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Performance Bike Debuts New Store Design
Performance Bicycle, which operates 85 bike stores across the country, is launching a new store design with a relocated store in Greenwood Village, CO. The design features easier bike selection as each bike is showcased in one of five major categories – R
Blackhawk! Names AcuSport First Master Distributor
BLACKHAWK! Products Group,a manufacturer of tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and the outdoor markets, is announcing its first Master Distributor agreement in the outdoor and shooting sports market with AcuSport of Belle
Bill Introduced to Minimize Climate Change Effects on Wildlife
Sportsmen voiced their support of a closely contested U.S. House of Representatives vote aimed at combating global climate change that includes funding for federal and state management practices that would sustain fish and wildlife populations, according
CPSC Issues Notice of Stay of Enforcement of Lead Provisions in CPSIA
Last week the CPSC issued a Notice of Stay of Enforcement of the lead provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) with respect to children’s bicycles. CPSC Commissioner Nancy Nord wrote in a statement, “Although there is no evidence
Cloudveil Hires Sales Agency to Cover Mid-Atlantic
Cloudveil has hired Brandywine River Representatives to manage outdoor product sales in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Along with Agency Owner and Principal Andy Molter, the Brandywine organization includes Associate Representatives David Donahue and Justin
Yue Yuen Sees Athletic Footwear Shipments Decline in Fiscal Second Quarter
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd., the China manufacturing giant that makes footwear for many key athletic brands, reported net income declined 2.05% to $108.5 million in the second fiscal quarter, compared to $110.7 million a year ago. For the period ended March
Batters Up USA Supports Seven New Programs
Batters Up USA, which raises funds to sponsor equipment and instructor needs to organizations starting up recreational baseball/softball programs, said it has been able to support seven new programs through equipment contributions this season. Jess Heald,
NRF, RILA End Merger Talks
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) ended merger plans, according to a letter to NRF members. There were no plans for the groups to merge at any point in the foreseeable future, wrote NRF president Tracy Mul
JanSport Dealer Climb Participants Reach Summit of Mt. Rainer
JanSport revealed that all fifteen of the participants on its 38th annual Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI) Seminar, June 12-16 in Ashford, WA reached the summit of Mt. Rainier on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 a.m. The five-day summit climb, led by senior RMI
Antigua Extends License Agreement in Canada
The Antigua Group, Inc. finalized a four-year extension of its license agreement with Tournament Sports Marketing of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This extension continues an 18-year partnership in the Canadian market between the two companies…
Big Agnes Expands Warehouse
Big Agnes Inc., sleeping bags, pads and tents manufacturer, has expanded its warehouse by 60% to meet increased shipping demands. Additionally, the company has moved to 100% wind power at its corporate office and warehouse locations…
Keen Appoints New GM of Europe Division
Keen Inc. has appointed John Jansen to the newly created position of General Manager for Keen Europe. In his new role as the Head of Keen Europe, Jansen will take full responsibility for the brand, the business, and the team in Europe. He will be based in
Choose Outdoors Secures Industry Grants, Plans 2009 Agenda
Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association. During
Jones Apparel Increases Investment in Asian Licensing Partner
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. acquired an additional 15% interest in GRI Group Limited, for $15 million, increasing its ownership interest in GRI to 25%. In June 2008, Jones announced a minority investment in GRI, the exclusive licensee of several of Jones�
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