On February 24, 2009, McDavid Knee Guard, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas Sales Inc. In a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, McDavid claims that Adidas infringed by importing into the U.S.
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Broder Bros. Hires Strategic Advisor
In light of the current market conditions, Broder Bros., Co. is looking into its financing options and has hired a financial advisor and law firm to help with the process…
Paddlesports Retailers See Tough Season Ahead
Paddlesports season is almost upon us and it appears retailers are approaching the season with both concern and enthusiasm — depending on which end of the market they serve. Based on numerous conversations with retailers and vendors, the season will star
New OIA Report Stresses Importance of Land and Water Conservation Fund
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has partnered with 51 conservation groups to release Conserving America’s Landscapes, a new report highlighting the successes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and stressing the need for full federal funding
Accell Group Profit Jumps 17%
Accell Group posted a 17.0% growth in profits in 2008 due to strong sales of bicycles, a better product mix and the acquisition of Ghost. The Dutch bicycle and fitness company reported profits of €28.6 million ($36.0 mm) compared with €24.4 million ($30.7
OR Cuts Open Air Demo to One Day
Outdoor Retailer has decreased the duration of its 2009 Summer Market Open Air Demo from two days to one. This year's Open Air Demo will take place at Pineview Reservoir (near Odgen, UT) on Monday, July 20, 2009, prior to OR Summer Market's indo
Yakima Names Hi Altitude as Rockies Rep
Yakima named Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting to represent the Yakima brand and product line in Colorado and New Mexico. The Hi Altitude sales team, with over 20 years of combined experience, specializes in fine tools, hardware and accessories for the cyc
Lafuma Groups Selects CenterStone B2B E-Commerce Solution for Five Brands
Lafuma Group USA has selected the CenterStone Technologies, Inc.'s iVendix cloud computing application for its Lafuma, Millet, Eider, Killy and Oxbow brands. When the iVendix B2B solution goes “live” later this spring, these brands will provide a bus
GSI Commerce Appoints Senior VP of Customer Care
GSI Commerce Inc. said Ronald C. Williamson has joined the company in a newly created position as senior vice president of customer care. Williamson will report directly to Bob Wuesthoff, GSI executive vice president of global operations, and will have re
RECALL: Wiseco Dirt Bike Connecting Rods and Crankshaft Assemblies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wiseco, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. About 420 units of the Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies by Wiseco Performance Products of M
Ohio to Implement Online License/Permit System in 2011
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife has entered into a contract with The Active Network, Inc. to build and implement a Web-based license sales and game check system. The new system will replace the existing hunting, fishi
John F. Lundgren Named to Board of Directors at Callaway
Callaway Golf Company announced that John F. Lundgren has been appointed to the company's board of directors. He will begin serving immediately and will stand for election for a full one-year term at the company's 2009 annual meeting of sharehol
Senators Introduce FDA Food Safety Act to Congress
Earlier this week, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act was introduced to Congress in response to one of the largest food recalls in the nation’s history – the recall of Salmonella-tainted peanut butter products. This bipartisan bill proposes an increase
Stage Stores Comps Fall 8.6% for February
Stage Stores, Inc. said total sales for the four week February period ended Feb. 28, 2009 decreased 4.7% to $100.9 million from $105.9 million in the prior year four week period ended March 1, 2008…
Buckle Feb. Comps Rise 21%
The Buckle, Inc. saw comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009 increase 21.0% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Mar. 1, 2008. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended Feb. 28, 2009 increase
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