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Thomas J. Ryan
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U.S. House Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)
The House of Representatives voted 378 to 43 to approve the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, a measure previously known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and passed every few years. The bill appeared headed for defeat after Republican leaders came out a
Outdoor Retailer to Host Mountain Biking Hub
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will host a new addition, the Mountain Biking Hub, in the Endurance Zone at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, to be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Aug. 3-6…
Fischer Hires New Competition and Promotions Staff
Fischer Skis US announced the the addition of two Competition and Promotions staff members. Pearson Neal, is now our Eastern Competition and Promotions Representative and Chris Smith, the Western Competition and Promotions Representative…
NOLS partners with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition
This summer, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is partnering with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition Contest. Individuals 13 and older are invited to submit a video before October 31, 2010, answering the following question: What is your dream
Chris Lussier Joins Jetboil as Sales and Marketing Vice President
Jetboil hired Chris Lussier as vice president of sales and marketing. Chris, formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Garmont North America, will assume responsibility for growth of the Jetboil brand within the core outdoor retail category, exp
True Religion Signs Footwear License
True Religion Apparel, Inc. and Titan Industries Inc. announced the launch of True Religion Brand Jeans Footwear for women. The True Religion Brand Jeans footwear collection is scheduled to launch in spring 2011 with approximately 30 styles…
Stride Rite to Launch Star Wars Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group launched the Star Wars by stride rite collection in all stride rite retail stores and with leading wholesale partners…
TJX to Open First Canadian Marshall’s Store
The TJX Companies, Inc.announced plans to bring Marshalls, one of TJX's most successful chains, to Canada. The company anticipates that the first Canadian Marshalls stores will open in the Spring of 2011…
Jarden Sees Q2 Revenue Gain
Jarden Corp. expects sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 to be approximately $1.52 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by strong organic growth at all four of its operating segments and contribution from th
Cybex International Q2 Loss Narrows
Cybex International, Inc. reported sales for the second quarter ended June 26 reached $27.7 million compared to $27.8 million for the corresponding 2009 period. The fitness equipment maker reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2010 of $0.4 million
Everlast Partners with Shock Doctor
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. announced an exclusive partnership with Shock Doctor, the leader in mouthguard technology. The partnership features a line of co-branded protective equipment, including mouthguards and protective cups developed specifically for th
Hutchinson’s Carson Steps Down for New Position
Dana Carson, managing director of Hutchinson North America, is stepping down on August 5th for a new position in the cycling industry…
MLB Joins Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association are joining First Lady Michelle Obama in her “Let's Move!” effort to prevent childhood obesity. Obama today introduced a new public service campaign featuring players from 30 ML
Delta Apparel Raises FY10 Guidance
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects earnings to range between $1.37 per share and $1.39 per share in its fiscal year ended July 3, up from 76 cents a year ago. The apparel maker's revenues reached $424 million up from $355.2 million a year ago…
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