GoLite was given the 2005 Backpacker magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Ultralight Pack. To celebrate their success, GoLite will be giving away their award-winning packs daily during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006, including at t
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SRAM Launches Neutral Race Suppport on the Road
As SRAM introduces two new componentry groups and sponsorship of two professional teams, the company has also committed to a SRAM Neutral Race Support (NRS) program through 2007. The agreement puts five SRAM decaled 2006 Volvo XC70’s on the road, providin
Ute Mountaineer Wins Polartec Retail Window Contest
Malden Mills is excited to announce the Ute Mountaineer of Aspen, Colorado as the winner of the Polartec Retail
Window Contest. During the entire month of November, participating retailers dedicated window display space to the Polartec brand, including su
Royal Robbins and Rossignol Ink Apparel Deal
Team Rossignol has selected Royal Robbins to wear when off the slopes at indoor ski clinics, awards events and public gatherings. Team Rossignol, the most visible Nordic team on the cross country circuit selected Royal Robbins apparel for its innovative
Isis Launches Goddess Scholarship Fund
Isis is establishing the Isis Goddess Scholarship Fund. The Isis Goddess Scholarship Fund offers one woman each year, the opportunity to take part in a transformational retreat free of charge at Mind Over Mountains of Ridgeway, Colorado. The Isis Goddess
Wolverine Declares Dividend, Additional Stock Repurchase, and Repatriation
The Directors of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. have declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6.5 cents per share of common stock. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional three million shares of common st
Lafuma Fiscal 2005 Profits Climb 3%
The Lafuma Group results for fiscal the year ended September 30, 2005, reflect a year of strategic development, acquisition-based growth and a slower economic environment. Net profits were up 3.3 % at €8.4 million ($10.5 mm) benefited from the positive i
Reebok Shareholders will Meet over adidas Deal
Reebok International Ltd. will hold a special meeting of shareholders on January 25 at Reebok's corporate headquarters for the purposes of approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger among adidas-Salomon AG, Ruby Merger Corporation, a wholly-owned sub
American Skiing Company Fiscal Q1 Loss Widens on Slower Sales
American Skiing Company reported stronger season pass sales than at the same time last year, as well as positive reservation trends heading into winter. However, Revenue from resort operations was $17.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 compare
Gregory Inks Deal with Base Camp Communications
Gregory Mountain Products has retained Base Camp Communications to oversee its public relations and brand communications, effective immediately. Base Camp Communications will develop a brand communications campaign for Gregory that will help build awarene
National Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service today announced a proposal to improve the environmental review process for oil and gas exploration and development projects under federal lease in national forests and grasslands. Public comments are being invited on the proposal for 60 days. The proposal would allow local forest and grassland units to use a […]
Earth Products Opens New EU Headquarters
Earth Products announced a global expansion and commitment to increasing its reach of Adio, Holden and Planet Earth brands with the addition of Earth Products Europe, the company’s new European headquarters based in Münster, Germany. The strategy for Eart
GF Acquisition Corp. Extends Goody’s Buy-Out Offer
GF Acquisition Corp. is extending its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. until 8:00 a.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. The offer had previously been scheduled to expire on D
New Report Forcasts Slow British Apparel Market Through 2007
According to a new Research and Markets study, the UK clothing and footwear market was worth £44 Billion at retail selling prices in 2004. Whereas the 1980s and 1990s saw a decline in the proportion of disposable income spent on clothing, the market has g
lucy Sees Landmark Year in 2005
It's been a landmark year for lucy, a growing women's activewear company, with the opening of 10 new stores, including its first East Coast locations; more than $20 million in series G financing; raising more than $16,000 to benefit breast cance
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