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MAGIC Show Highlights New Brands in Vegas
Representatives for MAGIC described its recent show as “incredibly positive” with more than 3500 exhibitors set up in the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Manadalay Bay Convention Center…
Li-Ning Reports Solid First Half; Inks 76ers Guard Turner
Chinese sporting goods giant Li-Ning Group Limited saw strength in footwear, apparel and accessories drive consolidated sales 11.2% for the six months ended June 30, a promising first half for a company hoping to establish itself as a force in the United
Ohio Rules LL Bean Owes Commercial Activity Tax
The State of Ohio has ruled that L.L. Bean owes it $210,770 for a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) based on the more than $100 million in gross receipts the retailer reported in the state during a 45-month period ended March 31, 2009…
Osprey Buys Carbon Offsets in 12-Month Deal
Osprey Packs, Inc. is reducing the impact of its greenhouse gas-intensive business activities such as flying and ground shipping by purchasing carbon offsets through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation…
Skram Media Sells Mountain Gazette to Summit
Summit Publications, LLC has purchased the iconic Mountain Gazette from Skram Media, which was recently acquired by Active Interest Media. The monthly, regional magazine will join Summit’s other publications: Blue Ridge Outdoors, Elevation Outdoors
New Balance Introduces Grab n’ Go Box for 2011
New Balance has introduced a new global footwear box design, featuring a grab 'n go perforated handle and enhanced brand graphics…
Big Agnes Wins Grant for Solar Project
Big Agnes Inc. received a $12,064 grant from the State of Colorado to help build a five-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The “new energy economic grant” is funded with money from the American Recovery and Reinvestme
PacSun Q2 Losses Widen on Weak Comps, Struggling Juniors Business
A rebounding young men’s business and scaled-down discounting helped slow the bleeding for Pacific Sunwear in the second quarter ended July 31, but a difficult buying environment and a struggling juniors business caused the retailer to partly miss c
Stage Stores Appoints Divisional COO
Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Robert Bernard as president and COO of its South Hill Division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia. Bernard succeeds Richard Maloney, who was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of the company in February 201
Prince Names Branding Agency
Tennis equipment manufacturer Prince has selected Schafer|Condon|Carter (SCC) as its new consumer branding agency after an agency review…
Globe International’s Sales Drop 22% in FY10
Globe International Limited (GLB) reported total revenues for its fiscal year ended June 30 were Australian $91.7 million (U.S. $80.6 million), 22% below year-ago levels. The decline in revenues was predominantly due to the impacts of foreign currency tra
Adidas, MLS Extend Exclusive Partnership
Adidas and Major League Soccer (MLS) announced an extension to their partnership agreement aimed at “further elevating soccer in the United States and developing opportunities for young players.” The partnership extends Adidas' position as the offic
Sports Authority Extends GSI Commerce Deal
Sports Authority reached an agreement with GSI Commerce that extends and expands the relationship between the two companies. As part of the new arrangement, Sports Authority will buy and own all merchandise sold through its Web store, and will become the
EPA Denies Petition to Ban Lead Ammo
In a decision that is being viewed as a huge win for the hunting and shooting industries, the Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition by five environmental groups to ban lead in hunting ammunition, saying the issue is not within the agency&#
All Sports Inc. Opens New Location
All Sports Inc., a youth sports advertisement and manufacturing firm, recently set up shop in McLemoresville TN…
