The Outdoor Industry Foundation is accepting nominations for the second class of Outdoor Idols. The award honors eight young outdoor athletes who excel in their respective sport(s), embrace the spirit of the active lifestyle, set trends for the next gener
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Timberland Potentially Looking at Sale
According to the Wall Street Journal, Timberland is exploring strategic options for the company, including a potential sale. The Journal cited “people familiar with the matter” as their source of the information. Timberland is reportedly valued at nearly
Eddie Bauer’s Q3 Loss Increases on Declining Sales
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. third quarter ended September 30, 2006, total revenues were $211.3 million, compared to $217.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of 2006 declined by 1.5%. However comparable store
Sport-Haley Narrows Fiscal Q1 Loss
Sport-Haley, Inc. net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2006 were $4.7 million, an increase of $662,000, or 17%, from net sales of $4.1 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. Net loss for the three months ended September
RSN to be Sold to Private Group of Investors
Resort Sports Network, RSN, will be sold to private investors. The sale is subject to FCC approval of the transfer of RSN's broadcast licenses, expected in early 2007. After the closing of the sale, RSN will implement a new strategic plan to expand i
ECCO Appoints New Retail Director and Dealership Manager
ECCO USA has appointed Linda Clohosey as retail director and Tim Sweeney as dealership manager. Clohosey will oversee 32 dealership stores and 18 outlets, while Sweeney will support daily store operations and lead efforts to expand the dealership program.
The Walking Company Opens New Store in Chandler, Arizona
The Walking Company's new 1,500 square-foot store in Chandler, Ariz., officially opened its doors…
Mammut Acquires German Headlamp Brand
The Mammut Sports Group AG has inked a deal to acquire the Lucido brand from Invia Sportartikel Vertriebs GmbH of Eurasburg, Germany. Lucido develops and sells LED head and hand lighting systems, and is expected to fit in with the current Mammut Sports Gr
Eddie Bauer Holdings to be Acquired by Private Equity Groups
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. and Eddie B Holding Corp., a company owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. and Golden Gate Capital, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eddie B Holding Corp. has agreed to a
Bikes Belong Issues $40,000 in Grants
Bikes Belong will award $40,000 in grants this month to five different bicycling projects. According to the oganization, the funding support for these paths, trails, and other facilities will help “create great places to ride in communities across the cou
Steven Madden Inks Licensing Deal with Cejon Accessories
Steven Madden, Ltd. has inked a new license agreement for cold weather accessories. The agreement gives Cejon Accessories, Inc. the exclusive right to design, manufacture, market, and distribute a collection of cold weather accessories under the Steve Mad
Collegiate Pacific Completes SSG Acquisition
Collegiate Pacific Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of the remaining shares of Sport Supply Group Inc. that it did not already own for approximately $24 Million in cash. Under the terms of the September 21, 2006 definitive merger agreement,
Timberland Appoints New VP of Business Development and Licensing
The Timberland Company has appointed Dennis Jenson (DJ) as Vice President of Business Development and Licensing. In this role, DJ will be responsible for planning and identifying growth opportunities for the Timberland enterprise. He reports to Ken Pucke
CenterStone Signs Deal with Vans
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Vans has selected the company’s iVendix software application for business-to-business (B2B) online ordering for their retail dealers and sales reps. When the application goes live, Vans dealers will be able t
Wolverine to be Largest Renewable Energy Customer in Michigan
Wolverine World Wide will become the largest participant in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program, which provides opportunities for electric customers to support the development of Michigan-based renewable energy sources. Wolverine's invol
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