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Leupold Drops Suit Against Zeiss
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. comfirmed in a release that it has dropped its lawsuit against Carl Zeiss Optical, Inc. for patent infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Zeiss and two other defendants infringe on a patent that Leupold & Stevens holds involving Tr
Outdoor Channel’s CFO Burke Resigns
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Shad Burke has tendered his resignation as the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2010, for personal reasons…
Lotto to Sponsor San Diego Boca Soccer Club
San Diego Boca football club announced a two-year agreement with Lotto Team Sport to be the gear and merchandise supplier for next year's National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season…
G-III Apparel Group Returns to 4th-Quarter Profit
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. sales grew 13.6% in the three-month period ended Jan. 31, to $193.8 million from $170.7 million during the comparable period last year. Net income was $9 million, or 49 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $32.1 million, or $
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos Among Most Ethical Companies
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos made Ethisphere Institute's list of the 100 most ethical companies in the world for 2010…
Fed Issues New Regulations on Gift Cards
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced final rules to restrict the fees and expiration dates that may apply to gift cards – a significant source of profit growth in recent years for retailers. The rules protect consumers from certain unexpected co
Sports Associations Form Research Council
Seven of the major governing bodies and trade associations in the sports, fitness, outdoor, and leisure industry have formed a research partnership — The Physical Activity Council (PAC). The goal of the partnership is to identify key trends in sports, f
Faytex Appoints International Sales Manager
Faytex, the textile concern based in Weymouth, MA, appointed William “Bill” Pickett to the newly created position of international sales manager to help mine new and renewed interest in Dri-Lex and Eco Dri-Lex, in particular, outside the U.S…
Trade Groups Form Physical Activity Council to Research Participation
Seven of the major governing bodies and trade associations in the sports, fitness, outdoor, and leisure industry have formed a research partnership – The Physical Activity Council (PAC), which will release findings from a major survey later this month…
Taipei Cycle 2010 Draws Record Number of Exhibitors
Taipei Cycle 2010 has drawn a record 894 exhibitors to Taiwan this week. They will be occupying 3,018 booths. That represents growth of 17.3% and 4.5% respectively from last year, according to the Taiwan External Development Council (TAITRA), chief organi
Peak Sport’s Sales Vault 51.6% in 2009
Peak Sport Products Co., Limited reported sales jumped 51.6% to RMB3,094.9 million ($453.3 million). The increase was mainly due to increased demand for Peak's products and continued expansion of its distribution network across China…
Grants Awarded to Make Five Cities More Bike Friendly
Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced this year's REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards. The grants went to groups in five cities, includ
Outdoor Lobby Urges Senate to Act on Climate Change
Seventy-five outdoor businesses, the Outdoor Industry Association, Outdoor Alliance and the National Parks Conservation Association have signed on to a letter calling on Congress to protect public lands from climate change impacts. The letter argues that
Steve Murray Leaving Vans for Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Tedford Marlow, president, Urban Outfitters Brand, will retire and be succeeded by Steve Murray on April 12, 2010. Murray has been president, VF Action Sports Coalition since February 2009 overseeing the Vans and Reef
Tiger Woods to Return to Golf
Tiger Woods announced plans to return to competitive golf at the Masters next month. While several sponsors have terminated their relationship with the golfer, companies that banked more directly on his athletic prowess, such as Nike Inc. and Electronic A
