The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company LLC of Vista, CA, has issued a voluntary recall of 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless othe
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Lacrosse Tour Hits the Road
Powell Bros. Lacrosse Camps, 2009 “Takin’ It To Fields Tour,” will be visiting lacrosse fields across America beginning June 1st at Whitlock Fields in Georgia and ending on August 6th at the Golden Goal Tournament Park in Fort Ann, NY…
Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi
REI Receives 2009 Social Innovation Award
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) has received a 2009 Social Innovation Award by the Financial Times and JustMeans in recognition of the company's social and environmental efforts…
RECALL: Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tippmann Sports announced a voluntary recall of about 13,000 Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers. Tippmann Sports, based in Fort Wayne, IN, has received three reports of the end cap assembly brea
Crocs Names Managing Director, Europe
Crocs appointed Robin Akeroyd as managing director of Crocs Europe BV. He succeeds Dick Wijsman, who established the company in Europe four years ago and will continue his work at Crocs in a global position. Akeroyd has been the Deputy Managing Director o
AVIA Adds to Triathletes Team
AVIA, which is part of American Sporting Good, added Eneko and Hector Llanos to its team of professional triathletes. Spanish natives, the Llanos brothers have spent over a decade racing at triathlon events around the world including the Olympics…
Nikwax N.A. Hires Southeast Sales Rep
Nikwax N.A. has hired Earl Roberson of Roberson Sports Group to its sales team. Roberson will cover the Southeast territory for the company. He is charged with maximizing the benefits Nikwax offers retailers and opening new accounts…
Supreme Court Sides with Gun Manufacturers in NYC Lawsuit
Putting an end to nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms…
Joe’s Sports and Outdoors Forced into Sale After Bankruptcy Filing
Joe's Sports, Outdoors & More, the Northwest retailer formerly known as G.I. Joe's, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Initial reports indicated that the retailer, which filed under G.I. Joe’s Holding Corporation and G.I. Joe’s, Inc
NGF: January Rounds Played Up 8.6%
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in January, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the East North Central, New England, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions decreasing and participation
Personnel Moves Throughout the Industry
With unemployment rates continuing to rise, the hiring of new personnel throughout the sporting goods industry paints a slightly more positive picture in a time of need…
West Marine Closes Year With Net Loss on Comps Slide
West Marine closed out a difficult fiscal year with a tough fourth quarter. The macro economic situation has definitely not favored the retailer as the summer months spent with extremely high gas prices crimped boating and boating sales, while the slower
McDavid Sues Adidas for Patent Infringement
On February 24, 2009, McDavid Knee Guard, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas Sales Inc. In a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, McDavid claims that Adidas infringed by importing into the U.S.
Paddlesports Retailers See Tough Season Ahead
Paddlesports season is almost upon us and it appears retailers are approaching the season with both concern and enthusiasm — depending on which end of the market they serve. Based on numerous conversations with retailers and vendors, the season will star
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