Sigg Switzerland USA Inc. would sell all its assets to its Canadian sister company under a court-supervised auction aimed at raising money to pay back some non-secured creditor claims, according to documents the company filed as part of its Chapter 11 ban
Category: Sports/Fitness
NRCS And DU Launch $1.5 Million Wetland Conservation Partnership in Iowa
The Natural Resources Conservation Service and Ducks Unlimited signed a $1.5 million cooperative agreement recently to coordinate and deliver the Wetlands Reserve Program in Iowa…
Whitewater Design Firm Expands to Meet Demand
Leading whitewater park design firm S2O Design and Engineering has increased its staff and launched a new website to better serve burgeoning demand for whitewater parks around the globe…
Burton Realigns Western Sales Team with Vrignaud’s Departure
Burton Snowboards today announced several key changes to its independent sales organization in California, including the departure of the region’s principal sales representative Laurent Vrignaud. After 22 years of representing Burton, Laurent will m
Keen Footwear Ups Production Plans at New Portland Factory
Keen Footwear said last week it will build 13 footwear styles at its new factory in Portland, OR in coming years, up from the eight the company forecast just six months ago…
Pacific Sunwear Posts Positive Comps in Fiscal First Quarter; Posts Another Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. lost $31.5 million in the second quarter as the surf-inspired retailer continues to undergo an image revival to help spark sales for a consumer base that is growing increasingly disinterested…
Unique Solar Tree Makes New Store a Landmark
Customers should not have much trouble finding Half-Moon Outfitters new store in Columbia, SC when it opens June 3. They can just head down the 2900 block of Devine Street until they see the giant tree like structure bristling with solar panels and pull i
Syms Explores Possible Sale
Syms Corp. said it is considering selling itself and other strategic alternatives. The company said its board is evaluating alternatives with Rothschild Inc. as an adviser, and doesn't plan on commenting further unless a transaction is approved or if
SwingAway Sports Signs Bryce Harper
SwingAway Sports Products has signed Bryce Harper, Major League Baseballs 2010 No #1 Overall Draft Pick, to an exclusive multi-year contract…
Louisville Slugger Partners with The Nature Conservancy
In recognition of next week's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness week, Louisville Slugger and The Nature Conservancy are teaming up to encourage the public to learn how to spot the signs of the emerald ash borer and take simple steps to help avoid the sprea
DSW’s Q1 Earnings Climb on 10 Percent Comp Gain
DSW Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 12.0 percent to $503.6 million from $449.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. Comparable sales increased 10.8 percent on top of a 16.2 percent increase in comps in the first quarter of 2010. Net earni
Tennessee Lawmakers Look to Lure Outfitters with Bill
Lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced the Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011 to encourage the development of adventure tourism in rural areas suffering high unemployment…
Western Ski Resorts Continue to Post Solid Occupancy Gains
Overall occupancy at major western mountain resorts finished up 5.7 percent this winter compared to last season, capping off a near record year for the snowsports industry in terms of lodging occupancy, skier visits and retail sales, according to Mountain
Three Li Ning Executives Exit
Three executives of Li Ning Co. have left the Chinese sports-apparel and footwear maker…
Keen Expands U.S. Production
Keen said it now expects to build 13 footwear styles in its new plant in Portland, OR in coming years. With one production line up and running, the facility currently employs about 15 people, a number that will grow when the second production line revs up
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