Gildan Activewear is recalling about 114,000 Youth Hooded Sweatshirts because they have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. No injuries or incidents have been reported. The fleece sweatshirts were sold in youth size
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Execute Sports Inks European Distribution Deal for Academy…
Execute Sports, Inc. signed a strategic partnership with UDT Distribution Corporation. Under the agreement, UDT has the exclusive rights to sell and market the Academy Snowboard Company brand throughout Europe. In addition, UDT is required to meet minimu
Retailers are Back in the Driver’s Seat in Q2…
With the deal environment stagnating and integration efforts under full-swing at many Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSports industry vendors, profits during the second quarter of 2006 slowed considerably, while retailer profits swelled to record numbers. The s
Hanesbrands Closes Facilities in U.S. and Mexico…
Hanesbrands Inc., Duofold’s parent company, will close plants in Monclova, Mexico, Lumberton, N.C., and Marion, S.C., and move production to lower-cost manufacturing facilities. The closings will result in a reduction of approximately 2,185 jobs at these
Coleman Files Suit against Exxel Outdoors…
The Coleman Company has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Exxel Outdoors in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Coleman asserts that Exxel Outdoors has infringed on three patents relating to unique sleeping bag fe
Green Footwear Trademark Could See Legal Dispute…
A few eyebrows were raised in the footwear industry when a small ad appeared in the back of Footwear News from Green Market Services Company, Inc. The simple black and white box read in part, “Any use of “GREEN,” or any colorable variation, as a mark for
Intrawest Fueled by Local Skiers and Adventure Travel…
Intrawest Corporation more than doubled fiscal 2006 income with $55.3 million compared with $24.1 million in 2005. While most of the profits were generated from the sale of Mammoth and much of the surrounding real estate, the company’s mountain segment re
Vietnam Made Pants Could See Embargo
According to OIA’s trade firm, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, the quota on man-made fiber pants manufactured in Vietnam is filling rapidly, and is likely to turn into an embargo around the end of October. Last year, the Outdoor and SnowSports industry faced
Kelly Named President of Russell Athletic
Doug Kelly has been named president of Russell Athletic. He will be responsible for Russell’s retail, team sports, college bookstore, and licensed products businesses, as well as the Bike and Discus Athletic Brands. Kelly has extensive experience managi
Deuter Sold to Schwan-STABILO
Michael Franke, owner of Deuter Sport GmbH, has sold the business to Schwan-STABILO of Heroldsberg, Germany. Schwan-STABILO is a well established, family-owned company with significant international business in writing instruments and private label cosmet
Johnson Outdoors Named Official Vendor for ROI
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Division, part of Johnson Outdoors Inc., will be joining the Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI) buying group as an official vendor. ROI is composed of independent, entrepreneurial outdoor retailers.
As a member of ROI
Performance Bicycle Uses 100% Renewable Energy
Performance Bicycle has become the first national sports retailer in the U.S. to use renewable energy exclusively to power its stores, corporate headquarters, distribution centers and call center. The company will purchase over 5,087,260 kWh of renewable
BCA Teams With TGR for Training DVD
Backcountry Access (BCA) and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) have teamed up to produce a second training DVD on avalanche rescue. Entitled, “Take Charge: Leading a Group Rescue,” the DVD is scheduled for release this week. The 18-minute DVD was filmed at Jac
Quiksilver Taps Scherman as SVP of HR
Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Carol Scherman as the new
Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Quiksilver Americas. Previously, Scherman was a consultant for SBS Technologies and served as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources at AmerisourceB
New Balance Sponsors ‘Urbanathlon’
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. recently signed on as the official footwear sponsor of the Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival on October 1, 2006. This unique, physically demanding athletic competition will incorporate a run, stair climb, marine hurdles,
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