Fisher-Price Recalls Scooters and Mini Bikes

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…

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’

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

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