The reputation of Lexan polycarbonate water bottles received another blow last week after yoga retailer Lululemon joined Mountain Equipment Co-op in pulling water bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) from their shelves. Vancouver's Mountain Equipment
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Late November Cold Shifts Outdoor Footwear Sales…
While last year was considered by many to be one of the worst winters for outdoor and snow sports retailers in the past decade, Footwear sales remained strong. However, this year is getting a later start, according to data collected by SportScanINFO. Last
WSA Sold to ENK International
ENK International, the producer of fashion trade shows including The Collective and Fashion Coterie has purchased WSA Global Holdings LLC, producer of the WSA footwear shows in Las Vegas…
Anvil Knitwear Joins Eco-Friendly Network
Citing Anvil Knitwear's commitment to further integrate environmental and social performance into the company's U.S. and international facilities, the Ceres board of directors approved Anvil as a Ceres company. Anvil is one of more than 70 compa
Under Armour Signs Lease for Bigger Headquarters
Under Armour Inc. has signed a lease for expansion space near its headquarters in South Baltimore. According to a filing with the SEC, Under Armour on December 14 signed a lease for 138,198 square feet at the Overflo Public Warehouse Inc. property at 1450
Nike and Mike Ashley in Talks Over Umbro Buyout
Nike is in talks with Mike Ashley, the founder of U.K. sporting goods retailer Sports Direct, regarding its pending acquisition of Umbro, the Financial Times reported. A spokesperson for Ashley said that he is not opposed “in principle” to Nike's buy
Heelys Hires Edelman as PR Agency-of-Record
Heelys, Inc. has named Edelman as its public relations agency-of-record. Edelman’s Dallas office will be responsible for extending Heelys brand recognition in the youth wheeled footwear, footwear, apparel, and accessories markets…
NSSF Ranks Economic Impact of Hunting and Fishing
A ranking of states in categories including total number of hunters and anglers, spending by sportsmen, jobs supported, taxes generated, number of days spent hunting and fishing and the most traveled to states by hunters and anglers has been released. Nat
REI Selects Creative and Media Buying Agencies
Recreational Equipment, Inc has awarded its national creative advertising and media buying accounts to BBDO Atlanta and Prometheus Media Services respectively. The company completed its nearly two-month closed agency review process earlier this week. The
One Percent for the Planet Auction Raises $20,000
One Percent for the Planet raised close to $20,000 on their first online auction. The online auction offered over 100 items of varied merchandise including a surf session for two with Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard and Chris Malloy, a signed guitar from
Outdoor Retailer Launches Webinar Series
Outdoor Retailer will launch a series of webinars beginning Jan. 8, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a 45-minute webcast co-sponsored by Cotton Incorporated called, “Cotton’s Environmental Impact: Debunking the Myths.” Featuring Kater Hake, vice president of agricu
Pacific Cycle Inks Apparel Licensing Deal with Champion Systems
Pacific Cycle and Champion System, a manufacturer of customized performance apparel, signed a multi-tiered sponsorship and licensing agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Champion System will become an official licensee for Schwinn, GT Bicycles and
Sherborne Believes it Won All Votes at Nautilus Shareholders’ Meeting
Sherborne Investors LP said that, based on information provided by its proxy solicitation firm, D.F. King & Co., Inc., it believes all four Sherborne Investors nominees have won election to the Company’s Board of Directors and all other proposals were pas
TJX Settles with Banks Over Stolen Credit Card Information
The TJX Companies, Inc. has entered into a settlement agreement with all but one of the seven banks and bankers associations that sued TJX in a putative class action as a result of the intrusion into TJX’s computer system. Under the agreement, the Massach
VF Reaffirms Guidance for Q4
VF Corporation reaffirmed its guidance for record fourth quarter revenues and earnings, which were initially provided on October 18, 2007…
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