The Outdoor Industry Association will hold its annual Rendezvous leadership and learning conference in Vancouver, Wash. next week. The sold out event will host hundreds of outdoor industry professionals for seminars, speakers and active outdoor recreatio
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RECALL: Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
REI is recalling approximately 5,200 Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles, because the trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children. REI has received one report of a children’s trailer bicycle detaching from the adult
RECALL: Petzl Crampons
Petzl is recalling its SARKEN crampons, because the front points of the crampons are susceptible to premature wear out following heavy use. The crampon can experience cracking of the metal forefoot near the front points, followed by possible breakage if u
Gander Mountain Recovers Computer Data
Gander Mountain Company announced the recovery of computer equipment containing certain customer transaction information relating to a single store in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. An independent security assessment firm has verified that no customer data was
Nautilus/Pacific Cycle Partner around Schwinn
Nautilus, Inc. and Pacific Cycle Inc., the two organizations who have shared control of the Schwinn brand since 2001, have formed a distribution agreement to better serve the cycling and fitness needs of the nation's independent bike dealers. The Pac
American Apparel To Open First Utah Store
American Apparel has signed a lease to open a 2,800 square-foot store in Trolley Square in Salt Lake City. The store is expected to be open in time for the holiday season…
adidas Confirms London Olympics Sponsorship
adidas annonced it has become the official sportswear sponsor of the 2012 Olympics in London. adidas will be the exclusive supplier of branded and unbranded sports merchandise to all London 2012 venues and stores and they will also provide apparel for the
YES! Golf Becomes U.S. Distributor for Esoteric Golf
YES! Golf has reached an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of the Esoteric Golf Technology in the United States and Canada. As part of the agreement between the two companies, YES! Golf will use their distributor Hornung's Golf Products t
Fruit of the Loom to Close Honduras Plant
Fruit of the Loom Inc will close its Jerzees de Choloma plant in Choloma, Honduras, within the next few months, resulting in a loss of 800 jobs. According to a brief statement, the decision to close the facility resulted from a shift in product demand and
Carhartt to Cut 33 Jobs
Carhartt Inc. announced it will convert operations at its Galesburg, IL, sewing plant to a distribution facility. This will result in the loss of 33 jobs, effective Dec. 31. The plant primarily manufactures a couple of styles of cotton canvas jackets…
Genesco to The Finish Line: ‘Consummate the Merger’
Hal Pennington, chairman and CEO of Genesco Inc., on Wednesday sent a letter to Alan Cohen, chairman and CEO of The Finish Line, Inc. requesting that Finish Line “immediately consummate the merger with Genesco” and that both Finish Line and UBS, the deal&
Finish Line: UBS Seeks More Info on Genesco
The Finish Line, Inc. said that it has received a request from UBS Loan Finance LLC and UBS Securities LLC for additional financial and other information regarding Genesco Inc., and has forwarded the request to Genesco. As previously announced, UBS provi
Everlast Shareholders Approve Merger
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it has received shareholder approval of the acquisition of Everlast Worldwide Inc. by Brands Holdings, a subsidiary of U.K. retailer, Sports Direct. At a special meeting of Everlast's shareholders held Wednesda
Bakers Footwear President Resigns
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. announced that Michele Bergerac, President and Director, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests. In addition, Bakers named Mark Ianni, previously General Merchandise Manager to the position of Chief Merchandisi
RECALL: Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
REI is recalling about 5,200 Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles. The outdoor retailer said the children’s trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children…
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