Delta Apparel Inc. announced last week that it expects fiscal first quarter results will come in below previous expectations, due in large part to lower sales in its Junkfood clothing line. Delta, which is also the parent company to M.J. Soffe, now sees E
Category: Outdoor
TOTAL RECALL: Tents, Batteries, Carabiners
Decathlon USA is recalling all 2006 Quechua brand Tents and Canopies. About 22,000 units are included in the recall as the tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard. Light & Motion is recalling
Lafuma Sees Stronger Fiscal 2006…
Lafuma reported strong top-line results for the fiscal 2006 year, which ended on September 30, 2006 with much of the company’s growth acquisition-based, but some strong results in several of its core brands. Full-year sales increased 20.1% to €243.0 milli
Puma Vet Joins Keen as International Sales Director
Pepe Lozano has joined the KEEN team as International Sales Director. He will be relocating to the Portland area from Lima, Peru. Mr. Lozano comes to KEEN with over 22 years of International footwear and industry management experience, most recently as th
Tony Hawk Foundation Hosts 3rd Stand Up for Skateparks
The Tony Hawk Foundation's third-annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit returns to Beverly Hills on Sunday, November 5, 2006. Co-chaired by Tony Hawk, Sean Penn, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Spade, Jon Favreau, Benicio Del Toro, Stacy Peralta, Mat Hoffman
Stearns Inc. to Acquire Sevylor Inc.
Stearns Inc., subsidiary of K2 Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire inflatable products manufacturer Sevylor Inc. The agreement to acquire Sevylor is subject to customary closing conditions, including foreign regulatory approvals, and does n
Nike Women’s Marathon Sold Out Again
With 15,000 participants registered, the Nike Women's Marathon is sold out for the third straight year. The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 22, 2006 and in over two year has raised $24 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Nike Recognized by EPA for Alternate Commute Work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Nike, Inc. as the 17th best workplace out of 133 Fortune 500 companies for commuters. The company was recognized for its innovative efforts to promote alternative ways for employees to get to work, f
Lake Cycling Sponsors Team Jelly Belly
LAKE Cycling shoes signed to be a sponsor for the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team for 2007…
VF Corp. Raises Guidance on Record Third Quarter
VF Corporation third quarter evenues rose 12% to a record $2.034 billion, compared with $1.822 billion in the third quarter of 2005, driven by higher revenues across all our businesses. Net income in the current quarter increased 10% to a $197.7 million,
Sierra Designs Hires New Southwest Rep
Sierra Designs has hired Andrew Russell Sales to represent the southwest territory, effective October 23, 2006. Andrew Russell Sales also represents Stonewear Designs, Nikwax, Dahlgren, Julbo and Probar. The agency consists of Andy Russell, Dana Caraway a
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Williams as Regional Sales Manager
Mountain Hardwear Inc. appointed Donna Williams to the new position of eastern regional sales manager starting on October 25th. Williams will continue to be located in the Boston area and will be responsible for managing all Mountain Hardwear sales and s
Dalbello and Elan Form Join Venture in U.S.
Dalbello Skiboots & Elan Skis have announced the beginning of a new strategic global alliance. This new alliance, which officially begins January 1, 2007, involves partnerships in both the Unites States and Canada. Future partnerships are planned in othe
Mizuno Looks to Grow China Biz with New DC
In anticipation of the coming Olympics as well as in the hopes of growing its business within China, Mizuno Corp. purchased space in the suburbs of Shanghai to build a new distribution center, which will be comprised of three stories and have a total of a
EMS Ramps Up Expansion Plans
Eastern Mountain Sports will hold the grand opening of two new stores in Newark, DE and Nanuet, NY on November 4-5. The Newark, DE store totals 17,000 square feet and the Nanuet, NY store totals 14,000 square feet. These new showcase stores are part of th
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