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Group Licenses Kersh Brand for Sportswear

Fashion licensing agency InGroup Licensing today announced it has been named exclusive licensing agent for Kersh, the prominent Canadian fashion label focused on the young contemporary women’s market. In its new role, InGroup will work to bring the Kersh’

The Outdoor Foundation Launches ‘I Will’ Campaign

With the goal of proactively encouraging healthier children, healthier communities and healthier businesses, the Outdoor Foundation is launching its “I Will” campaign at this Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show…

Facing the Credit Card Dragon

In good times or bad, it pays to review processing fees regularly. This article could save you thousands of dollars, improve your customer service, and maybe even increase sales…

The Time is Now

The world is changing, and changing fast. The planet on which hiking and skiing and surfing makes sense is suddenly turning into a different planet. Not in our children’s time, not in our grandchildren’s time. In our time, right now. As we watch…

Outdoor Athletes Join Team New Balance

New Balance announced that they have signed on three outdoor
athletic enthusiasts to join the brand’s larger “Team New
Balance.” Trail runners Kyle Skaggs and Anton Krupicka, and
freestyle kayaker Ruth Gordon have all signed…

Saucony Launches New Campaign: “We Know… Because We Run”

Saucony announced the launch of a new brand campaign, called “We know… Because we run,” slated to break in national vertical running publications in November. The integrated multimedia campaign includes print, online, retail and event initiatives…

Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon

In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em

Timberland Posts Q2 Loss; Revenues Decline 6.3%

The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter net loss of $18.9 million, or 32 cents a share, versus a loss of $19.2 million, or 31 cents, a year ago. Revenues declined 6.3% to $209.9 million as declines in casual footwear, Timberland brand apparel and

Under Armour Ups Guidance on 30% Q2 Sales Gain

Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 30% in the second quarter to $156.7 million from $120.5 million. in the second quarter of 2007. Second quarter net income dropped 75.4% to $1.4 million, or 3 cents a share, from $5.7 million, or 11 cents, a y

Recall: New England Ropes/Lines

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and New England Ropes of Fall River, MA. announced a voluntary recall of Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes. While no injuries have been reported, the company is advising consumers to i

Consumer Confidence Remains Weak

Consumers' outlook, while slightly improved from last month, continues to be very pessimistic, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index released Tuesday. Consumers anticipating business conditions to worsen over the next six months

Hanesbrands Earnings Soar Despite 4.4% Sales Decline

Hanesbrands Inc. said earnings increased on lower earnings due to difficult retail conditions and later shipments of back-to-school product. Net sales reached $636.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, down 4.4% from the same period a year earli