The International Organization of Standardization has granted Grivel “14001 certification” for sustainable development…PrAna is joining Patagonia and MEC as the only 3 outdoor clothing manufacturers who use organic cotton…On top of these developments,
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Cloudveil is Growing Up — and Out…
Cloudveil has closed on a financing deal with Wells Fargo that will allow the company more freedom as they grow. The credit line was finalized on June 30, 2003.
Be One Lands in North America With Canadian Distributor
After recently changing the distribution strategy in Germany, Be One Bikes signs an agreement with Orange Sport Supply Inc. for the exclusive distribution of Be One Bikes in Canada…
Cannondales Bedford Plant Will Be Strictly Cycles
Beginning early next year, Cannondale will begin outsourcing the production of its cycling apparel and accessory lines. The move will allow the company to focus its Bedford, Pennsylvania factory exclusively on bicycle manufacturing…
Schure Sports Expands Karbon
Schure Sports Inc. is extremely pleased to announce the promotion of an existing team member and welcome onboard three well-respected industry greats who will definitely make a huge impact on KARBON's share of the marketplace and improve customer ser
CGPR Celebrates First Decade
CGPR is celebrating a decade of solid growth this August. In addition to reaching this 10 year milestone, CGPR added 7 new clients to its roster in the last 6 months. CGPR will mark the anniversary this week at the 2003 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
THC Acquires Roger Edwards Sport
The Hockey Company announced its acquisition, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sport Maska Inc., of Roger Edwards Sport Ltd. Roger Edwards Sport will continue to function as a separate business unit, operating from its new headquarters in Toronto…
Anti-Trust Waiting Period Ends for VF-Nautica Merger
VF Corporation announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to the previously announced merger between Nautica Enterprises, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of VF expired at 1
Black Diamond Wins Moving Mountains Award
Black Diamond has been recognized as the 2003 Moving Mountain Industry Award Winner. Well-known within the outdoor not-for-profit community, Black Diamond received the award at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, August 1
Wacoal Appoints New Western Sales Director
The Wacoal Sports Science Corp. has appointed Oleg Shikverg, 32, Western Sales Director. Shikverg will expand CW-X's distribution, consumer brand awareness, and overall business in the western part of the U.S…
Tomat Takes Majority Interest in Lotto Italia SpA
Roberto Danieli is exiting his position with Enerlux S.A.,
a 50% owner of Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. His 45% share of Enerlux will shift to Andrea Tomat, Adriano Sartor and Gianni Lorenzato, who together already had a 55% control over the company. Revis
Varsity Moves Forward With Buyout Deal
Varsity Brands announced that it is mailing a Proxy Statement to all holders of record of Varsity Brand's common stock as of August 4, 2003, for the purpose of approving the proposed merger pursuant to which the Company would be acquired by a wholly-
Fox River Mills Taps Results Sales And Marketing
Fox River Mills has named a new sales representative group for upstate New York and western Pennsylvania.
Results Sales and Marketing, whose principal representatives include Kirk Miller and Jim Moore, will represent Fox River in those regions.
Major league Baseball Inks Landmark Licensing Deals…
In the most recent ESPN Sports Poll, almost a quarter of all respondents picked the NFL as their favorite spectator sport. No real surprises with that result, except that it might be a little low, but it was the number two spot we found interesting…
Major league Baseball Inks Landmark Licensing Deals…
In the most recent ESPN Sports Poll, almost a quarter of all respondents picked the NFL as their favorite spectator sport. No real surprises with that result, except that it might be a little low, but it was the number two spot we found interesting…
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