TAPS Cancels 2010 Paddlesports Symposium
The loss of $30,000 in support from Outdoor Retailer and difficulty in selling sponsorships last year has prompted TAPS to cancel the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium (WCSKS) in 2010. TAPS said it will monitor developments at a paddlesports advisory group a
RECALL: Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands
About 6,800 Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps from Summit Treestands are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard
JJB Sports Chairman Steps Down
JJB Sports, the struggling U.K. sporting goods chain, said David Jones, chairman and architect of its rescue, is stepping down to continue his long-running battle against Parkinson's Disease. The news came as JJB, which saw suppliers hold back shipme
Good Conditions Help Spark Ski Visits
The 22 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1% for the f
Icebreaker Opens First Factory Outlet Store in US
Icebreaker will open its first factory outlet store in the world in Woodburn, OR by April 1, 2010…
National Retail Foundation Looks at the Future
In its newly-released 2010 economic forecast, the National Retail Federation projects that retail industry sales will increase 2.5% over last year’s totals…
OR Cements Position as Running Specialty Venue
While Outdoor Retailer has always showcased traditional outdoor and trail running footwear product at both the Summer Market and Winter Market, it is now quite evident that the venue has become the next stop—for other more traditional athletic brands and
Dick’s SG Ups Outlook
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. is boosting its fourth quarter estimates for sales and profit after a surge in Holiday sales. With one week left in the retail fiscal year, DKS is now forecasting EPS of “at least” 54 cents a share, up from its
Bauer’s Acquisition Leads to New Product Development
In a recent acquisition, Bauer Hockey has purchased intellectual property assets and patents from Jock Plus Hockey. Accordingly, this will make Bauer the only global supplier of integrated neck protection for hockey. The acquired assets will be paired wit
Delta Fiscal Q2 Propelled by NFL, Disney Licenses
Delta Apparel posted record sales for the second quarter of 2010 as surging sales of its retail-ready segment, which consists of the Soffe, Junkfood and To The Game businesses, continued to boost it’s top line…
Hanesbrands Forecasts Revenue Growth in 2010
Hanesbrands Inc.’s sales declined 4.5% to $988.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter, resulting in an 8.4% revenue decline for the full year. But the parent of Hanes, Champion and Duofold forecast revenues would grow 5% in 2010. Two-thirds of the in
Under Armour Looks to New Channels and Outlet Business to Boost Revenues
Under Armour, Inc. posted pretty solid results for the fourth quarter, but Wall Street was less than receptive to management’s strategic vision for hitting the numbers required to offset the loss of the non-cleated footwear business in 2010…
Retailers Look to Stock Up on Promising Products Launched at SHOT 2010
As noted in last week’s edition of SEW, the National Shooting Sports Foundation said the 2010 SHOT Show was a great success as a near-record 58,444 exhibitors, retailers and press members crowded the halls of the Sands Expo and Convention Center is
Toning, Toning, Toning!
Every ten years or so, in athletic footwear, a new category emerges that changes the game for the industry. We had Jogging in the ‘70’s, Aerobics in the ‘80’s, Celebrity Athlete Basketball and Crosstraining in the 90’s and L
Columbia Sportswear Bests Street in Q4 on Gains from Currency, Owned-Retail
Citing greater-than-expected demand for Fall season products in the U.S., Columbia Sportswear reported its first quarterly sales gain in seven quarters and forecast first quarter sales would rise by 4% to 5% for the period. Earnings came in well above Wal
