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
Category: Outdoor
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
Congress Passes NRA-backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknife Classification
Last week, the United States Senate passed crucial legislation that will protect pocketknives used by tens of millions of Americans. The amendment, actively supported by the National Rifle Association, was included in the Department of Homeland Security A
BOSG Appoints Customer Service Supervisor
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), the parent of Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Ultimate Direction and Wenger, promoted Morgan Newlon to Customer Service Supervisor and added three new Customer Service Representatives…
Lorpen Hires North American PR Agency
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor enthusiasts, has partnered with KGPR, ink. to further promote the Lorpen brand through public relations…
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and Madshus Hire Marketing Manager
Connor Folley has joined the K2 Outdoor brand group as the new Marketing Manger for the Atlas snowshoe and Madshus nordic ski brands…
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
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…
Bass Pro Lays Off Design Staff Members
Bass Pro Shops laid off members of its new store design staff in its headquarters in Springfield, Mo. over the weekend, a spokesman for the company told The Augusta Chronicle…
Native Eyewear Parent’s Q3 Revenues Decline
A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported net income fell in the third quarter ended October 3, to $926,000, or 6 cents a share, from $1.76 million, or 12 cents a share. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter declined 12.4% to $34.1 mil
Gregg Hammann Appointed Power Plate’s CEO
Gregg Hammann, the former CEO of Nautilus, has been appointed global chief executive officer of Power Plate International (PPI)…
Cybex Sales, Earnings Fall in Q3
Cybex International, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $29.0 million compared to $35.8 million for the corresponding 2008 period. The Company reported net income for the third quarter of 2009 of $0.1 million, or 0 cents per diluted sh
Dickies Expands NYC Showroom
Dickies announced it is relocating its New York City showroom. The new space, located at 1400 Broadway provides approximately 4,000 square feet of usable space. The newly renovated space is expected to open in mid-November 2009…
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
Woolrich Adds Dorfman Pacific as Licensee
Woolrich, Inc. has partnered with Dorfman Pacific to launch a new line of outdoor lifestyle headwear…
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