Outdoor Retailer will launch a series of webinars beginning Jan. 8, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a 45-minute webcast co-sponsored by Cotton Incorporated called, “Cotton’s Environmental Impact: Debunking the Myths.” Featuring Kater Hake, vice president of agricu
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Pacific Cycle Inks Apparel Licensing Deal with Champion Systems
Pacific Cycle and Champion System, a manufacturer of customized performance apparel, signed a multi-tiered sponsorship and licensing agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Champion System will become an official licensee for Schwinn, GT Bicycles and
Sherborne Believes it Won All Votes at Nautilus Shareholders’ Meeting
Sherborne Investors LP said that, based on information provided by its proxy solicitation firm, D.F. King & Co., Inc., it believes all four Sherborne Investors nominees have won election to the Company’s Board of Directors and all other proposals were pas
TJX Settles with Banks Over Stolen Credit Card Information
The TJX Companies, Inc. has entered into a settlement agreement with all but one of the seven banks and bankers associations that sued TJX in a putative class action as a result of the intrusion into TJX’s computer system. Under the agreement, the Massach
Report: Hunting and Fishing Participation Declines as Retailers Expand
While the ranks of the nation’s fishing and hunting enthusiasts continue to decline, as they have for the past decade, expansion of major outdoor lifestyle retailers has continued apace, says The Mercanti Group, a boutique investment bank, in its latest m
SIA: Fall Snow Sports Sales Slip at Specialty Retailers
This fall, balmy weather finally managed to end three consecutive years of early season sales gains. According to SIA's retail audit, specialty snow sports store sales totaled $287M, a 7% decline from the previous August to October period. Without m
VF Reaffirms Guidance for Q4
VF Corporation reaffirmed its guidance for record fourth quarter revenues and earnings, which were initially provided on October 18, 2007…
Lotto Inks Licensing Deal for Eyewear
Lotto Sport Italia and Yuka have signed a licensing agreement for the production, marketing, and distribution of prescription glasses and sunglasses collections for the Lotto brand name. The target consumer, in keeping with the positioning of the brand na
Toray and Patagonia Launch Nylon 6 Recycling Program
Toray Industries decided to jointly implement a chemical recycling process for nylon 6 in garments made by Patagonia. The companies, becoming the first ever to initiate these endeavors, intend to start recycling with the 2008 spring-summer collection of s
Gregory to Move Headquarters to Sacramento
In a move more than a year in the making, Gregory Mountain Products will relocate to Sacramento, CA in early 2008. The move – and Gregory’s separation from its sister company, Bianchi International – will allow it the freedom to operate as an independent
OR Moves Backcountry Base Camp to Snowbasin
Outdoor Retailer's Backcountry Base Camp will move to Snowbasin in Huntsville, UT. Located 33 miles from Salt Lake City, Snowbasin enables Outdoor Retailer Winter Market to host additional activities and to provide attendee services, creating a stron
OIWC Hires Amy Luther as National Program Coordinator
Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition OIWC hired Amy Luther as their National Program Coordinator. This newly developed position will engage Luther in all facets of OIWC business. Luther will work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate OIWC
OIWC Hosts Educational Luncheon
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition will host an educational luncheon and panel discussion at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Trade Show entitled Make your Mark: Top Leadership Skills Crucial for Business Success…
RSN Expands SIA Broadcast
For the third year, SnowSports Industries America will team up with Resort Sports Network to produce a four-day telecast of RSN's gear program, The Goods. The show will preview and review the people, gear, events, and parties that comprise the SIA.08
The Merino Company Hires Fernandez as General Manager, Knitwear
As merino wool continues to gain acceptance in the U.S. for its performance, and comfort as well as sustainability and style benefits, The Merino Company – an Australian-based merino wool manufacturing and marketing group – appointed Jose Fernandez as gen
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