Iconix Brand Group Inc. will pay $250,000 and post notices about its information collection practices under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC had said that the company didn't comply with certain provisions of the Childre
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BOSG Appoints Customer Service Supervisor
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), the parent of Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Ultimate Direction and Wenger, promoted Morgan Newlon to Customer Service Supervisor and added three new Customer Service Representatives…
Simms Hires Global Director of Product Development
Simms, manufacturer of fly-fishing gear, hired Tobin Teichgraeber as the company's new Global Director of Product Development. With more than 17 years of development experience, Teichgraeber comes to Simms with an extensive background in the outdoor
Lorpen Hires North American PR Agency
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor enthusiasts, has partnered with KGPR, ink. to further promote the Lorpen brand through public relations…
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and Madshus Hire Marketing Manager
Connor Folley has joined the K2 Outdoor brand group as the new Marketing Manger for the Atlas snowshoe and Madshus nordic ski brands…
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…
Bass Pro Lays Off Design Staff Members
Bass Pro Shops laid off members of its new store design staff in its headquarters in Springfield, Mo. over the weekend, a spokesman for the company told The Augusta Chronicle…
Native Eyewear Parent’s Q3 Revenues Decline
A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported net income fell in the third quarter ended October 3, to $926,000, or 6 cents a share, from $1.76 million, or 12 cents a share. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter declined 12.4% to $34.1 mil
Gregg Hammann Appointed Power Plate’s CEO
Gregg Hammann, the former CEO of Nautilus, has been appointed global chief executive officer of Power Plate International (PPI)…
Puma Opens Development Center in Vietnam
Puma AG opened a new product development center in Vietnam as part of an effort to streamline the creation of new apparel and footwear and reduce costs. Puma said the center in Ho Chi Minh City pulls together suppliers, researchers and developers under on
Amer Sports’ Rights Offering Oversubscribed
According to preliminary calculations, a total of approximately 72.1 million shares were applied to be subscribed for in Amer Sports rights offering. Compared to a total of approximately 48.5 million shares offered, this represents a total subscription le
RECALL: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires
About 5,000 Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported…
RECALL: SI Tech Diving Suit Hoses
About 65,000 diving suit hoses made by SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden are being recalled. The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. One death has been reported…
Dickies Expands NYC Showroom
Dickies announced it is relocating its New York City showroom. The new space, located at 1400 Broadway provides approximately 4,000 square feet of usable space. The newly renovated space is expected to open in mid-November 2009…
New Balance Introduces Snowboarding Shoe
New Balance has partnered with California snowboarding brand 686 on the 686 Times New Balance's collection of snowboard boots, sneakers, jackets and T-shirts…
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