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

Amer Sports’ Rights Offering Oversubscribed

According to preliminary calculations, a total of approximately 72.1 million shares were applied to be subscribed for in Amer Sports rights offering. Compared to a total of approximately 48.5 million shares offered, this represents a total subscription le

RECALL: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires

About 5,000 Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported…

RECALL: SI Tech Diving Suit Hoses

About 65,000 diving suit hoses made by SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden are being recalled. The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard. One death has been reported…

Crocs Amends Credit Facility

Crocs Inc. said that on October 14, it amended its bank line with PNC Bank. The amendment decreases Crocs' minimum tangible net worth requirement from $266 million to $205 million, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fisca

EU Seeks Compromise on Chinese Shoe Imports

The European Commission has proposed extending anti-dumping duties on EU imports of Chinese and Vietnamese shoes for at least 15 months in a compromise to appease Beijing and global shoemakers, a document showed…

Redcats USA to Close Call Center

Redcats USA, which owns the Sportsman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse and other catalogs, said it will close its customer contact center located in Universal City, TX, on Dec. 18. A total of 490 jobs will be affected…

Altus Brands Further Expands Portfolio

Altus Brands, LLC, provider of products for the outdoor sports, law enforcement and industrial safety markets, has acquired Cass Creek Game Calls, Woodland Whisper, QuikSit and Digital Game Scales brands, formerly owned by Nature Vision, Inc…

Down Under Retailer Kathmandu Floats an IPO

After months of speculation, Australasian outdoor-gear retailer Kathmandu has confirmed a dual listing in both Australia and New Zealand with the launch of its IPO on Monday, offering between 166.9 million and 197.4 million shares for sale, or 84% to 99%

Timberland Exceeds Goals in 2007-08 CSR Report

The Timberland Co. released its 2007- 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility report, highlighting progress around its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, increase the use of eco-friendly materials, factory conditions and community service…

Boathouse Sports to Make Rowing Uniform

Boathouse Sports, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom athletic apparel, announced that it will make its Pinnacle “Unisuit,” a one piece uniform designed and developed in collaboration with the U.S. National Rowing Team, available to all rowing t

Black Diamond Appoints President

The Black Diamond Group, the maker of performance protective footwear, appointed Rob Mills as president. Mills comes to Black Diamond from his previous post as Vice President Sales at Rocky Brands specifically their Duty, Michelin and Dickies Work Footwea