Performance Health, manufacturer and marketer of Thera-Band, Biofreeze, Perform and Hygenic branded products, announced a merger with Cramer Products, Inc. The partnership will result in little initial change in how each company conducts business with the
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Brand and Oppenheimer Names Mackney to Spearhead Diversification
Brand & Oppenheimer Co., Inc. (“B&O”) appointed David Mackney as specialty fabrics business manager, where he will lead the textile converting company's efforts to diverisfy beyond core military markets…
Vitamin Blue To Supply Infinity Surfboards
Vitamin Blue, Inc. was named an exclusive supplier for Dana Point, CA based Infinity Surfboards. Vitamin Blue will provide surfboard bags, custom board bags, SUP and custom SUP bags, wave ski bags, SUP paddle blade covers, and SUP paddle bags…
NOCSAE Clarifies Statement Concerning Certification of Helmets Using Unequal Technologies
On July 16, 2013, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) board of directors released a statement suggesting that the use of certain aftermarket helmet add-on products may void helmet certifications. To avoid potentia
NOCSAE Clarifies Statement Concerning Certification of Helmets Using Unequal Technologies
On July 16, 2013, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) board of directors released a statement suggesting that the use of certain aftermarket helmet add-on products may void helmet certifications. To avoid potentia
Macy’s and Lids Partner to Open Fan Shops in Macy’s
Macy’s, Inc. and Lids Sports Group, a subsidiary of Genesco Inc., signed an agreement to open licensed team merchandise departments in Macy’s stores nationwide and online under the name of Locker Room by Lids. Plans call for Locker Room by Li
Zumiez Shows Slight Gain in July Comps
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 3, increased 19.3 percent to $56.1 million, compared to $47.0 million in the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent…
Sam Edelman Signs Apparel License
Kellwood Company and Brown Shoe Company have signed a licensing agreement to produce women’s, junior’s and girl’s apparel under the Sam Edelman brand…
Participation in Outdoor Recreation Reached Six-year High in 2012
Participation in 114 types of outdoor recreation reached a six-year high in 2012 with 142 million Americans ages six and older enjoying the outdoors. While that marked an increase of about 800,000 since 2011, participation by adolescent girls dropped six-
Danner Launches National Media Campaign
Danner boots announced the launch of its new national media campaign for fall 2013. Titled “An American Tradition,” the campaign will focus on core Danner categories while paying homage to the company’s rich heritage and values as an Ame
Spy Inc. Grows Sales 7 Percent, Names CFO and Director
Spy Inc. continued its turnaround by reporting a 7 percent increase in the sale of its Spy-branded sunglasses and other products in the second quarter and appointing a CFO and direct with extensive public company experience…
Shimano Saved by Weak Yen in Second Quarter
Shimano Corp. reported sales rose 14.3 percent to ¥69.8 billion ($707 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30 as a weak yen helped offset the foul economy and weather in Europe – its largest market…
OIWC’s Bike Industry Leadership Nominations Due Sunday
OIWC reminds folks that there are just six days left to nominate women for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Bike Industry. Past winners include Sally McCoy, CamelBak CEO and president, Georgena Terry, Terry Precision Cycling founde
Keen Footwear Adds Alex Mauer as New Ambassador
Keen Footwear added dedicated paddler and river surfer Alex Mauer to the ambassador program…
Liberty Interactive Reports 12 Percent Growth at E-commerce Unit
Liberty Interactive Group's e-commerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com and BodyBuilder.com, increased revenue 12 percent to $439 million for the second quarter ended June 30…
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