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  May 21, 2013
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OIA VantagePoint: Outdoor Product Sales Edge Up in April

Outdoor Product sales grew in fiscal April by 1.2 percent to $673.6 million, slower than the year-to-date trend, according to the latest monthly sales report from OIA VantagePoint. Growth was primarily driven by solid sales in Outdoor Hardgoods, while Footwear and Apparel sales slowed due to the inconsistent spring weather. The National Accounts Internet and Discount/Mass trade channels continued to provide the strongest growth... Click for Full Story >>>

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EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is excited to announce they will be hosting an inaugural show in Florida to help its members service Florida retailers that not only specialize in the outdoor market but also the lifestyle and resort markets. More than 66 brands will be exhibited at the inaugural show in Punta Gorda...(5/20/2013)

 

E.Land World Ltd and K•Swiss Inc., owner of the K•Swiss and Palladium brands, announced the strategic acquisition of Malibu, CA-based contemporary comfort footwear brand OTZ Shoes Inc. Under the agreement, OTZ Shoes will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of K•Swiss Inc., with key executives remaining in place. The acquisition marks the first addition to the K•Swiss Inc. company portfolio...(5/20/2013)

 

LaCrosse Footwear Inc. appointed Robert Sasaki as its new president. Sasaki previously served as a finance director at Nike Inc., where he focused on Asia... (5/20/2013)

 

EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) confirmed details of its three June shows, which are designed to accommodate reps and retailers with early buy deadlines...(5/20/2013)

 

Retailers are feeling pressure from a heightened regulatory climate. A new BDO USA, LLP analysis of the risk factors listed in the most recent 10-K filings of the largest 100 public U.S. retailers found that federal, state and local regulations have increased as a risk among the nation’s largest retailers...(5/20/2013)

 

Specialized Bicycle Components said a bicycle-specific wind tunnel it has installed in Morgan Hill, CA will enable it to analyze the aerodynamics across its product line for the first time...(5/20/2013)

 

The North Face has expanded its Explore Your Parks outreach campaign to 13 more U.S. markets, including state parks in 12 states and the Chicago Park District - marking the first time the program partnered with a city park district...(5/20/2013)

 

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has opened online registration for 2013 Rendezvous, its annual leadership forum. An early-bird rate of $100 off the normal registration fee is available until June 13...(5/20/2013)

 

REI said it has become the first national retailer to sell MiiR’s inaugural commuter bike line, which includes three models: the single-speed Wave and the five-speed High 5 Diamond and Mixte frames. All models and sizes are now available at five REI stores: Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Sacramento, CA, Perimeter, GA, and Atlanta, GA...(5/20/2013)

 

Spy Inc. CFO Michael D. Angel has announced his intention to resign from his position in order to facilitate a return to his permanent home in the Bay Area. Angel will remain availalbe as a full-time interim CFO consultant until the appointment of a successor CFO...(5/20/2013)

 

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