Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has two added new store locations for 2010 which the company says completes its new store leasing objectives for 2010. Adding to the previously announced new stores in Naples, FL and Overland Park, KS, Golfsmith has
USTR Promotes Haitian Sourcing Initiative at MAGIC Show
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk promoted a plan to encourage U.S. brands and retailers to work toward sourcing 1% of their total apparel production from Haiti during a visit to the MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas, NV…
Cabela’s Closes $300 mm Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated said Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $300 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-I. The securitization transaction included the issuance of $255 million of Class A Notes, whic
GoLite Launches Global Recycling Program
GoLite said it will take back and reuse, repurpose, recycle, and/or store for future recycling any GoLite apparel or equipment, regardless of its condition, that the company manufactured since its founding in 1998. In Europe, GoLite will pay for shipping
Jarden Outdoor Grows Sales 4.7% in Q4, Profits Dip
Jarden Corp. reported sales at its Outdoor Solutions segment, which includes Coleman and K2 Sports, rose 4.7% in the fourth quarter to $517 million from $494 million. Earnings for the segment were down 14% to $49.4 million from $57.3 million a year ago. E
Student Group Holds Rally Seeking End of Nike’s UW-Madison’s Contract
With shouts of 'Cut the Contract!,' a group of about 25 students from the University of Wisconsin's Student Labor Action Coalition held a demonstration in front of Chancellor Biddy Martin's office on Friday to protest the university�
SMC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, celebrated its 40th anniversary at its recently concluded trade show, Winter Sports Market…
Essilor Acquisition of FGX Clears Anti-trust Hurdle
Essilor International's proposed merger of FGX International Holdings Limited cleared another hurdle when the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 expired with no comment from either the Federal Trade Commissi
Puma Launches Sports-Infused Mobile Phone
Puma launched its first mobile phone, named the Puma Phone, featuring a number of sports-related features, including applications for runners and cyclists that let them keep track of speed, distance and pace. The phone can also keep track of the number of
WaterGuard Gains Olympian Endorsement
Waterguard, a water-tight bathing sleeve for cast and wound protection, has received the endorsement of Eric Heiden, five-time gold medalist in speedskating, team physician for the U.S. Speedskating team, and orthopedic specialist and surgeon with Heiden
TYR Signs World Record-Holding Swimmer Nick Thoman
TYR signed world record holder and U.S. National Team member Nick Thoman to their roster of world-class athletes that include Matt Grevers, Ariana Kukors, and Amanda Weir…
SylvanSport Seeking Strategic Options
SylvanSport, the North Carolina based maker of Mobile Adventure Gear has recently engaged Silver Steep Partners to serve as its exclusive financial advisor and to review the company’s strategic options. The company is seeking capital to support its
DNA Beverage Reaches Deal for Meat Snack Products
DNA Beverage Corp, an energy drink maker targeting the action sports community, has entered into a sales, marketing and manufacturing agreement with Monogram Food Solutions for DNA branded meat snack products…
PacSun Hires VP of Merchandise, Juniors
Pacific Sunwear of California named Christine Lee as its senior vice president and general merchandise manager of juniors' merchandising and design. Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Lee spent nearly 20 years with Urban Outfitters…
OIA: Outdoor Specialty Stores Outpaced Chain and Internet in December
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, and specialty) dipped 1% compared to December 2008, despite record cold temperatures across large swaths of the country…
