VF Stops Illegal E.U. Eastpak Imports…

VF Corp has tracked down the source of some illegal EASTPAK backpacks coming into the E.U. It appears that MCCS Trading of Holland, has been distributing backpacks that originated in the U.S. to Dutch customers via their website…

ASU: Another Swoosh University…

Arizona State University has decided to go back to Nike after a five-year stint with adidas in a move that is expected to be a bonus for Sun Devils recruiters and the team’s financial outlook…

Malden Workers to Unionize…

Malden Mills knitting machine technicians and skilled maintenance workers voted last week to form a new union due to the “chaos and insecurity surrounding the two year bankruptcy.” Workers, including mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters and plumb

Another Textile Giant to Emerge…

On the heels of Malden’s exit from Chapter 11 last week, Burlington Industries creditors approved the acquisition of the company by takeover king WL Ross & Co. LLC, enabling the company to emerge from bankruptcy protection on November 10, 2003…

When the Diva Departs…

Reports out of Seattle has The Retail Group, one of the rising stars of consulting firms in the late 90’s, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and shuttering its operations. The firm, started by retail and brand marketing high-flier J'Amy Owens, listed

Everlast Closing Bronx Factory…

Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced on Friday that it will close its Bronx, NY manufacturing facility and move the operations to its Moberly, MO plant. EVST plans to see a one-time Q4 pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $1.7 million, with about $

DeLong to Acquire Lands’ End Plant…

Lands’ End’s U.S. production downsizing is DeLong’s opportunity as the brand that was recently acquired by Sears plans to close two factories in Iowa by spring, resulting in the loss of more than 175 jobs. The company under Sears and has gone entirely to

René Takens re-elected President of COLIBI

At their meeting in Milan on 23 October, the COLIBI (Comite de Liason des fabricants Europeen de Bicyclettes) members unanimously re-elected Mr René Takens as their President. COLIBI groups 10 national associations in 10 EU Member Sta

Climb High, Mammut, and OBS offer Scholarship

Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut, will once again join forces with Outward Bound, a national non-profit educational-adventure organization, in offering a second annual Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award in 2004…

Osprey Brings In More Horsepower

Osprey Packs, Inc. has made some key changes and additions to the company as it prepares for the 2004 season and beyond. Nathan Kuder, formerly Assistant Designer, will lead off in a new role as Product Development Manager. He will be responsible for mark

National Ski Patrol Taps Fisher-Price For New Patroller

Meet the newest member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), Al Pine™, a Fisher-Price ® Rescue Heroes™ toy inspired by patrollers and their heroic rescue deeds. Al Pine is an accomplished skier and snowboarder, traveling the slopes in search of stranded skie

REI Plans to Open New Henderson, NV Store

“Henderson is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There is Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation and Spring Mountain National Recreation area all within easy reach,” said Jerry Chevassus, REI Vice President of Real Est

The Backcountry Store Launches New Catalogue

BackcountryStore.com will open up a new marketing front when it drops more than 125,000 catalogs in the mail during the first week of November. The winter – 03 catalog is the first for BackcountryStore.com and will become a regular part of the company’s d

The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards

At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl