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Paddle Council Sends Five Delegates to Outdoor Nation

An all volunteer advisory council formed by the paddlesports industry last year to secure concessions from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will use a $25,000 matching grant from the trade show to send five delegates to a youth summit expected to draw 2

Canoecopia Signals Strong Start For Paddlesports

For many paddlers, the season kicks off every year with Canoecopia, the annual event organized at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI by Rutabaga, one of the largest single paddlesports storefronts in the country…

Olympian Makes Girls Line for J.C. Penney

Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin to create Supergirl by Nastia, a lifestyle merchandise line for girls…

Perry Ellis Returns to Profitability in Q4

Perry Ellis International reported revenues for the fourth quarter were $196.4 million, a 3% increase compared to $191.2 million a year ago. The increase is attributable to a turnaround of Perry Ellis Collection at department stores, initial shipments of

Hi-Tec Names Charles Willis as Creative Director

Hi-Tec said Charles Willis will join the company in the coming months as Outdoor Creative Director. Willis leaves his current position as Merrell group VP and creative director, where he influenced many iconic outdoor product designs such as the Jungle Mo

Senate Bill Aims To Penalize Currency Manipulation

In a move likely to further friction with China, a group of 16 U.S. senators announced bipartisan legislation this week to penalize countries that undervalue their currency to artificially discount their exports…

Hanesbrands Announces Sustainability Goals

Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company's social programs and environmental stew

McRae’s Q2 Earnings Rise

McRae Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 of $16.7 million as compared to $16.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 amounted to $711,000, o

Winnebago Industries Sales More than Triple in Q2

Winnebago Industries, Inc. said revenues for the second quarter ended Feb. 27, 2010 rose 247% to $110.5 million, versus $31.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Growth was driven by big increase in Class A mobile homes. Back orders were up 246

J. America Licenses John Deere for Sportswear

J. America, a licensed apparel company in the collegiate, resort and corporate markets, has signed a licensing agreement with John Deere for men's and women's sportswear. The categories include fleece, tee shirts, headwear and lounge wear…

West Marine Reports Q4 Loss Narrows; Comps Slip 4.8%

West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended January 2, 2010 were $103.9 million, a decrease of $7.1 million, or 6.4%, from net revenues of $111.1 million for the fourteen weeks ended January 3, 2009. Comparable store sales for the

Easton-Bell Q4 Losses Widen on 3.3% Sales Decline

Easton-Bell Sports reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter to $15.2 million from $10.2 million a year ago on a 3.3% decline in sales. The company said consumers traded down in price points and deferred discretionary purchases all year, causing dea