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The Banc of America Securities Investor Conference in New York last week gave many an opportunity to get the first post-Q4 outlook from a number of companies we follow on a regular basis. As usual, much of the presentations is boiler-plate stuff we see d

Collective Licensing International, LLC has tapped Pentland to serve as master licensee for the Airwalk brand in the U.K. and Ireland. The agreement covers all product categories including footwear, snowboarding hardgoods, outerwear, apparel and accessor

adidas-Salomon AG is looking to take a full stake in its operations in Japan, reportedly offering last week to acquire the balance of the shares it does not own of Salomon and Taylor Made Co. Ltd. as it moves to take full control in many of its global ope

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Lifetime Products Inc. has agreed to pay $800,000 civil penalty for not reporting a bolt on the stand's base that had caused numerous injuries…

Julie Norfleet, President of Rain & Snow, Inc., a western Maryland manufacturer of head protection gear for whitewater kayaking under the “Grateful Heads™” Brand, announced today the addition of Richard H. Hill, Sr. of Athens, GA as the Chief Executive Of

The OIA hosted a press conference where Congressmen George Miller (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Get Outdoors Act which will establish a trust fund providing $3.1 billion annually to encourage physical activity and recreation. The goal of the

Scott USA announced its return to the USA in the coming months and offer a full line of bicycles and selected cycling accessories for the 2005 model year. Beat Zaugg, President of Scott Sports Group said, “We have always wanted to return to North America.

GoLite has been selected as one of the few companies to receive Backpacker Magazine's 2004 Editors' Choice award. GoLite's Kinetic jacket was uniquely distinguished this year in being the only clothing selected for the award, which is widel

HighGear/TechTrail is often described as one of the fastest-growing brands in the outdoor business, and after much success domestically, the North Carolina based company is now set to take their international business to an elevated level, with the additi