An action plan released this week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls for adding bisphenol A (BPA) to the agency's list of chemicals of concern that are tested for their impact on the environment. The move comes as the Food & Dru
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China Losing Luster as Export Platform for Rest of Asia
Nearly 83% of 202 foreign manufacturers in China said that their primary motive for locating there was to access the Chinese marketplace, up from 71% two years ago, according to a recent survey. Yet the survey also shows fewer foreign manufacturers consid
Pietzo Offers Full-Service e-Bike Fleet Program in Massachusetts
Hybrid e-bike marketer Pietzo launched a full-service program in Massachusetts aimed at helping corporations and universities launch bicycle commuting programs to fulfill their own sustainability goals….
Manufacturing Index Continued Rise in March
The apparel, leather and allied industries lead an expansion of economic activity in the manufacturing sector in March, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business, which is based on a survey of the nation’s supply executives. It wa
Gregory Mountain Products Launches Website for Chinese Customers
Gregory Mountain Products launched a version of its web site this week tailored for the Chinese market with text in simplified Chinese. Gregory said it collaborated with CORA, the China Outdoor Retail Association, to develop the site, which is just the la
Saucony Makes Leadership Changes
Saucony announced strategic new hires and key promotions in sales, marketing, international and product management. The changes will bolster the company's efforts in the specialty running channel, overseas, product design and with sponsored athletes.
Lululemon atheltica Posts 29% Comp Growth in Q4
Lululemon athletica inc resumed its meteoric sales growth in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, posting comp store gains of 29%, the Canadian purveyor of yoga inspired clothing said. The company said it expected comps to grow in the 20% range in the curre
NSGA: Americans Spend $8B on Sports Logo Apparel in 2009
Adult Americans spent more than $8 billion on sports logo apparel in 2009, according to a new study being released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA)…
Ritchey Designs Names Tan to GM Position
After a stint at Look Cycle, Ming Tan is back at Ritchey Design, Inc. as its new general manager with responsibility for the Ritchey Design and Syncros Applied Technology brands in North America. Tan replaces former Ritchey Design General Manager Steve Pa
Iowa Conservation Trust Fund Legislaton on Way to Governor
Iowa took a step closer to becoming at least the fourth state to dedicate tax revenue to conservation when its House of Representatives approved the Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund act. The bill, now headed to the governor for signing,
Liberty Mountain Names Vaude and Grivel Rep
Outdoor sporting goods distributor Liberty Mountain has hired Dana Seaton and Perception Outdoors to represent Vaude Backpacks, Packs & Bags, as well as Grivel, in the New England and Mid-Atlantic Territories…
Li and Fung 2009 Profits Rise 29% on 6% Decline in Sales
Hong Kong-based multinational Li & Fung Limited said it earned record profits for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009 despite a 6% decline in sales to $13.4 billion. Core operating profit increased by 29% to $511.4 million, largely due to the Group's cost-c
Snow Sports Clinic for Disabled Vets Slated for Snowmass
On Sunday, March 28, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki will kick off the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo., the largest adaptive event of its kind in the world…
City of Omaha Clears Plans to Convert Grain Elevator to Climbing Center
Plans to convert an abandoned grain elevator and 62 accompanying silos in Omaha, NE into a for-profit climbing facility were approved by the city council Tuesday, according to a report by NBC TV News affiliate WOWT…
Slipping Grips Prompt Ventus to Recall Aero Bars
Ventus Ltd. has voluntarily recalled 325 Ventus Team bicycle aero bars (bicycle handlebars) designed by 3T Cycling Srl of Italy because two rubber hand grips on the aero bars can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider,
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