Gramicci Launches Retailer Savings Campaign

Gramicci said it is responding to to US recession challenges with several new Gramicci products available to retailers at a 20-25 percent discount under the company's new Fall 2012 “Pass It On Savings” structure, to be unveiled this month at the Outd

K-Swiss Launches Ad Campaign Starring Jillian Michaels

This January, K-Swiss will encourage women to get in shape post-holidays with the launch of “The Party's Over” ad campaign featuring celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels. In partnership with Lady Foot Locker, the New Year's campaign will highlight

Washington State Parks Slashes Ranger Positions

Washington State Parks Department will slash 83 of its 189 ranger jobs by February, because fewer people than expected are forking over $30 for a new Discovery Pass that was supposed to make up a huge shortfall in state funding, according to a report by

Bakers Sells Wild Pair to Steve Madden

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. said it reached an agreement to sell its Wild Pair trademark to Steven Madden, Ltd. The arrangement calls for Steve Madden to purchase the Wild Pair trademark for up to $4 million and enter into a royalty free perpetual license

Jeff Lowe Named Honorary President at Lowe Alpine

Lowe Alpine Ltd., maker of innovative backpacks and outdoor accessories is pleased to announce that Jeff Lowe, iconic alpinist and industry pioneer, will once again join the brand, this time in an non-executive role as Honorary President. The move marks a

Scott Sports Acquires Syncros

Scott Sports announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories market…

Whitewater Design Firm Reports Full 2012 Pipeline

Beyond the usual uptick in interest most summer sports enjoy during an Olympic year, whitewater paddling in particular seems poised for growth in 2012, according to S2o Design and Engineering, the whitewager park design build company headed by former US C

Yue Yuen 2011 Profits Slip on 21.7 Percent Sales Gain

Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited's said net profits declined 6.2 percent in the year ended Sept. 30 on a 21.7 percent increase in revenues, which reached $7.04 billion as rising raw material costs and factory wages pressured margins. The world&