Western Brands Insist Yuan’s Rise Won’t Have Material Impact on Supply Chain
Apparel manufacturers rushed to assure shareholders last week that the China’s decision to allow the Renminbi, or yuan, to float more freely would not disrupt their supply chains even as they shifted production to the interior of China and elsewhere
G.I. Joe’s Managers End Plan to Revive Chain
Four former executives of G.I. Joe's have been thwarted in their attempt to bring back the Pacific Northwest chain. Ron Menconi, Joe's former vice president of marketing and merchandise who had served as the new company's president, told Th
Federal Report Shows Health in Consumer Travel and Tourism Spending
It’s common knowledge that in a financial crisis, people begin to cut the fat by allocating finances elsewhere in an effort to make up for the loss. Hence, travel and entertainment seemingly always gets the axe first. Perhaps a good indicator of eco
Dansko Hires Creative Director
Dansko has hired Ann Dittrich as its new creative director. She formerly worked for Cole Haan, Florsheim and G.H. Bass, and had been working freelance for Dansko…
Family Footwear Retailers Bullish on Back Half, but Have Real Estate Concerns
Toning was again the hot topic at the latest round of investor conferences last week. At the Jefferies & Co. Consumer Conference, Mark Lemond, Shoe Carnival's president and CEO, was particularly excited that Nike Free product will be reaching the mid
May Outdoor Retail Sales Driven by Footwear and Apparel
As Spring weather finally hit many of the mountain states in May, sales of footwear and apparel began to pick up at retail. However, consumers still continue to shy away from big-ticket hardgoods purchases, pushing sales in the category down…
MEC Invests $730,000 in Community-Based Grants
Candian-based Mountain Equipment Co-Op invested more than $730,000 for 76 community-based projects in nine provinces. The grants range in dollar value from $1,200 to $50,000…
Federal Spending Doubled on Pedestrian and Bike Projects
Spending on bicycle and pedestrian improvements by the U.S. Department of Transportation more than doubled in fiscal 2009 thanks largely to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Interbike Show Space Selling Fast
With just under three months until Interbike's International Bicycle Expo 2010, Interbike today announced net-sold, square-feet exhibit space at the Sands Convention and Expo Center has surpassed the 2009 show, with only limited amount…
Outdoor Nation Sees Broad Industry Support
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, the Outdoor Foundation hosted the first ever Outdoor Nation in New York’s Central Park. The event brought together tens of thousands of festival-goers, including 500 official delegates, from across the country to celebrat
FIFA Acknowledges Problems with World Cup Ball
FIFA has finally acknowledged that there may be something wrong with the Jabulani World Cup ball, but won't act on the problem until after the tournament…
Varsity Spirit Doesn’t Consider Cheerleading a Sport for Title IX Purposes
Testifying in a lawsuit involving Title IX guidelines, Jeff Webb, founder and CEO of Varsity Spirit, said he believes cheerleading should not be a competitive sport, saying that making it so would threaten “classical sideline cheerleading.”…
Cybex to Sponsor The Biggest Loser TV Show
Cybex International, the fitness equipment manufacturer, has signed a multiyear agreement to be the fitness equipment partner for NBC's “The Biggest Loser” weight-loss reality show…
Remington Outdoor Foundation Grants Help Restore National Forest Habitat
Remington Outdoor Foundation’s first-year donation of $100,000 to the National Forest Foundation will be leveraged by more than $1 million in matching funds to help restore habitat at Colorado’s Pike National Forest and the Deschutes National
Adventure Travel Trade Association To Exhibit at OR
Outdoor Retailer has partnered with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) to host the Adventure Travel Hub at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010. The hub will enable dealers and brands to discover how they can cross market with destination market
