Skechers USA, Inc. reported it won a “major victory” in a trademark lawsuit filed against itself by Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied Asics' motion for a preliminary
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Pacific Cycle Looking for IBD Brand Acquisitions…
Dorel Industries, the parent company to the Pacific Cycle and Schwinn brands, reported that its first quarter Recreational/Leisure division revenues increased 7.6% to $87.9 million compared to last year's $81.7 million…
LaCrosse Has Solid Q1 on Healthy Sales, Margins…
LaCrosse Footwear reported that first quarter sales climbed 11% to $23.7 million from $21.4 million. Sales to the outdoor market grew 7% to $8.3 million, due to continued penetration into the hunting and rugged outdoor boot markets. Net income jumped 54%
Garmin Sees Q1 Sales Slide in Outdoor/Fitness Segment…
Garmin Ltd. recorded Q1 revenues jumped 53% to $492 million as a 110% gain in its Automotive/Mobile segment offset lower sales in its Outdoor/Fitness and Marine segments…
Thule Looks Within the Car for Latest Acquisition…
Thule AB has acquired Case Logic, Inc. and all subsidiaries of the U.S.-based storage and organization solutions company. Case Logic’s strongest markets are in the U.S. and Europe, with a growing presence in the Latin and Asia Pacific markets…
OIA Members Work to Legitimize Green Design…
With environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of the public consciousness today, the outdoor industry is beginning to take the first steps to provide a measurable, legitimate program to authenticate companies that are working to keep their products as clean as possible. While the program is still in he early steps, 70 representatives from […]
Yakima Opens West Coast D.C….
Yakima has opened a distribution center in Riverside, Calif., that will decrease delivery time by 50% for western customers. Retailers can expect a one to two day transit time instead of the previous distribution schedule of four to five days. Yakima will
K2/Jarden Deal Faces Shareholder Class Action Suit
A union pension fund has filed a lawsuit against K2 and its board of directors for an alleged breach of fiduciary duty in accepting a $1.2 billion cash and stock buyout offer from Jarden Corp. The Steamfitters Local 449 Pension and Retirement Security Fun
Big Agnes Revs Up 67% YTD
Big Agnes, entering its 7th year in business, is on roll. The sleeping bag, pad and tent manufacturer reports that overall sales are up 67% year-to-date…
Norcross Acquires NEOS
Norcross Safety Products (NSP), parent company of North Safety Products, has acquired New England Overshoe (NEOS), a leading overshoe manufacturer for industrial and consumer markets. New England Overshoe makes NEOS brand overshoes, rugged all-terrain and
PolarPak Reports Delivery Delays
Sport Innovation Group, owner of the PolarPak brand, reported that delivery on all Polarpak Hydration Systems, which includes the Polarpak and Moflow reservoirs along with the Flowjo waist pack, were delayed until early- to mid-June. The company noted cha
Dick’s Sporting Goods Partners with Lacrosse Champions
Dick's Sporting Goods has become a sponsor for The Philadelphia Barrage, the 2006 Major League Lacrosse Champions. At each Barrage home game, Dick's will provide coupons to fans giving $10 off a $50 purchase at local Dick's locations. Dick
SGMA Spring Market to Surpass 1,000 Paid Booths
The launch of SGMA Spring Market will surpass 1,000 paid booth units in size, making it the second largest trade show launch this decade, according to Universal Event Management (UEM). SGMA Spring Market will take place June 11 – 13, 2007 at the Sands Exp
NYC Sued Over Metal-Bat Ban
Baseball bat manufacturers and school baseball sponsors teamed up Monday to ask a judge to toss out a law banning metal bats in the city's high school games as unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed by USA Baseball and The National High School Base
IMG Acquires Licensing Partners International
One week after completing its acquisition of Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), IMG announced the acquisition of CLC sister company, Licensing Partners International (LPI). LPI's current clients include: the PGA TOUR, the Canadian Football League, C
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