The debut of Asia Outdoor is scheduled for August 23rd to 26th, 2006 in Nanjing, China. Exhibitors will be presenting their products on 10,000 sqm of display space at the first trade show to focus exclusively on the outdoor theme. As of June, 122 brand-na
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Execute Sports Inks Deal with Jet Pilot for Footwear Line
Execute Sports, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Jet Pilot to build a wakeskate and racing boot line, embedded with its patent-pending Kampus Drain System technology…
EU Anti Dumping Duties Could be Replaced with Delayed Duty System
The EU is planning to impose anti-dumping duties on imported footwear from China and Vietnam, after imports exceed a certain quantity. As of April, the EU has applied provisional anti-dumping duties on leather footwear. The provisional duties of 19.4% for
Collective Inks Apparel License for Airwalk and Vision Street Wear in Canada
Collective International, LLC, owner of Airwalk and Vision Street Wear recently signed a new apparel license for both of these youth lifestyle brands in Canada. Collective has entered into a five year license agreement with Toronto-based Randy River throu
Former Phoenix CEO Joins Imperial Headwear
Richard (Rick) White has joined Imperial Headwear, Inc. as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. White was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. Prior to Phoenix, Mr. White held leadership positions at Major League Baseball,
SIA Honors Reps with New Award
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to announce the introduction of the first-ever SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. This award will recognize those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationship
Miôn Received Two IDEA Awards
Miôn Footwear received two Bronze medal awards in the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA) competition, a celebration of the best product designs of the year. IDEA is co-sponsored by BusinessWeek Magazine and the Industrial Designers Society of
Highgear Inks Deal with NSP, PSIA, and AASI
Highgear signed a three year agreement with the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Under this agreement, Highgear will become the exclusive official
NSGA: Pacific States Lag Behind in Sporting Goods Sales
In the Pacific states – WA, OR, CA, AK HI – overall sporting goods store sales grew 21.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the Pacific states reached $4.71 billion. Of that amount, $2.31 billion moved through full-
Johnson Outdoors Plant Closed Until August; New Military Contract
Johnson Outdoors Inc. management reported that an initial inspection indicates that damage and losses related to the flooding and temporary closure of its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices will exceed $1.2 million, the loss level at wh
West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium Offers Signing Services
The Trade Association of Paddlesports and the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium are happy to announce Signing Service for the Hearing Impaired sponsored by Aquabound Paddles…
Continental Divide Trail Receives $1.2 Million in Federal Funding
Continental Divide Trail Alliance’s efforts to complete the National Scenic Trail received a significant boost thanks to the support of Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and members of the U.S. House of Repre
Puma Sees Strong World Cup Results
With the World Cup coming to an end, PUMA draws a very positive conclusion of its activities, results and brand visibility during the past four weeks. Not only is PUMA the dominant kit supplier with 12 teams showing the strongest brand visibility on the p
SGMA: PEP Needs Help on Capitol Hill
Physical Education needs assistance on Capitol Hill. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) is in danger of having its funding severely cut. This bill desperately needs help
SGMA: Extreme Sports Show Strong Appeal
According to SGMA, extreme sports are always ‘in-season.’ Whether it’s warm and sunny; cool and windy; or cold and dry, at least one, two or more extreme sports are on the recreational calendars of active-minded Americans. The lates edition of the Supers
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