Lower Price Points Dominate Golf Apparel Market in December
In the December, 2009 edition of its Golf Apparel Market Reports, independent research firm, Golf Datatech, LLC, found that the $0-$49.99 price range made up the majority of sales for both men’s and women’s on- and off-course golf apparel…
Easton Sports Welcomes Chris Zimmerman
Easton-Bell Sports has appointed Chris Zimmerman as the president of Easton Sports, effective immediately. Reporting to Paul Harrington, President and CEO of Easton-Bell Sports, Zimmerman will take the reigns within the Easton Sports division…
Billabong Agrees to License Skate Brand Plan B
Billabong International Limited announced it has entered an exclusive 10-year agreement to license the California-based skateboard brand Plan B…
Container Imports to Grow 17% in First Half
Container imports are expected to grow 17% in the first half of this year as retailers restock depleted inventories at a rapid pace, according to the latest estimates released by the National Retail Federation. The numbers indicate a true and sustained re
Rosenlieb Joins Ellett Brothers
Ellett Brothers announces Dick Rosenlieb as Director of Merchandising for the Shooting Division. Rosenlieb joins the Ellett Brothers Family after 20 years of service with the National Wild Turkey Federation as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Online Sales to Grow at 10% Compounded Rate through 2015
The bulk of the retail sector's growth in the United States and the European Union over the next five years will come from the Internet, according to Forrester Research. US online retail will grow at a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)and 11% in
NSSF: 16 Months and Counting as Demand for Firearms Continues
Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,243,211 checks in February 2010, ranking the month the second highest February (eighth highest month overall) for most NICS checks, according to a release
Dick’s Posts Modest Q4 Earnings Rise on 2.5% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported an 8.3% gain in fourth-quarter earnings. Sales increased by 10.7% to $1.3 billion due primarily to a 2.5% increase in comparable store sales, the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales. The 2.5
Foot Locker Launches 5-Year Growth Plan, Looks to Increase Focus on Run and Apparel
Foot Locker Inc. announced a series to strategies to reach a goal of annual sales of $6 billion and net income margin of 5% over the next five years. At an analyst meeting, Ken C. Hicks, its new chairman and CEO, said the new strategy includes a increased
Is Toning Footwear a Trend or Fad?
Is it another Heely's, another Crocs, or is it another Reebok Freestyle. That's the question many in the market are asking as they attempt to assess the long-term upside the the toning footwear category. Excitement around the category was the b
Clark Wendlandt Joins Cabela’s Pro Staff
Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela's Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass ang
Paddlesports Group Backs Outdoor Nation Campaign
The Paddle Advisory Council that now receives about $30,000 annual stipend from the Outdoor Retailer trade show to promote paddlesports, will invest a portion of that money in Outdoor Nation, a campaign launched last year that will culminate this summer w
Crosman Open Distribution Center in Shannon
Crosman Corporation has announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in Shannon, Ireland. Crosman said facility will serve as the company’s European distribution center (EDC) and warehouse…
Lean Inventories, Revived Consumer Offset Winter Weather to Drive February Retail Growth
Blustery winter weather and lingering concerns on the job front couldn’t deter consumers in February as spending continued to loosen up amidst a recovery that now appears to be in full swing….
FWS to Distribute $76.5 Million to States to Conserve Imperiled Fish and Wildlife
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $76.5 million to the fish and wildlife agencies of the 50 states, commonwealths, the District of Columbia, and territories to help conserve
