Fiskars Brands Inc. of Madison, WI has agreed to pay a $2.6 million civil penalty and abide by a consent decree to settle a federal lawsuit alleging it knowingly failed to report dangerous defects in an axe made by Gerber Legendary Blades to the U.S. Cons
Author: Charlie Lunan
Dorel’s Bike Business Resumes Growth Mode
Dorel Industries Inc. unveiled a series of changes at its nearly $1-billion-year bicycle business last week, including eight new managers, a new name and its first subsidiary in Chile. The announcements mark a shift back to growth mode after more than a y

Adidas Secures 12-Year Deal With University of Miami
Adidas and the University of Miami announced a landmark 12-year partnership making Adidas the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Hurricanes through the 2027-28 season…
Outdoor Inspiration Award Finalists Named
Finalists for the fifth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards were selected and announced Thursday. The awards, which are presented by title sponsor Adidas Outdoor and Outdoor Retailer, recognize individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts are above and
Brooks-Range Redesigns Logo and OR Booth
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Co. will unveil a new logo and trade show booth at Outdoor Retailer as part of an expanded marketing effort aimed at boosting brand awareness beyond professional guides…

WSI Sports to Keep New England Patriots Warm This Weekend
WSI Sports, a Minnesota company that make base layers for outdoor athletes and hunters, will provide the New England Patriots custom apparel for their Divisional Round Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be
Nike Expands Ultimate Sports Camps
Nike Sports Camps began offering youth ultimate camps supporting Ultimate Frisbee at 6 locations nationwide in 2013 and has expanded their Nike Ultimate Camp offerings to include over a dozen summer locations and a spring camp location for 2015…
Federal Mediators Join Labor Talks at West Coast Ports
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service announced Tuesday it will intervene in labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) after the union joined the PMA in inviting feder
Dorel Sports Expands into Chile
Dorel Sports continued to expand its bicycle business in South America Wednesday by acquiring a bike dealer in Chile and opening a subsidiary in the country that will lead sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for all its brands, including C
Riddell Sues Rawlings for Patent Infringement
Riddell, Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc., claiming Rawlings has infringed on four different patents arising from Riddell’s helmet and shoulder pad technologies…
Surftech Acquired, SUP Consolidation Continues
Surf Technicians, LLC (Surftech), has been acquired by Triple D Corporation Company Limited, a Thailand based investment company that holds interests in various companies including a composites parts manufacturer…
Bergans USA Hires Social Media Consultant
Bergans USA has hired Mesh Marketing of Portland, ME to help with is social media efforts…
Arcus Hunting Makes Second Acquisition
Arcus Hunting LLC, an acquisition vehicle for hunting related brands, has acquired PAT Acquisition, LLC, which makes the top-selling Tink's brand of deer lures and attractants. The deal marks the second for Arcus since its formation in November, 2014
Rock/Creek Sponsors New Mountain Biking Event
Rock/Creek announced it will be the presenting sponsor for the 2015 edition of the Chattanooga Bike Club's iconic 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge. The bike ride will take place on May 2, 2015. Registration opened today…
Vance Joy to Headline Wolverine’s OR Party
Wolverine announced Vance Joy as the headline band for the 2015 Wolverine Rock the Outdoors show (#WRTO), Wolverine’s annual celebration during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…