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…
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Larry Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Mass., was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual business me
Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said the combination of Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portf
Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor
Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran
Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO
Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun
Runners to Run NYC Marathon in Rockports
The Rockport Company said a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame, will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon, the world’s most widely-watched marathon…
Maker of Rayon Clothes Barred from ‘Bamboo’ Claim
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a settlement with a company that allegedly falsely claimed its rayon products are made of bamboo fiber, retain bamboo’s antimicrobial properties, and are biodegradable…
Rockports to be Worn by NYC Marathon Runners
The Rockport Company announced that a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon…
Decker’s Q3 Revenues Boosted 15.8% by UGG
Decker's Outdoor Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 15.8% to $228.4 million from $197.3 million in the year-ago period. Diluted EPS increased 31.5% to $2.59 versus $1.97 for the year-ago period. Domestic sal
Iconix to Pay Fine to FTC
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
Tackle and Fishing Line Sales Up Despite Economy
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the entire recreational f
Gamehide Extends Commitment to Conservation with Pheasants Forever Line
Gamehide has introduced a special new line of Pheasants Forever (PF) apparel. Products in the line of licensed PF “camp wear” include tee shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps and stocking caps. As part of Gamehide's Legacy Program, each time a Gamehide
Arctic Cat Announces Financing Agreement with GE
Arctic Cat Inc. has entered into an agreement with GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance for it to become the exclusive provider of floorplan financing for Arctic Cat’s U.S. dealers…

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