Shimano has officially launched its “Bike To Work” program. Through partnerships with the League of American Bicyclists and Bicycling magazine, this program was developed to encourage people to utilize a bicycle as a primary source of transportation on th
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Interbike Registration Kicks-Off
On-line registration begins today for the 2005 Interbike International Bicycle Expo. By simply visiting www.interbike.com, show attendees can ensure their access to “the most energized industry gathering of the year” as Interbike continues to be the place
Hayter Communications Grabs Another K2 Brand
Earth Products, with the Adio Footwear, Hawk Shoes, Planet Earth and Holden Outerwear brands, has named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle all aspects of public relations for
IMBA and National Park Service Reach Landmark Agreement
If you've ever tried to enjoy a National Park by mountain bike, chances are you've been disappointed. With some notable exceptions, America's premier park system is closed to off-road riding. That's going to change with a new five-year
Chaco Continues to Focus on People, Environment, and Profits
Ever since establishing Chaco in 1989, founder and President Mark Paigen has maintained a vision in which there is more than one bottom line. His Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is comprised of three equal parts – People, Environment and Profits – and forms the
Consumer Reports Launches GreenerChoices.org
More and more, consumers are making environmentally friendly choices in the purchases that they make. They are actively seeking out organic foods, avoiding dangerous chemicals in products, and looking for energy-efficient appliances. On Earth Day 2005, wi
Johnson Declines Dolphin’s Offer; Dolphin Still Fighting
Johnson Outdoors rejected Dolphin's increased offer to acquire approximately 1.5 million shares of the Company's authorized but unissued Class B common stock at $21.75 per share, as it had rejected an earlier $21.00 per share proposal. Additiona
Lafuma and Oxbow In Takeover Discussions
With several rumors circulating, The Lafuma Group made an announcement putting much speculation to rest. Lafuma and Oxbow, the French Surf and Snowboard company, are in takeover discussions. Shares for both groups have been suspended from trading until an
After Accounting Changes, Big 5 Sees 4.5% Sales Increase In Q1
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation first quarter net sales increased by 4.5% to $189.9 million from net sales of $181.8 million in the first quarter of 2004. Same store sales increased 1.7%. Net income increased to $7.2 million, or 32 cents per diluted shar
K2 Apparel Brands Open New DC in Reno N.V.
Marmot, Marker and Ex Officio announced today plans for a new distribution facility located in Reno, Nevada. Effective with Spring 2006, all products for each company as well as Dana Designs packs and accessories will ship from the new facility. The fac
MEC Switches to Wind Power
As many businesses North of the border consider the actions they will take to meet Canada’s Kyoto Protocol targets, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and the Pembina Institute released details of the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that MEC
Maruman Golf Taps Meng and Assoc. for PR Campaign
Maruman Golf USA has selected Meng & Associates Inc. of Round Rock, Texas, for public relations support in building consumer and trade awareness. Maruman Golf USA is North America’s exclusive distributor for Maruman Golf, the Pacific Rim’s leading name in
Dansko Taps Christian Shea
Dansko announces the hiring of Christian Shea as
Marketing/Development Specialist, a new position for the company. Shea was most recently at Digital Globe in Longmont, Colo., and 23airmail, in Denver.
adidas Sells Salomon Group to Amer Sports
adidas-Salomon will sell its Salomon business segment, including the related subsidiaries and brands Salomon, Mavic, Bonfire, Arc'Teryx and Cliché, to the Amer Sports Corporation. The transaction values the segment at approximately €485 million ($624
MSR Recalls SuperFuel
Cascade Designs conducted an investigation into possible
defects in MSR SuperFuel cans. The company concluded that the batch of SuperFuel from Lot #502-167 contains an undetermined number of defective cans that may leak
fuel from either a defective seam o
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