operations and a tax benefit. The company said its profit could exceed the 80 cents per share it pr
NSGA Sporting Goods 2008 Sales Forecast
The projected sales for the running/jogging sector of the sporting goods market has shown steady improvement over last year and is expected to continue this growth in 2008. Sales of running and jogging clothing rose 25 percent to $909 million from $726 mi
Suunto Partners with Runner’s World
Suunto is planning a series of grassroots events at running specialty stores through a new partnership with Runner’s World Magazine. The program targets seven key regions – Texas, California, New York City Metro, Atlanta Metro, Seattle, Chicago and Florid
Aruba Sponsors Hansons Distance Project
Aruba Sport Eyewear has agreed to sponsor the Hansons Distance Project (HDP) through 2012. The Hansons Distance Project is a training facility for elite athletes who aspire to become the best in their fields…
ASICS Sues Steven Madden for Infringing its Trademark
ASICS Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary sued Steven Madden for infringing on its stripe design trademark in U.S. District Court in California last week in violation of a confidential agreement reached in 2006. The suit alleges that several of Madden
Alleson Athletic and Under Armour Sign Six-Year Team Uniform Deal
As part of its strategy to seek new business opportunities in niche team markets, Rochester, NY-based Alleson Athletic has signed a six-year agreement to make Under Armour branded custom uniforms for youth, high school and collegiate teams…
Sherwood-Drolet Under New Ownership
Investment firm Carpe Diem Growth Capital acquired Canada-based Sherwood-Drolet Inc., maker of Sher-Wood and SWD branded hockey sticks, in bankruptcy proceedings. Carpe Diem renamed the business Sher-Wood Hockey Inc., and appointed Ralph Trott, a former e
The Secrets of Experienced Shoe Fit Experts
Ten Tips for offering top-notch service to footwear consumers.
One of the great forces driving footwear retailing right now is the customer’s quest for comfort. Many people, especially Baby Boomers, are no longer willing to wear shoes that they find uncom
The Web’s Direct Effect on Consumers
Deep inside the numbers reflected in the 2008 “How America Shops” study lies an interesting opportunity for retailers that have an Internet presence of their own. The key is to convert the customers that use the Internet for research to buy in-store or bu
For American Shoppers, Price Takes the Lead
The 2008 “How America Shops” study, developed by The SportsOneSource Group, measures the factors that influence where consumers shop and what drives them to buy. The report found that price has become the number one motivating factor in determining where
