According to several financial media outlets, Eddie Bauer may be headed to a liquidation sale. Reports state that Monarch Alternative Capital and Anchorage Advisors, the two lenders that control Eddie Bauer's $200 million in debt, may bring in Hilco
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Department of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants
The Department of Education announced the recipients of $78 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $26.5 million, will be distributed to more than 140 school districts and community based organizations
Kellwood Looks to Restructure Debt
Over the past two months, Kellwood has been seeking to renegotiate a $140 million bond issue which matures this month. The company is looking to execute an exchange with a group of bondholders to create a better deal for them which matures in 2014. Unfor
Riddell to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio on Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nearly
Sugoi Secures Timex Apparel License
Sugoi Performance Apparel, a division of Dorel Industries Inc., and Timex Group, have entered into a license agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of sports apparel under the Timex brand name. Sugoi will launch a line of Timex performance
Nike Merges Nikeplus.com and Nikerunning.com
Nike has merged the popular nikeplus.com website and its close to 2 million members with www.nikerunning.com to give users a one-stop running destination online. Nikeplus.com has added many new features and social media opportunities…
SIMA: Surf/Skate Industry Riding Out Economic Storm
The surf/skate industry is showing notable resiliency during recent global economic challenges, posting U.S. retail sales of $7.22 billion in 2008 according to the the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Associa
TRCP Praises Governor’s Decision to Slow Rule-Making
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation partnership has praised an announcement by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to postpone finalization of the state's roadless rule until additional revision and public comment could be obtained, according to a release
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
OR Launches Bike Share Program with Swobo
Outdoor Retailer will be launching a new Bikeshare Program at OR, presented by Swobo. Twenty Swobo Novak commuter bikes will be available for Outdoor Retailer attendees and exhibitors to use in 60 minutes intervals, free of charge with a credit card depos
Bass Pro Planning Hotel in Springfield
American Sportsman Holdings, the parent of Bass Pro, has filed a zoning request to turn land across from Bass Pro Outdoor World in Springfield into a five-story “landmark” hotel, according to the Springfield Business Journal. The new hotel would have arou
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
Gene McCarthy to Leave Timberland
The Timberland Co. said that Eugene R. McCarthy, formerly co-president – Timberland Brand, will leave the company effective July 17. According to a SEC filing, Timberland made the announcement internally on July 13…
OIA: Outdoor Sales Decline Again in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) declined 7% compared to last May, to $418 million from $448 million, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sa
Old Navy to Sell NCAA, NFL Merchandise
Gap Inc.’s Old Navy division will sell retro-styled NFL and NCAA licensed T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts starting this month. The NCAA merchandise comes via a license from Tailgate Clothing Co. while NFL merchandise is sourced through a license owned by
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