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Americans Say they Will Spend More Freely this Holiday

Consumers may loosen their purse strings ever so slightly this holiday season, according to NRF's 2010 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. The survey found Americans plan to spend on average $689 on holiday related shopping this year, up

European Outdoor Group Reaches Agreement with FESI

The European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has agreed to begin sharing information with the European Outdoor Group's Sustainability Working Group (SWG) to keep the industry abreast of European legislation affecting the supply chain…

Dick’s SG Lays Out State-by-State Expansion Plan

In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dick's Sporting Goods outlined a state-by-state plan for where it sees its potential to double its store count in the years ahead. Not surprisingly, its biggest expansion potential was seen in th

Saris Cycling Group Names Australian Distributor

Saris Cycling Group, makers of Saris bicycle racks and CycleOps performance training products, have agreed to an exclusive partnership with Monza Imports for distribution in the Australian marketplace…

VF Reports 11% Gain in Q3 Earnings, Raises Guidance

VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues rose 7% to $2.32 billion from $2.09 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased 8%. Net income rose 11% to $242.8 million, or $2.22 a share. Global revenues for The North

Russell Athletic Partners with the Harlem Globetrotters

Russell Athletic has signed a three-year deal to become the official uniform, practice gear and travel gear provider for the Harlem Globetrotters. Under the agreement, sister companies Brooks will be the Globetrotters' official supplier of casual foo

NWTF Names Cleary Senior VP

Mike Cleary has joined the National Wild Turkey Federation as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Field Operations…

Thermold Appoints New Chief Operations Officer

Thermold Design and Development, manufacturer of high-quality polymer magazines and other injection molded firearm accessories, has appointed Stanley Smith as Chief Operations Officer…

DU CEO Dale Hall Named

Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall was honored recently as “Conservationist of the Year” by the America's Wetland Foundation at the Inaugural World Delta Dialogues conference, a major international conference of more than 350 representatives from 15 count

Clif Bar Unveils Solar-Powered Headquarters

Clif Bar & Company, the maker of all-natural and organic sports nutrition snacks, unveiled its new 115,000 square foot energy-efficient headquarters, located in Emeryville, CA…

Soles4Souls Names Unishippers Shipping Partner of Choice

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, named Unishippers as their select shipping partner. The shipping company will now offer aggressive discounts to individuals donating on behalf of the shoe charity…

Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%

At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth

ENK Hires John Ruffo as EVP

ENK International said John Ruffo will become executive vice president of the ENK Footwear Group, which produces the WSA and Sole Commerce shows…

Mizuno USA Names New Branding Executive

Mizuno USA, Inc. has hired Jessica Klodnicki to serve as the company’s new vice president of brand marketing and management. Klodnicki will begin her duties on Oct. 25…