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Thule Inks Promotional Deal with World’s Strongest Man Super Series
Thule, Inc. has partnered with the World's Strongest Man Super Series to launch its Professional line of contractor-grade rack systems and accessories during the Grand Opening Event of Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More in Bellevue, Washington…
Stride Rite Sees More Keds Weakness Fiscal Q1…
The Stride Rite Corporation saw continued weakness in the Keds business cut into gains elsewhere for the company’s fiscal first quarter ended March 2. Net income growth still outpaced sales growth by a wide margin for the quarter, due in large part to a
Yue Yuen Sees Balanced Growth Across Most Business Segments…
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd, which manufactures footwear for many major athletic brands, again saw most of its growth come from expansion of its owned-retail business in the fiscal first quarter ended December 31. Overall net revenues rose 9.4% to $960.3 mill
SGMA: 2006 Sporting Goods Growth Outpaces Overall Retail…
According to the Manufacturers Sales by Category Report issued by SGMA, wholesale sales growth of sporting goods, sports apparel, athletic footwear, licensed merchandise, and recreational transportation products outpaced overall growth seen on the retail
The Finish Line Q4 Hurt by Weakness in Urban, Mid-Price Product and Paiva Costs…
The Finish Line, Inc. saw considerable pain in its urban formats in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 3 and pointed to increased promotional activity and lack of differentiation in the mall as the primary reasons for the overall weakness in the athlet
Outdoor Apparel Thrives Through Slow Winter…
Apparel has quickly become the driving force behind sales growth for most outdoor retailers, whether big box or specialty. The softgoods category speaks to consumers from nearly all disciplines and even the customer who has never spent a week hiking the A
Mike Ashley Buys adidas Stake; RBK Moves EU Headquarters
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley has invested £183 million ($350 mm) on a 3.14% stake in adidas. The entrepreneur used his own resources to buy the adidas stake, rather than those of Sports Direct…
Dynacraft Bikes Recall
The CPSC and Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif. are recalling about 32,000 Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles. The bicycles were manufactured by Shun Lu Bicycle Company of Guangdong, China…
Johnson Outdoors Receives $500,000 Grant
Johnson Outdoors has been awarded $500,000 by New York's Empire State Flood Recovery Grant Program after its Binghamton, NY tent manufacturing facility was damaged in June of 2006. The grant will be made in two payments: half upon approval of the app
Peter Devin Exits Role at Nielsen and Outdoor Retailer Show
Peter Devin, the outdoor group director for Nielsen in charge of the Outdoor Retailer and Fly Fishing Retailer trade shows, has decided to move on to pursue other opportunities “within and around” the outdoor industry. Devin spent five years working to cr
Orvis Promotes Ray McCready to President
The Orvis Company has appointed the first non-owner company president in the history of the brand. Ray McCready was promoted from VP of merchandising and retail to president of the 150-year old company. Before joining Orvis, McCready was the vice presiden
Jetboil Hires Lathrop as VP of Sales
Jetboil hired Chris Lathrop as the company’s new vice president of sales. As VP of Sales, Lathrop will be responsible for overseeing Jetboil’s strategic sales growth and business development activities, marketing and branding initiatives, and will provide
Sears Holdings to See Board Change
Sears Holdings Corporation announced that Donald J. Carty has informed the company that he has decided not to stand for re-election to the board of directors at the company's scheduled annual meeting in May. Mr. Carty, who was named Vice Chairman and
Delta Apparel Appoints Dr. Gatewood to Board of Directors
Delta Apparel, Inc. has elected Elizabeth J. Gatewood, Ph.D. to its board of directors. Dr. Gatewood is the Director of the University Office of Entrepreneurship & Liberal Arts at Wake Forest University, a position she has held since 2004. The Office of E
Golfsmith Names Hanaka as Chairman of Board
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. named Martin E. Hanaka as chairman of the board of directors. He replaces First Atlantic Capital, Ltd.'s Charles Shaw, who will retire from the board in May after serving as Golfsmith chairman since October 2002
