Cybex International, Inc. and the CPSC are recalling approximately 4.700 Cybex or Trotter Treadmills that had been previously recalled on October 8, 2003. During repairs associated with the October 8, 2003 recall, wire nuts were installed improperly, caus
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FFR Sees 33% Attendance Increase
The 2007 FlyFishing Retailer show saw an upswing in total attendance thanks to a popular return to September dates. FlyFishing Retailer recorded a close to 50 percent spike in day one attendance over 2006. Total attendance for the show indicated an upswin
Rusty Hires Senior Designer for Rusty Juniors
Rusty North America appointed Isis Bravo as Senior Designer for Rusty Juniors. Isis comes to Rusty, based in Irvine, CA, from LRG, where she was Head Juniors Designer for Luxirie. She also has worked for Vans, Ecko, and Miken respectively…
Norwegian PE Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Dale of Norway
Propago, a Norwegian-based investment group, has purchased a 67% share of Dale of Norway, a manufacturer of exclusive knitwear. While full financial terms were not disclosed, the new owners injected $5 million into product development…
Nike Looks to Acquire Umbro for $582 Million
Nike has reached an agreement on an all-cash offer to acquire Umbro plc. The Board of Directors of Umbro, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept the offer of 193.06 pence, which together with the
May Be Time to Think Globally and Act Locally…
It was a tale of two divergent business segments for many retailers in the five-week retail fiscal month September as Sport Footwear picked up business left over from a weak early back-to-school season that rolled over from August, while Sport Apparel sa
Oakley Sees Widespread Double-Digit Q3 Growth…
With a 25.5% revenue growth in the third quarter, Oakley has now delivered seven straight quarters of high double-digit growth, with the last three quarters consecutively above 25% and year-to-date growth of 28%. All key product categories, geographies an
Icebreaker Launches TOUCH_LAB Retail Store in Portland
Icebreaker will launch a “TOUCH_LAB” retail store in Portland, Oregon, set to open doors in late November. The flagship store will occupy over 2,600 square feet of store space at 1109 W Burnside Avenue, in the Pearl District which includes several athlet
Paddlesports Look Positive for 2008…
Along with the changing of the autumn leaves, many paddlesports retailers keep one important seasonal event marked on their October calendars – pre-season deadlines. With the bulk of pre-season orders complete, the paddlesports industry is already looking
New Guidance and Conferences Offer Q3 Insight…
This week, several companies updated analysts and investors on their third quarter prospects and growth initiatives with new guidance, new SEC filings, or through presentations at the Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference in New York, NY…
Lance Camisasca Leaves Interbike and Health+Fitness
Interbike's show director, Lance Camisasca, will leave his post and begin work as an industry consultant to Interbike helping the company develop sales & marketing strategies, identifying new market opportunities and acting as Interbike's key li
Nike’s Business in China Should Hit $1 billion Within Year…
Nike CEO Mark Parker told Reuters that he sees revenue growth in China increasing at 50% per year and reaching $1 billion within a year. China is currently at $600 million in annual sales, Nike's fourth largest market…
Hi-Tec Inks Licensing Deal with Bordan Shoe…
Bordan Shoe Co. has entered into a licensing agreement to sell Hi-Tec Athletic footwear within the U.S. and Canada . Hi-Tec Athletic is being launched for SS08, and features product for running, trail running, walking and cross-training. Target distribu
MacGregor Golf Gets Investment, Loses CEO
MacGregor Golf Company has completed a recapitalization led by three of its existing investors, which the company says will strengthen its balance sheet and provide significant resources for continued growth. Terms of the investment in privately-owned Mac
GSI Commerce and NFL Extend E-Commerce Partnership
GSI Commerce Inc. and the National Football League (NFL) signed a multi-year extension to their e-commerce agreement. The e-commerce provider didn't provide the length of the agreement…
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