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Forzani Responds to Dissident Proxy Announcement

The Forzani Group Ltd. is recommending that shareholders oppose plans announced last week by Crescendo Partners, a New York-based hedge fund, to nominate its own slate of directors for election to FGL's board of directors after the firm accumulated o

Nordica USA President Knittle Retires

Nordica USA President Andy Knittle has retired. Knittle has worked for Nordica for 30 years, the last 10 of which were in the leadership position for Nordica in the USA. Willy Booker has been named to the position of General Manager in conjunction with Kn

WTU Support of 4-H Shooting Sports Exceeds $100,000

For nearly two decades Whitetails Unlimited has been financially supporting the 4-H Shooting Sports, and this year they are once again providing a donation to support their 2009 National/Regional Instructor Training Workshop. This year's workshop was

Billabong Again Cuts FY09 Estimates on U.S. Weakness

Billabong International Ltd. now expects report full year net profit after tax in the range of A$160 million to A$165 million (U.S. $122.5-123.5mm) for the 12 months ending June 30, down from A$176.4 million (U.S. $135.1mm) a year ago. The surf giant said

Dunham’s Ken Meehan Joins NSGA’s Board

Ken Meehan, executive vice president of Dunham’s Sports, has been elected to a three-year term on the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors, filling a vacancy created by the retirement from the Board by Curt Munson, president of Pl

Dick’s SG Renews Champions Tour Event

Dick's Sporting Goods has renewed as title sponsor of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open through 2012 on the Champions Tour. This year's event is scheduled for June 26-28 at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, N.Y. The tournament has generated ove

GoLite Promotes Team Members, Hires New Sales Agencies

GoLite has promoted three key team members: Andy Burgess, formerly VP of Product, is now SVP of Product, Sales and Marketing, creating a strong cohesive synergy between the different business units. Mark Flanagan, formerly European General Manager, is now

Bushnell to Acquire C’eb’e Eyewear Brand

MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products said that Bushnell has acquired the C'eb'e eyewear brand from Marcolin S.p.A., which listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The terms of the purchase agreement we

RECALL: Dahon/REI Novara Folding Bicycles

About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles have been recalled because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the bicycle's handlepost hinge cracking, including one minor injury involving scr

SGMA: Lacrosse Participation Grows Over 100% Since 2000

According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA) 2009 Lacrosse Single Sport Report, lacrosse remains one of the 'hottest' sports to play in the U.S. Figures indicate lacrosse has grown by nearly 80,000 participants per year sin