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PUMA to Become Carbon Neutral in 2010
PUMA said will completely offset its own global CO2 emissions in 2010 to become the first carbon neutral company within the sportlifestyle industry. In addition, PUMA will offset emissions deriving from international travel of the PUMA-sponsored national
Hi-Tec Sees European Q1 Sales Jump; Rosario Leaves as Willis Enters
British outdoor and sports brand Hi-Tec is highlighting its growing strength and performance within the athletic and outdoor footwear markets. According to a company release, Hi-Tec’s Athletic footwear sales rose by 63% and Hi-Tec’s Outdoor f
Accell Group Sees Growth in 2010
During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Accell Group N.V. plans to announce that a further growth in turnover and profit is expected for 2010…
West 49 Returns to Profitability
West 49 Inc. reported net income reached Canadian $9 million (U.S. $9mm), or C1 cent a share, rebounding from a loss of $8.5 million (U.S. $8.5mm), or C13 cents, a year ago. Net sales for Canada's leading action sport retailer declined 4.2% to C$205.
Backcountry.com to Support Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
Backcountry.com has committed to be the primary 2010 corporate underwriter of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative's (CFI) Hot Shot trail care crew program…
NHL Expands Knights Apparel Mass Market Retail Right to Canada
The National Hockey League has announced that Knights Apparel, the holder of NHL mass market rights in the U.S. and Europe, will bring NHL-licensed men’s and women’s active wear, outerwear and lifestyle apparel to retail outlets in Canada, inc
GSI Commerce Appoints President of GSI Media
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Stephen Denton has joined the company as president of GSI Media, Inc., where he will oversee the operations and strategic direction of the company. The Pepperjam affiliate network, acquired by GSI last year, will operate u
Skechers to Produce Direct-to-DVD Kids Movies
Skechers is developing two direct-to-DVD cartoon features, entitled “Hydee and the Hy-top” and “Twinkle Toes.” The move follows its subsidiary Skechers Entertainment's deal to produce its first animated-series, “Zevo-3.”…
Chums Relaunches Website
Chums, the eyewear retainer and accessories manufacturer, launched a redesigned website to showcase the company's safety products and to give reps a deeper resource to help pursue new sales opportunities…
Trek Loses Lawsuit Against Winery
Trek Winery, a family-run winery in Novato, CA, won a federal trademark lawsuit filed by Trek Bicycle Corp. over the winery's name…
Cybex Announces ‘Eat, Drink and Drive with Greg Norman’ Promotion
Cybex International, Inc., the exercise equipment manufacturer, announced its “Eat, Drink and Drive with Greg Norman” promotion, providing country clubs, resorts and other facilities that purchase the CYBEX Golf Fitness Sweet Spot solution prior to July 3
Ben Roethlisberger Dumped as Beef Jerky Spokesperson
A Pittsburgh food company has ended its beef jerky sponsorship deal with Ben Roethlisberger following the Steelers quarterback's sexual assault allegations. The company had sold “Big Ben's Beef Jerky” in bags depicting the quarterback at local s
Prince Sports Completes $12 Million Equity Offering
According to an amended Reg D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Prince Sports Management Holdings LLC completed its $11.67 million equity offering of Class A-1A units as part of a refinancing of its business…
GSI Commerce Appoints Marketing Services Chief
GSI Commerce Inc. appointed Chris Saridakis as chief executive officer of the company's marketing services segment. In this capacity, Saridakis will oversee GSI's existing marketing services businesses, e-Dialog and TrueAction…
Obama to Speak Friday at White House Conference on Great Outdoors
The White House media office confirmed that President Obama will kick off a White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors taking place Friday at the Department of Interior. Several outdoor industry executives are expected to attend the event, w
