Scubapro USA, a division of Johnson Outdoors, and the CPSC are recalling about 48,500 MK20 first stage regulators due to potential damage that can be caused during servicing. No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro USA has receive
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Crocs Acquires Jibbitz
Crocs, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interest of Jibbitz, LLC for $10 Million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $10 Million based on Jibbitz hitting certain earnings targets. Headquartered in Boul
lululemon athletica Inks JV with Descente
lululemon athletica is expanding operations in Asia. With a store already in Tokyo, lululemon athletica is partnering with Descente Ltd. to establish the joint venture “lululemon Japan Inc.” The Vancouver-based lululemon athletica will hold majority owner
Nocona Inks Mexican JV
Nocona Athletic Goods Company will formally announce a new joint venture, Nokona/Mexicana, and welcome a new endorsee, Jorge Cantu, at a meet and greet in Nokona's interim facility…
Igloo Appoints Todd Yates as SVP of Marketing
Igloo Products Corp. appointed Todd Yates, as Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this role he assumes responsibility of all the company's Marketing and Product Design functions. He will be reporting to CEO, Jim Morley…
Freemotion Recalls Weight Machines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with FreeMotion Fitness Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 5,600 FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines. The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its
Timberland Named one of Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies
The Timberland Company is a 2006 Working Mother 100 Best Company. For 21 years the Working Mother 100 Best Companies has celebrated employers whose groundbreaking benefits—from flexible schedules and child care to innovative leave policies for new parent
Johnson Outdoors Joins ROI
Johnson Outdoors' Watercraft Division is joining the Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI) buying group as an official vendor. ROI is composed of independent, entrepreneurial outdoor retailers and is the premiere buying group in the outdoor special
ATTA Prepares for Seattle
Joining more than 70 adventure travel pioneers and experts from five continents, four world-renowned experts representing the fields of cultural anthropology, environmental and wildlife conservation, work-life balance, and archaeology are set to address a
Serotta International Cycling Institute
Serotta is forming a comprehensive cycling ergonomics institute, the Serotta International Cycling Institute. The company will combine research and cycling knowledge to educate bicycle retailers and cyclists worldwide. The new institute underscores Serott
Gebhard Resigns from Columbia; McCormick Takes Over Footwear
Brad Gebhard, Vice President of Footwear for Columbia Sportswear, has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities. The company announced that a search will begin immediately for Gebhard's replacement and that in the interim the Company's
Department of Defence ends Wind Power Road Block
Following a missed deadline, and in response to a lawsuit
from Sierra Club, the Defense Department released their Congressionally mandated study on national security impacts of windmills. While the report appears to downplay the effectiveness of current m
Nike Launches Armstrong Marketing Campaign for NY Marathon
To mark the 10th anniversary of the day when he was diagnosed with cancer – October 2nd (10/2) – Lance Armstrong and Nike, will launch the “Run Like Lance Challenge,” created to support Armstrong and track his miles as he trains for the 2006 New York City
Saks Completes Parisian Sale
Saks Incorporated has completed the sale of Parisian to Belk, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $285 million in cash…
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works
ORC Industries announced the signing of an agreement with Ted Bell to acquire the assets of Bell Canoe Works of Princeton, Minnesota. Bell’s manufacturing operation will be moved to the ORC complex in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and become part of the company’s g
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