Li Ning 2009 Revenues Improve Strong Double Digits
During a year it called “extremely challenging,” management at China-based Li Ning Group Limited said revenues improved by 25.4% to RMB 8.39 billion ($1.22 bn) for the year ended December 31. Management said results were “satisfactory&#
REI Introduces Free Shipping Exclusively for Members
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is now offering free standard shipping is now available exclusively to members for their purchases of $75 or more through REI.com, REI-OUTLET.com and phone direct sales orders…
O’Neill Introduces Eco-Friendly Collection with Reggae Artist
O'Neill announced the launch of ECO'Neill, a collection of sustainable, eco-friendly designs. Roots-reggae artist and waterman, Mishka, will be giving audiences a preview of the collection during his album tour starting this week, and will be co
Forest Services Backs off Rate Hike for Seniors
The USDA Forest Service will not implement proposed changes to fees charged to holders of passes at Forest Service campgrounds operated by private businesses, Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced last week. Tidwell's decision means seniors and
Nike Files Suit Against Alleged Counterfeiters…
Nike Inc. has taken legal action in an attempt to bring down approximately 66 counterfeiting Web sites which have been illegally using company trademarks as a means of attracting consumer interest…
Kokatat Supports Solo Circumnavigation of Canadian Provinces
Kokatat said it has provided paddling apparel to 23-year-old Mathieu Jean for an expedition that will circumnavigate the provinces of Quebec and Labrador, a distance of 10,000 kilometres…
NRF, eBay Partner to Fight Organized Retail Crime
EBay and the National Retail Federation have formed a partnership to tackle organized retail crime. This two will receive tie in support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, retailer participation and new technology to identify and attack organized r
NRF: Financial Services Bill Should Address Credit Card Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment that a wide-ranging financial services reform bill unveiled last week by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-CT, doesn’t address the $48 billion in credit card swipe fees paid
A4 Steps Up for Haiti Relief
A4, the manufacturer of uniforms and athletic sportswear, recently coordinated with World Vision and Food For The Poor to send over 62,000 new garments to Haiti…
OIA: Affordable Footwear Act Alive and Kicking
Outdoor Industry Association said support is building for the Affordable Footwear Act in Congress despite press reports indicating it is opposed by the Obama Administration…
OIA: Affordable Footwear Act Still Alive in Congress
According to a report in Reuters, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told a meeting of the American Apparel and Footwear Association March 12 that the Obama administration is not supporting legislation that would eliminate most tariffs on imported footwea
Dick’s SG Names May National Runners’ Month
Dick's Sporting Goods has declared May as Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month with the sponsorship of ten major running-event sponsorships…
Taipei Cycle Says Foreign Attendance Rose 7.6%
Preliminary attendance figures for the first three days of the four day Taipei Cycle trade show indicated attendance by foreign visitors reached 4,913, up 7.6 %, from 86 countries, up 22 from 09…
Essilor Completes Acquisition of FGX Int’l
FGX International Holdings Limited, which makes sunglasses under the Anarchy, Gargoyles, Ironman, C9 by Champion and Body Glove trademarks, completed its merger with a subsidiary of Essilor International of Charenton-le-Pont, France…
Fourteen Golf Names Midwest Rep
Fourteen Golf, the golf wedge designer and manufacturer, said Sean Joyce has joined its sales team as a rep…
