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Outdoor Sets New Attendance Record in Friedrichschafen

Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH reported that 20,460 visitors from 87 nations attended the Outdoor European trade fair, surpassing the record of 19,300 set last year. Sixty percent of visitors came from outside of Germany…

Fischer Hires New Competition and Promotions Staff

Fischer Skis US announced the the addition of two Competition and Promotions staff members. Pearson Neal, is now our Eastern Competition and Promotions Representative and Chris Smith, the Western Competition and Promotions Representative…

TJX to Open First Canadian Marshall’s Store

The TJX Companies, Inc.announced plans to bring Marshalls, one of TJX's most successful chains, to Canada. The company anticipates that the first Canadian Marshalls stores will open in the Spring of 2011…

Jarden Sees Q2 Revenue Gain

Jarden Corp. expects sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 to be approximately $1.52 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by strong organic growth at all four of its operating segments and contribution from th

Cybex International Q2 Loss Narrows

Cybex International, Inc. reported sales for the second quarter ended June 26 reached $27.7 million compared to $27.8 million for the corresponding 2009 period. The fitness equipment maker reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2010 of $0.4 million

Garcia Buys Back Northern Lights Trading Co.

Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights Trading Company, has bought the company back from Jay Allen, who bought the Montana retailer in 2008. Allen put the business back on the market after having to close one store he'd acquired in 2009 and amid sli

Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up

June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…

CORRECTION: Sports Chalet

The results of Sport Chalet, Inc.’s fiscal quarter results were incorrectly reported in last week’s review of industry retail results for the period ended May 1…

Leupold Tactical Optical Adds to Sales Force for LE Market

Leupold's Tactical Optics Division has named Tim O'Connor as its new Law Enforcement Sales Manager. He serves the law enforcement community with three sales rep groups: DeMilt Associates, LLC; National Sales & Marketing Group; and Wills & Associ

Nike Announces New Leaders for China and North America

Nike Inc. announced new geographic leadership in Greater China and North America. Nike veteran Craig Cheek will become vice president and general manager of Greater China. Elliott Hill will replace Cheek to lead the North American geography…

KEEN Introduces Eco-Friendly Trade Show Booth

The new KEEN trade show booth uses reclaimed, recycled and repurposed materials, reflecting the company's commitment to uniting innovative design and sustainability…