Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to sponsor world-ranked Team High Road for three years in a deal that will put its brand front and center at this year's Tour de France. The agreement includes both the men's and women's professional c
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Obama Meets with Bikes Belong Board
At a hastily arranged fund raiser organized by Bikes Belong in Chicago, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) pledged Thursday night to increase funding to promote cycling, according to a report by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News…
Duty Relief on Outerwear Tied to Aiding U.S .Firms
The Outdoor Industry Association is working with an Oregon Congressmen on a bill that would eliminate import duties on performance outerwear in exchange for a short-term “assessment.” The assessment would fund training of U.S. textile and apparel workers
Wellman Hikes Fortrel Fiber Prices Again
For the second time in a month, Wellman, Inc. announced a 4 cent per pound price hike in its Fortrel polyester staple fiber products. The latest price hike takes effect with July 14, 2008 shipments…
Institutional Investors Buy Burke Estate’s Stake in Accell
European bicycle maker Accell Group N.V. said that several institutional investors had purchased an 8.62% stake in the company being liquidated by the estate of late Trek Bicycle Corp. Founder and Chairman Richard “Dick” Burke. SNS Securities N.V. found b
Dragon Splits with Luxottica, Goes Private
Dragon sunglasses Founder and CEO Will Howard and General Manager Aaron Behle have taken the sunglass company Dragon private. The move separates the San Diego company, which Oakley helped launch, from publicly-traded optics giant Luxottica Group, which ac
Delta Apparel Affirms Q4 and FY 08 Guidance
Delta Apparel, Inc. confirmed its outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 28, 2008. The company noted that it continues to grow its Junkfood business and that its new Honduran plant has reached weekly production goals…
BPA Legislation Introduced in House
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) has introduced the “Ban Poisonous Additives (BPA)” Act to prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers. The move follows Canada's recommendation to ban the importation o
Online Reviews Driving Sales at REI
Recreational Equipment Inc. customers who submit online reviews of gear purchase at a 26% higher rate than non-review readers, according to the vendor who helped implement REI's online review feature. REI began soliciting gear reviews on its website
Lafuma Group Reports Loss for First Half
Lafuma Group reported a net loss of €700,000 ($1.0 mm) for the half year ended March 31, down from net income of €1.6 million ($2.3 mm). Operating profits for the group, which includes the Lafuma, Millet, Le Chameau and Oxbow brands, plummeted 82.4% to €8
Wiseman Relieves McDonald At VF’s Helm
Mackey J. McDonald will retire as Chairman of the Board and as a Director of VF Corporation, effective August 1, 2008. VF’s Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Eric C. Wiseman, 52, to the role of chairman upon McDonald’s r
Andrus Elevated to President at Skullcandy
Skullcandy, a developer of core audio products, has promoted Jeremy Andrus to the position of president, where he will oversee the sales, operations and financial aspects of the business under Rick Alden, who will continue in his position as CEO. The prom
La Sportiva Reports 30% Growth in Mountain Running Sales
La Sportiva said it increased sales of mountain running product by 30-percent over spring 2007. While much of the growth was due to new products, including the Imogene and the Crosslite, orders for the Fireblade doubled over last spring, the Boulder, CO c
High Sierra Names new VP of International Sales
Bag and luggage maker High Sierra Sport Companyhas hired Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces has worked at JanSport, Marketing Associate International, Johnson Outdoor Incorporated, Lennox Industries Inc. and The Coleman Company.
OR to Offer Child and Dog Care at Show
Outdoor Retailer has partnered with KiddieCorp to offer child day care services and with Camp Barkalot to offer dog day care services for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market attendees this August.
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