Carmichael Training Systems has partnered with Specialized for 2006 and beyond. All CTS coaches, including the company’s founder and CEO, Chris Carmichael, will rely on Specialized technology for every ride, camp and clinic. CTS will also feature Speciali
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Court Upholds Jury Award in Icon – Nautilus Case
The Federal District Court in Salt Lake City, Utah has refused to modify the terms of a jury verdict against Nautilus, Inc. initially issued in November 2005. The jury had previously found Nautilus liable for certain language in the Company's adverti
Kelty Goes Green
Kelty is making two significant “green” moves this season. Kelty will switch to paper derived from sustainable forestry practices for their print catalogs, and will shift to 100%wind power for their Boulder headquarters.
Luxottica Q1 Sales Are Up 20%
Andrea Guerra, chief executive officer of Luxottica Group S.p.A., while attending the launch event of the Persol INCOGNITO Exhibition at Milan's La Triennale, said that Luxotttica sales were up by roughly 20% during the first quarter. The increases w
Zumiez March Comps Jump 14.3%
Zumiez Inc. total net sales for the month ended April 1, 2006 increased 37.3% to $18.4 million, compared to $13.4 million for the month ended April 2, 2005. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.3% for the five week period, versus a compa
Nautilus to Close Texas Cardio Manufacturing Facility
Nautilus, Inc. plans to consolidate its domestic manufacturing of cardiovascular equipment in its Tulsa, Okla., plant and close its Tyler, Tex. cardio manufacturing facilities by the end of 2006. The move will create about 50 new positions in Tulsa and br
Fila’s NYC Store Captures Award
Fila’s flagship New York store has added three more awards to its already impressive list of distinctions. Capturing top honors was Fila’s interpretation of “l’arte nello sport”, a graceful fusion of innovative and elegant design with the beauty of perfor
Paul Gagner Becomes New Sierra Designs President
Paul Gagner, VP of Sales and Marketing of Gregory Mountain Products, has accepted a new position as President of Sierra Designs and Ultimate Directions…
Mammut Unveils Shop-in-Shop Concept in Burlington
Climb High's outdoor specialty retail store, which was established in downtown Burlington, VT over 30 years ago, reopened its doors this week to present a Mammut “store-within-a-store” concept shop. Still located at 191 Bank Street, the new Climb Hig
Rawlings and Liquidmetal Technologies Extend Partnership
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc. and Rawlings Sporting Goods announced that they will extend their partnership with a new 3-year exclusive contract to manufacture and market the Liquidmetal line of high performance baseball bats. This agreement will extend t
Iconix Brand Group to Acquire Mossimo, Inc.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has signed, in two separate transactions, definitive agreements to acquire Mossimo, Inc. and the Mudd trademark. Iconix will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $7.50 per share, comprised of $3.25 a share in
GSI Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
GSI Commerce Inc. has adopted a stockholder rights plan. The rights plan is designed to “enhance the board's ability to protect stockholder interests and to ensure that stockholders receive fair treatment in the event any coercive or unfair takeover
Dunham Sponsors Backpacker’s ‘Get Out More’ Tour
Dunham is collaborating with Backpacker Magazine to be the exclusive footwear sponsor of Backpacker’s 2006 “Get Out More” tour. For the sixth straight year, Backpacker’s “Get Out More” tour will visit 60 cities around the country to bring the excitement
OR Celebrates 25 Years; Extends Open Air Demo
Outdoor Retailer announced the 25th Anniversary of Summer Market, which will feature more exhibitors, events and innovations than ever before. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will also feature the first ever two-day Open Air Demo, where attendees will exp
Sporting Goods Industry Vendors Still Reaping Top-Line Benefits of Acquisitions…
While the pace of acquisitions and industry consolidation has slowed from its fever pitch of previous years, Sporting Goods industry vendors are still relying on acquisition-aided growth to post double-digit gains on the top-line. But of the mega-deals o
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