The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in voluntary cooperation with Fisher-Price is recalling Power Wheels Lightning PAC Scooters and Power Wheels MX3 Mini Bikes. Roughly 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes are affected by the recall…
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Giant Bicycle Taps Hayter Communications
Giant Bicycle named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle consumer-focused public relations, support material development and drive media relations for Giant through the agency’
Schrupp Promoted to Communications Director of PSIA and AASI
Wendy Schrupp, the longtime associate editor for the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), has been promoted to communications director and editor-in-ch
Everett Resigns from COO Position at West Marine
West Marine's President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Everett is resigning to pursue his other interests. In addition, Mr. Everett is resigning from the Company's board of directors. Mr. Everett will remain with West Marine for an extended
NSGA: Women Buy Cardio While Men Buy Strength
Women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well being, while men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting
Exel N.A. Appoints News Sales Manager
Exel’s North American General Manager Melissa Cook
announced the appointment of David Michael to the post of North American Sales Manager, winter division. Michael will also contribute to the sales function for Exel’s rapidly growing Nordic Walking busin
Thorlos Talks About Environmental Responsibility
Thorlos is a family owned company that designs and manufactures sock products for everything from hiking to tennis to hunting. Every pair of Thorlos – from original concept to finished product – is made in North Carolina, and Thorlos goes to great lengths
Schoeller and Ciba Ink Sales and Marketing Deal
Schoeller Technologies AG and Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG, will cooperate in the areas of Branding, Marketing and Support and Sales for the 3XDRY Technology. Ciba Specialty Chemicals will be managing as a consultant, as well as sales of the related prod
Highgear Appoints New Midwest Rep Agency
Highgear recently announced the appointment of KZW rep group to cover the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky territory. Veterans of the outdoor and sporting goods industries, KZW has over 50 years sales rep experience…
Cabela’s to Open New Arizona Superstore
Cabela's is in negotiations to build one of its large-format destination retail stores on a 28.6 acre site near Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Plans call for the 160,000-square-foot outdoor gear superstore to be open by late 2006 or early 20
Quiksilver Second Quarter Income Jumps 25% with 32% Sales Gain
Quiksilver's consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 32% to $426.9 million as compared to fiscal 2004 second quarter consolidated net revenues of $322.6 million. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fisc
Lotto 2004 Sales Increase Slightly in Challenging Environment
Sales of Lotto brand products around the world ended 2004 at €256 million ($318.4 mm), up slightly from the sales figures posted in 2003 of €255 million ($336.8 mm). The Mediterranean area gave the strongest performance in terms of proportion of sales: th
Conservation Aliance Launches New Phase with Money from Keen Grant
Sixteen years ago, a group of outdoor business leaders began the Conservation Alliance. Since then, the Alliance has grown into a unique funding source for grassroots conservation groups as the only environmental grantmaker whose funds come from the non-m
Patagonia and Merrell Ink Licensing Agreement
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide's Merrell footwear brand have entered into a long-term global license agreement to produce Patagonia footwear. The first product line is expected at retail in spring 2007. Under the agreement, Merrell will design, m
Scott Kaier Joins Pale Morning Media
After months of courtship and waffling, Pale Morning Media LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Kaier as a full-time staff addition. A veteran of the outdoor retailing arena with more than eight years of floor and management experience, Kaier b