The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action earlier this month against four brands that sell “bamboo” apparel and fabrics by issuing false-advertising actions and fines…
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Sigg Spends A Million Bucks to Go BPA Free
Sigg CEO Steve Wasik recently wrote an open letter to all Sigg customers revealing that BPA was used in the epoxy-based lining of the company’s water bottles produced before August of 2008, when the company launched its new “EcoCare” lin
Cash for Clunkers Reaches Cycle Shops
At least three cycle shops have come up with their own version of the Cash for Clunkers car rebate program. Joe Bike in Southern Portland, Lakeshore Bike in Marquette, Mich., and the Ski & Bike Shop in Grand Forks, North Dakota all have been offering bike
LL Bean Hires Designer to Create Signature Line
L.L. Bean plans to launch a hipper, more stylish collection under the name L.L. Bean Signature. The line, for men and women, is being designed by Alex Carleton, the founder of Portland-based Rogues Gallery, a popular line of urban clothing…
EMS Launches Commuter Rewards Program
Eastern Mountain Sports is launching a new program that will reward its customers for reducing carbon emissions by carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking, telecommuting and taking public transportation. To facilitate the program, EMS partnered with NuRid
FTC Charges Clothing Companies For Falsely Marketing ‘Bamboo’ Products
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action earlier this month against four brands that sell “bamboo” apparel and fabrics by issuing false-advertising actions and fines…
Olivet Resigns as CEO of Oakley
Scott Olivet has stepped down as CEO of Oakley, according to the Orange County Business Journal. Colin Baden, president of Oakley since 1999, has taken over as CEO…
Exotic Wildlife Association Fights to Save Targeted Species
The Exotic Wildlife Association has filed an appeal against a recent federal judge’s ruling which overturned a special rule put in place by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department that allowed three antelope species to be born, raised and freely traded
U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $100 Million to Produce M2 Flex Machine Guns
The U.S. Army TACOM-Rock Island, Ill., has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a four-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production of M2 flex machine guns…
Michael Janich Joins Spyderco
Michael Janich, noted author, personal-defense instructor, and co-host of The Best Defense television series, has joined Spyderco, Inc. of Golden, CO, as their Special Projects Coordinator…
MedjetAssist Taps Hunter Outdoor Communications as PR Firm
MedjetAssist, an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation membership program, has chosen Hunter Outdoor Communications to be its public relations agency of record for the outdoor, hunting and fishing markets. HOC, a public relations agency specializi
Ecco Names New COO and CFO
Ecco promoted Dave Quel to the position of chief operating officer of Ecco USA. Martin Klitgaard will also join Ecco USA as the new CFO and Claus Ipsen will assume a role on the Supervisory Board of Ecco USA, and become an advisor to the USA Management Bo
Lincoln Canoe and Kayak Launches Maine Kayak Source
In their first major move under new ownership, Lincoln Canoe & Kayak has created Maine Kayak Source (MKS). MKS will be the exclusive U.S. distribution network for Lincoln products as well as a trio of premier Quebec paddling brands: Borealdesign, Maelstr
Mountain Khakis Named to Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Company List
Mountain Khakis was recently ranked among America’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies” on the 2009 Inc. 500 register…
RCG Lands Aussie Merrell Distribution Rights
The Australian company, RCG Corporation has been awarded the Australian rights to distribute the Merrell brand of outdoor, comfort, active lifestyle, performance footwear and apparel under an agreement with Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the owner of Merrell
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