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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)
Li-Ning Reports Solid First Half; Inks 76ers Guard Turner
Chinese sporting goods giant Li-Ning Group Limited saw strength in footwear, apparel and accessories drive consolidated sales 11.2% for the six months ended June 30, a promising first half for a company hoping to establish itself as a force in the United States...(8/30/2010)
NSSF Addresses Potential EPA Ban on Lead Ammo, Tackle
Much to the chagrin of the hunting, fishing and firearms communities, the Environmental Protection Agency is now considering a petition to ban all traditional firearms ammunition along with lead fishing sinkers on the grounds that the use of lead violates the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976...(8/30/2010)
PacSun Q2 Losses Widen on Weak Comps, Struggling Juniors Business
A rebounding young men’s business and scaled-down discounting helped slow the bleeding for Pacific Sunwear in the second quarter ended July 31, but a difficult buying environment and a struggling juniors business caused the retailer to partly miss conservative estimates for the reporting period...(8/30/2010)
Shoe Carnival Sees Second Quarter Profits Soar
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported a more than four-fold increase in its second quarter profit as comps climbed 8.3% for the period. The shoe store chain also outlined third quarter profit and sales forecasts that would meet or exceed analysts' expectations...(8/30/2010)
VF Outdoor to Move to Nearby Alameda Island
The North Face and JanSport will move their headquarters operations from two buildings in San Leandro, CA to a new waterfront office park in Alameda, CA in fall 2011...(8/30/2010)
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