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RECALL: 1,545 Baby Jogger Jump Seats
Baby Jogger LLC of Ricmond, VA. is recalling about 1,545 of its Baby Jogger Jump Seats in the United States and 450 in Canada after reports they fail to properly lock in place, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada…
Eva Mendez Named Brand Ambassador for Reebok EasyTone
Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has become the latest ambassador of Reebok's EasyTone toning collection. Other endorsers include supermodel Helena Christensen and British actress Kelly Brook…
Bon-Ton Partners with Australian Surfwear/Streetwear Brand Mambo
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., the northeast department store chain, announced the signing of a license and design agreement with Mambo Graphics PTY LTD for the exclusive launch of the Mambo brand in the United States…
Shock Doctor Signs San Diego Chargers’ Ryan Mathews as Endorser
Minneapolis-based Shock Doctor, the mouthguard specialist, signed a three-year endorsement contract with NFL San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews…
IASC Hires Josh Friedberg as Executive Director
After an intensive search, the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) appointed 411 Video Magazine mastermind, Josh Friedberg to executive director…
Oberstar to Speak at 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference
James Oberstar, the former Minnesota Congressman who was the cycling industry's prime patron on Capitol Hill until losing his seat in the 2010 election, will be a key panelist at the 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference. Oberstar, who engineered a 50-f
John Rae Named VP of RandD for Cleveland Golf/Srixon
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announced that, effective immediately, John Rae has been named vice president of research and development (R & D) for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
Imperial Headwear and John Daly Introduce Blue Collar Golf Apparel Line
Imperial Headwear and professional golfer John Daly, through his association with Provident Merchandise Sourcing, announced the creation of the Blue Collar Golf apparel line…
Slidepad Technologies Hires SOAR Communications
Slidepad Technologies, maker of a revolutionary single-lever brake system, announced it has hired Salt Lake City-based SOAR Communications to help launch the company and its product to the bicycle industry…
Sturm Ruger’s Sales Slip 5.8% in Q4
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported net sales of $255.2 million and earnings of $1.48 per share, compared with sales of $271.0 million and earnings of $1.44 per share in 2009…
Registration Open for Teva Mountain Games
The Vail Valley Foundation opened registration for the 10th installment of the Teva Mountain Games to be held June 2-5, 2011 in Vail, Colorado. The Games are the nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art, music and the mountain lifestyle
Nordstrom Increases Dividend
Nordstrom, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, an increase of 15% over the previous quarter's dividend…
TJX Q4 Earnings Fall 15%
TJX Cos.' fourth-quarter profit fell 15% as charges related to closure of the A.J. Wright chain offset a bigger-than-expected increase in revenue at its other outlets…
Luxottica Acquires Two Sunglass Chains in Mexico
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Sunglass Hut, announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Stanza and High Tech, two sunglass specialty retail chains totaling more than 70 stores in Mexico…
Timberland’s Q4 EPS Double on 26.7% Sales Growth
The Timberland Company reported that global wholesale sales growth greatly outpaced that of direct-to-consumer sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, with strong performance of its men's footwear and SmartWool business in North America. Sal