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Outdoor Product Retail Sales Growth Slows in August
After several months of solid growth, outdoor product retail sales growth slowed considerably in August, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint, the Official Research of the Outdoor Industry. Total outdoor pr
LifelineUSA Names Interim President/CEO
LifelineUSA, the manufacturer of fitness accessories, said Bobby Hinds, the founder, owner and chairman of the company recently named Barbara Koren as interim president/CEO. She steps in for Bill Sotis, who left the company to pursue another opportunity..
Dealer Camp 2011 To Open Doors to VIP Consumers
Lifeboat Events continues to tweak the model for its Dealer Camp bike trade show. The company said will lower exhibitor prices, subsidize more retailer buyers and admit “VIP” consumers to its 2011 Dealer Camp outdoor demo and expo event next summer at Dee
Cambodian Apparel Workers Go On Strike
Cambodian garment workers have begun strikes seeking pay of up to USD 93 per month. Ath Thon, president of the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union who leads the strikes, told Kyodo News that the unions want wages raised from the curren
SCI, SCIF Name New Executive Director
Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) said Dr. William E. Moritz will be the new Executive Director for the worldwide organization. Dr. Moritz will begin as the Executive Director of SCI and SCIF on Oct. 1, 2010..
Pheasants Forever and Outdoor Affinity Telecom Announce Partnership
Pheasants Forever has partnered with telecommunication provider Outdoor Affinity Telecom that gives Pheasants Forever members the opportunity to save money on business and residential services such as voice, internet, wireless, satellite, cable, and manag
Zigo Granted Patent On Zigo Leader
Zigo said it has been granted U.S. Patent # 7,780,184, which covers key aspects of the LeaderLink technology used in the Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle system. The Leader is an integrated cycle and front-positioned child carrier that converts, using LeaderLi
TNF Launches Explore Your Parks in DC Market
The North Face launched the Explore Your Parks program, a partnership to encourage families to get outdoors and enjoy state parks in the Washington, DC, area this fall. During September, residents of the region can receive a free one-day pass for use in a
Nordica Moves Sales Rep to Utah
Nordica has pulled Zach Littlepage from Colorado to help cover its sales territory covering Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming. Littlepage will join long time Nordica representative Gary Stevens as the sales associate for the territory effective immediately…
Fleet Feet’s Comps Climb 11% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc. experienced double-digit comparative store growth during the first half of the year. Sales rose 12.5% in the first half to $52.6 million, up from $47.3 million in the same period a year earlier. Comparative store sales were up 11%…
Schutt Sports Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Schutt Sports Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection one month after being hit with a $29 million patent infringement verdict. The football helmet and team protective equipment maker is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to halt enforcement of the patent ve
Forzani Group Slashes Fiscal Second Quarter Loss on Stronger Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. cut its net losses in the second quarter ended Aug. 1 by nearly 60% from the year earlier period, thanks to higher sales and improved margins. Company management said the 2010 FIFA World Cup and its launch of Nike’s Livestron
Tapout Acquisition Part of MMA Deal Trifecta
In a monumental development within the fast-growing industry of Mixed Martial Arts-inspired clothing, Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group, which is headed by sporting goods industry dealmeister Jamie Salter, has acquired three MMA apparel brands, includi
Sports Direct Fiscal Q1 Sales Up Despite Weak U.K. World Cup Performance
Profits grew twice as fast as sales at Sports Direct International plc during the 13 weeks ending July 25 despite the British team’s poor showing in the World Cup soccer tournament, the U.K. retailer reported in its interim management statement last
SEC Report Defines Total Apparel Group’s Financial Hardship
Total Apparel Group has recently come under duress due to lackluster sales. The results of continued losses have equaled negative cash flows from operations, a working capital deficit of approximately $3.2 million, as well as accumulated losses of $43.5
