ASICS America to Open First U.S. Store; Expands into Golf and Lacrosse
ASICS plans to open its first store in the U.S. this fall. At an event last week showcasing its Spring 2010 collections in New York City, ASICS officials also revealed plans to enter the golf and lacrosse categories in the U.S. for the first time…
Kohl’s Plans California Onslaught
Kohl's will open 35 new stores in former Mervyns locations on Sept. 30, including 30 in California. The department store chain currently only has 91 stores in the state, and many of them are in outlying suburbs…
Brooks Adds Rock ‘n Roll to Roster
Brooks Sports reached an exclusive and multi-year agreement to become the official footwear and apparel partner for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series while its sister brand, Moving Comfort, will be the official sports bra for the series…
Foot Locker Opens Fourth House of Hoops in New Jersey; Plans Stores in Europe
Foot Locker opened its fourth House of Hoops store at the Cherry Hill Mall in South Jersey. The location is only the fourth House of Hoops in the U.S. and the first in the suburbs. Other stores are located in Harlem, Chicago and Los Angeles. House of Hoop
Vail Resorts Fiscal Year Profit Cut on Lower Skier Visits
Vail Resorts saw a very difficult year with declining sales and their net income was cut in half for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. However, the ski resort holding company was easily able to stay profitable in spite of serious challenges in the hosp
OIA: Tariff Uncertainty Could Demand Adjustments for Footwear Makers
According to the OIA, the possibility that Congress won’t extend temporary duty relief on dozens of types of outdoor footwear featuring water resistant textile and synthetic uppers has manufacturers re-evaluating product design and production schedu
Dorel Looks to Capitalize on Growing Cycling Market
At Scotia Capital’s annual Back-to-School Conference, held in Toronto this year, Dorel Industries pointed out several growth strategies they will be implementing in the coming year – particularly around their bike business. Martin Schwartz, Dorel In
SGMA Warns Over China Trade
The SGMA is warning sporting goods manufacturers that trade with China could become volatile in the near future. In response to the current administration’s decision to impose 25-35% safeguard duties on Chinese-made tires, China's Ministry of C
The Impact of Low Retail Inventories
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
Prois Hunting Announces New Partnerships
Próis Hunting Apparel, a manufacturer of women's hunting clothing, has recently joined forces with industry members including Heat Factory, Victory Archery, Dead Down Wind and BOG Gear…
Economic Value of Roadless Areas Touted by Sportsmen
As Americans head outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, hundreds of sportsmen-focused businesses and organizations are voicing their support of roadless area conservation by signing on to “Banking on the Backcountry,” a lette
Boddington Becomes Medjet Company Spokesman
MedjetAssist, a emergency medical evacuation and repatriation membership program, said Craig Boddington has signed on as a company spokesperson to the hunting and outdoor market…
NSSF: Industry Lauds Senators’ Fight to Preserve Use of Traditional Ammo in National Parks
A letter signed by numerous United States senators to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar raising important questions about actions by the National Park Service (NPS) to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has dr
VF Names Susan Kellogg President of Contemporary Brands Coalition
VF Corp. named apparel industry veteran Susan Kellogg as president of its Contemporary Brands coalition. Its contemporary brands segment includes Seven For All Mankind, John Varvatos, Ella Moss and Splendid. VF also noted that Lucy, formerly in the contem
Zumiez Inc. Raises Guidance
Zumiez Inc. said that based on better than planned quarter-to-date sales and product margins, it is increasing its expected sales and earnings guidance for the quarter ending October 31.. September month-to-date comparable store sales increased 0.8% while
