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Latest SIA Retail Audit Reveals a Sluggish Market Through Nov…
The SnowSports Industries America is reporting that snow sport sales for the 2007 August to November period reached $897 million, an increase of just 2% over last season’s anemic early season sales…
Camelbak Begins Shipping BPA-free Bottles
CamelBak said it began shipping its first BPA/Phthalate-free bottles today, a week ahead of schedule, and that its entire line of bottles would BPA-free by summer 2008. CamelBak announced in November that it would move away from BPA/Phthalate because of
Canada’s Golf Town Plots Expansion
Golf Town, based in Toronto, plans to open five new stores in key markets throughout the Quebec region over the next twelve months. Established in 2002, it and currently operates eight retail stores across Quebec. It has over forty across Canada…
Cleveland Golf Sells FIDRA Brand
Cleveland Golf has sold FIDRA, the golf apparel company formerly owned by Quiksilver, Inc., to Goodtimes International Co., Ltd., which has since changed names to FIDRA Co., Ltd. Quiksilver entered the golf apparel business in 2001 after purchasing the F
Ouray Hires VP of Manufacturing
John Whitt assumed the new position of VP of manufacturing for Ouray Sportswear, LLC Jan. 7. The company supplies decorated sportswear to the resort and college bookstore markets. In this new position, Whitt will oversee the company's screen print, e
Li Ning opens U.S. headquarters in Portland
Li Ning Co., the largest footwear and apparel maker in China, has opened its first U.S. headquarters in Portland. According to The Oregonian, the company has quietly opened a design office in Portland's Pearl District….
Teko Picks British Firm for European Expansion
Boulder, Colo.-based teko has partnered with UK-based Anatom Ltd. to expand into Europe. The companies will introduce teko's products to European customers at the January ISPO Trade Show in Munich. Anatom Ltd has been the distributor for Superfeet in
New Era Cap Responds to Teamsters Union
New Era Cap Co., based in Buffalo, issued a statement in response to rallies organized by the Teamsters Union in Alabama. The statement included the fact that it is the only headwear manufacturer in the U.S. and that 81% of New Era's Alabama workfor
Skechers Sees Mammoth Opp for Cali…
Skechers reported that its biggest customer was itself, with owned-retail accounting for approximately 20% of total sales through its more than 180 company-owned stores. International is also a large business for the company, pegged at about 20%…
The hartford sales group Awards MVP; Adds New Rep
The hartford sales group recognized Justin Hartford as the sales agency's MVP for the Fall 07 selling season at their recent sales meeting in Florida. Juston covers the Bay Area and Northern California cast for the agency. Larry Hartford, the agency
Vail Resorts Names Chief Human Resources Officer
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark R. Gasta to the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer. He will assume responsibility for all facets of human resources leadership and management…
Garmin Completes Acquisition of Danish Distributor
Garmin Ltd. completed the acquisition of Fairpoint Navigation A/S (“Fairpoint”), the distributor of Garmin's automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Denmark. The company will be renamed Garmin Danmark A/S and will retain its ma
First FIFA Official Store Opens in Singapore
FIFA, the world football's governing body opened its first FIFA Official Store at Singapore's Changi airport. After Singapore, further FIFA Official Stores are due to open in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles, as well as in emerging markets such as
Quiksilver Decreases Q1 Guidance; Rossignol Sale Possible
Quiksilver, Inc. decreased its fiscal first quarter earnings expectations to a loss of 9 cents to 12 cents per share, down from earlier guidance of a small loss. In addition, following the sale of Cleveland Golf in December 2007, the company is reviewing
REI to Open Eco-friendly Store in Texas
Recreational Equipment Inc. plans to open a new 32,700-square-foot store near Austin, Texas, this fall. The store will be the second location of the company's new retail prototype design, which incorporates green building concepts. The two-story REI
