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Genesco Acquires Anaconda Sports
Anaconda Sports, one of the largest independent team dealers in the East Coast, became the latest dealer to be swallowed up by Genesco, Inc. Terms were not disclosed...(9/7/2010)
Mainland Headwear First Half Sales Jump Double-Digits on Revived China Retail
Mainland Headwear, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer and retailer of headwear, said favorable market consolidation of the manufacturing sector, growth in orders and the revival of the retail market in mainland China helped boost sales 19.3% to HK$292.9mm (US$37.7 mm) during the fiscal first half ended June 30...(9/7/2010)
Three to be Inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected one retailer and two manufacturers, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next May...(9/7/2010)
E-Commerce Snowboard Discounter Overhauled; Niche Factor to Blame
Backcountry.com’s Brociety.com website, which specialized in offering discounts for snowboard gear on a one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) basis, has shuttered its operations...(9/7/2010)
Report: July Golf Rounds Down 5.1%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 5.1% in July compared to July 2009 and down 3.3% on a YTD basis...(9/7/2010)
Composite Baseball Bats Get a Reprieve — Sort Of
After implementing an outright ban on the use of composite baseball bats in July, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has now announced that eight composite bats would be allowed for the 2010-2011 season. The winners appear to be Wilson and its DeMarini brand – and the retailers that were planning to stock the bats for next spring...(8/30/2010)
Perry Ellis Boosts Guidance on Strong Margins and Uptick in Men’s Apparel
Perry Ellis International's second quarter sales increased to $161.8 million, up 2% from $159.2 million in the prior year quarter, driven primarily by men’s direct-to-consumer apparel and accessories...(8/30/2010)
Skechers: Independent Review Board Affirms Claims
Skechers USA is asserting that an independent review board from New Zealand attested that Skechers' Shape-ups advertising claims are accurate, truthful and "prepared with a due sense of social responsibility to consumers and society."...(8/30/2010)
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