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SportsOneSource Study Reveals Price Most Important Factor for SG Shoppers
The active sports lifestyle market may be surprised by how consumers view the retail landscape in the industry today. A recent study conducted by The SportsOneSource Group designed to assess the current buying habits of the American public found that pric
Clarus Names Gray President and CEO
Clarus Transphase Scientific, Inc., developer line of Q-Link golf products, announced the promotion of Richard Gray to President and CEO. Clarus has been COO since 2001…
One-Third of U.S. House Co-Sponsors Affordable Footwear Act
The Affordable Footwear Initiative announced that 145 U.S. Representatives, or one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives, and 12 U.S. Senators – have become co-sponsors of the Affordable Footwear Act since the bill's introduction less than 10 mo
Adrenalina Retains Financial Advisor
Adrenalina, the action sports store, has retained investment bank Financo, Inc, a New York investment firm, to assist to explore and pursue strategic alliances to enhance the company’s growth initiatives. Earlier this year, Adrenalina announced an aggress
Aetrex Acquires Fitracks
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. said it acquired Fitracks Inc., the supplier of the foot scanning hardware it uses to help dealers sell its footwear at retail. The deal gives Aetrex full ownership and control over the patented footcare technologies that retailer c
Shoe Pavilion Receives Nasdaq Warning
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. received a written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) on June 19, indicating that the company has failed to comply with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market. The bid price of i
Adidas Sues Wal-Mart
Adidas has sued Wal-Mart, claiming it copied some of adidas' products. According to the complaint, Wal-Mart used a striped logo similar to the one associated with Adidas products, displaying two or four stripes yet similar to adidas' three-strip
Adidas to ‘Significantly’ Exceed Soccer Goals
Adidas AG. said it will 'significantly' exceed its full-year target of posting at least 1.2 billion euros ($1.8 bn) in soccer-related sales this year, helped by the European soccer championship currently being held in Switzerland and Austria. Ad
Recovering Paddle Program Gets $4K Donation
Chattagnooga retailer and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance member Rock/Creek has teamed with Keen to donate $4,000 to the City of Chattanooga to help rebuild their kayaking program, which was devastated by an April fire at a boat shed…
On-line Traffic Indicates More Price Shopping
The ShopLocal Retail Index, which is designed to predict in-store traffic by measuring visits to in-store promotions on the Web, was up 28 percent for the month of May compared with the same period last year. The reading indicates that consumers appear to
Fila Launches “How Do You Fila?” Contest
Fila's second “How Do You Fila?” contest was launched on June 6th with a new look and marketing campaign that Fila believes will resonate with a young, hip demographic. In addition to creating a new contest format and offering relevant prizes, Fila i
New Merino Apparel Vendor point.6 Launches
A new direct only merino wool apparel company said it launched its website. Point.6, named as a reference to merino's ability to maintain an optimal body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, said it utilizes a compact spinning process to remove mo
Flip Flop Shops Rolls Out Franchising Plan
Flip Flop Shops, a new concept focused on footwear and sandals, has launched a nationwide expansion effort to recruit franchisees. With seven U.S. locations open, Flip Flop Shops is calling for 236 stores across the country within five years…
Industry Vendors Post Surprisingly Strong Q1…
Though the weather was dismal for much of the first quarter and retail seemed to suffer from weak traffic and weaker comps, the picture was much brighter for the active sports lifestyle market’s vendor community. Still, the bright spots here are not expe
Goody’s To Close 69 Doors After Entering Chapter 11 Bankruptcy…
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company said it intends to execute a comprehensive corporate restructuring plan, while
