EMU Australia Forms EU Subsidiary…

EMU Australia has former a new subsidiary, EMU Ridge Europe, which will be taking over all EU operations for the brand. The wholly-owned subsidiary will be led by EMU’s new European Managing Director Stefan Dongus who will work directly in conjunction wit

Imperial Headwear Acquired by MGC…

The private equity fund, MCG Global has acquired Imperial Headwear from Arena Brands. Imperial derives approximately 75% of its revenues from the golf industry, where its headwear products are sold in 89 of the top 100 golf courses in the United States, p

Kryptonite’s ‘Bic’ Glitch

Kryptonite Locks hit a small design glitch that could potentially have serious consequences for the brand. It turns out that due to the use of ‘tubular cylinders’ in many of the company’s mid and low price-point locks allows the locking mechanism to be pi

Wilderness Act Turns 40

As hundreds of wilderness activists converge on the
nation’s capital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Wilderness Act, the Sierra Club is also pausing to celebrate the birthday of one of America’s legendary wilderness champions. Dr. Edgar

West Marine Cuts Outlook for Quarter, Year

West Marine CEO John Edmondson said recently that August continued the soft trend that West Marine first observed in the latter part of June. Sales have remained soft so far in September and, as a result, he now expects third quarter sales to range from $

Bike Industry Forms Women’s Coalition

In the midst of the busy Interbike Show, a group of spirited bicycle industry-related women are taking time out to meet other industry women, greet old friends and schmooze. The “Schmoozapalooza” will take place Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 5:30 to 7:30

West Marine Receives VICS Award

West Marine along with its trading partner 3M, recently was recognized by the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards Association (VICS) for excellence in integrating the company's collaborative, planning, forecasting and replenishment operations.