Remington Arms Co. announced plans to close its Gardner, NC, plant by the end of the year. About 200 employees will be impacted by the closure…
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Liz Claiborne Completes prAna Sale
Liz Claiborne Inc. has completed the previously announced sale of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of prAna to prAna Living, LLC, a company formed by prAna's management team and Steelpoint Capital Partners (“Steelpoint”)…
Shock Doctor Flipped to New P.E. Firm….
Shock Doctor Inc. was acquired by Norwest Equity Partners, gaining a much-needed larger equity partner that will help the protective gear company expand into new areas – particularly action sports – as well as pursue acquisitions. NEP acquired an approxi
Win Hanverky Ties 2008 Growth Plans to China Market…
Hong Kong-based apparel maker, distributor and retailer Win Hanverky is shifting its focus away from a stagnant U.S. economy and toward China’s booming domestic market in 2008…
Speedo: LZR Won’t Face Ban…
Speedo last week said its LZR Racer swimsuit should have no problem being the primary swimsuit used in the upcoming Beijing Olympic games despite assorted calls for banning the record-breaking product…
Honeywell To Buy Norcross Safety For $1.2 Billion
Honeywell International Inc. has agreed to buy Norcross Safety Products LLC, a privately held maker of protective equipment, for about $1.2 billion. Norcross owns several shoe brands in the work, hunting and outdoor space. These include Ranger, XTRATUF, S
Fleet Feet Restructures, Adds to Team
Fleet Feet, Incorporated has added three new members under a new corporate structure. Bryan Mills has been promoted to director of New Franchise Development. Brian Breedlove has joined the team to oversee the financial management, personnel and legal matt
Confluence Vendor of the Year at MC Sports
MC Sports has named Confluence Watersports as its 2008 Vendor of the Year. The Midwest retailer said Confluence's ability to segment the market with unique product and deliver boats with very little lead time was the driving force behind its record p
Planet Dog Names New e-Commerce Manager
Planet Dog named Kurt Feeley as its new e-commerce manager and hired Jessica-Star Benedict as its new customer service rep…
Capturing Market Share One Runner at a Time
During the 2008 NCAA Basketball Tournament, New Balance launched a new advertising campaign. The multi-media initiative includes television, print, and online efforts to reach performance athletes with a primary media target of 18- to 29-year-olds…
Stand Out From the Crowd
According to management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, strong retail brands result in more frequent consumer visits, higher per-customer spending, and the ability to charge premium prices.
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Riding a New Wave
Confluence’s Sue Rechner discusses the state of the buinsess…
The Easy Life
Camping products offer all the comforts of home, wherever that may be…
Canada’s Dorel To Stop Reporting to SEC
Dorel Industries Inc., which owns the Cannondale and Sugoi cycling brands, will no longer disclose financial information, including it annual report, with the Securities & Exchange Commission. As a TSX-listed reporting issuer, Dorel will continue to file
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
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