Lafuma group Taking Over Eider

The Lafuma group has taken initial steps to take over the high-end French mountain apparel company Eider. The transaction should be finalized mid-June. Eider posted sales of €21.4 million ($29.3mm) in 2007, including 45% from international sales…

Ahnu Takes Responsibility For its Footprint Seriously

When Ahnu Footwear was launched in 2007, concerns for the environment and social responsibility ranked as high as innovative product design. The mythological Celtic goddess of balance and well-being inspires the Ahnu brand name, and company co-founder Jim

New Reality: Get kids outdoors early and often

Our nation’s children are in crisis—one that is devastating not only to their health and longevity, but also to the health of our industry and environment. Decreased participation in outdoor recreation and youth inactivity are at an all-time high. The tim

Stove Innovations Invigorate Consumer Appetites

Backpacking stoves have been a quintessential part of the camping experience ever since enthusiasts began frowning upon using wood from campsite trees for cooking. While campers debated the pros and cons of canister versus liquid fuel, iconic stoves like

Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against NexCen Brands

Two law firms have filed class action lawsuits against NexCen Brands, the owner of The Athlete's Foot, alleging the company violated securities laws. On May 19, NexCen said due to liquidity issues, “there is substantial doubt about its ability to con

Callaway to Shutter Golf Ball Plant in New York

According to local reports, Callaway Golf Company plans to shut down operations at its golf ball manufacturing plant in Gloversville, NY. The closing will leave approximately 120 employees out of work with Callaway intending to take its production oversea

Garmin Acquires Belgium/Luxembourg Distributor

Garmin Ltd. completed the acquisition of Formar Electronics N.V./S.A., the distributor of Garmin's automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Belgium and Luxembourg. The company will be renamed Garmin Belux N.V./S.A. and will reta

Litigation Settlement Boosts Genesco’s Q1 Earnings

Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $129.9 million, or $5.14 a share, for the first quarter ended May 3 after a pretax gain of $204.1 million, or $4.84 per diluted share, from the settlement of the merger-related litigation with T

Clif Bar Recognizes Ski Areas’ Environmentalism

CLIF BAR recognized Jiminy Peak with the 2008 Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence by a ski resort. The award hails Massachusetts-based Jiminy Peak for installing a wind turbine — a first for a mountain resort in North America — which p

Coleman Names Solomon as Permanent CEO

Jarden Corporation has named Sam A. Solomon as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coleman Company, Inc. Solomon has been serving as interim President and CEO since September 2007…

Cold Weather Shuts Down Iron Horse Classic

The long winter took its toll in Colorado over the weekend when low temperatures forced the Colorado State Patrol and event organizers to cancel the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic for the first time in 37 years. Organizers of the road race said they would not