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Back-to-School Outlook Brightens in New Report

While the market struggles through what looks to be an ugly second quarter at retail, sports and outdoor industry retailers — and eventually vendors — may find some solace in early numbers from a recent survey that reveals that consumers may be keeping th

Les Otten to Run for Governor of Maine

Les Otten, the former CEO of American Skiing Co., announced plans to run for governor of the state of Maine as a Republican. According to his website, Otten's campaign will focus on renewable energy, job creation, efficient government and leadership

VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group

VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear NFL Apparel Licensing Case

The Supreme Court agreed last week to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an ap

OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership

While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si

Adidas to Raise €500mm in Bond Issue

Adidas AG is raising €500 million ($694 million) by selling five-year bonds. Adidas is offering investors a yield of 200 basis points more than the benchmark mid-swap rate, according to Bloomberg News…

FWS: Overall Duck Numbers Up in 2009

The preliminary estimate of total ducks from the 2009 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was 42 million, which is 13 percent greater than last year’s estimate and 25% greater than the 1955-2008 average, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ann

K-Swiss Launches Skate Program

K-Swiss announced plans to launch a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, K-Swiss has partnered with a team of design and creative experts including Skate Legend Greg Lutzka, who has signed an extended agreement to serve as th

Everlast Extends International Licensing Deals

Everlast Worldwide has agreed to new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners — namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports…

DC Shoes Opens Store in Manila

DC Shoes opened its second concept store in Asia Pacific, located within one mile of Manila’s TriNoma shopping center…

Robert Louis-Dreyfus Loses Battle with Leukemia

Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old.
Dreyfus assumed the chairmanship of

Interbike Launches New Website

Interbike has launched its revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry…