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New Report Finds Pregnant Women Should Exercise
Physicians should recommend low to moderate exercise for their pregnant patients, even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy, says a report in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…
Quiksilver to Sell Swimwear in Vending Machines
Quiksilver reached an agreement to sell co-branded, board shorts and bikinis available pool side in automated dispensing machines at Standard Hotels, which has locations are in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, New York, and Spa Miami…
2009 Interbike Exhibitor List on Par with Last Year
Interbike said its 2009 exhibitor list on par with last year with major exhibitors returning. Interbike International Expo and Outdoor Demo is set for Las Vegas the week of September 21-25…
Eastern Mountain Sports Lands New Financing
Eastern Mountain Sports said that in order to facilitate future growth, it closed on new financing totaling $50 million. In addition to raising new equity from existing investors, EMS closed on a new, larger senior credit facility led by Wells Fargo Retai
FGX Intl. Sees Q2 Profits Climb
FGX International, the maker of prescription and sunglasses, reported second-quarter sales increased 12% to $75.1 million from $66.8 million in the second quarter of 2008. Net income from continuing operations increased 54% to $6.1 million, or 27 cents a
Zumiez Reports July Comps Slip 5.6%
Zumiez Inc., announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 1, 2009 decreased 5.6% to $29.9 million, compared to $31.7 million for the four-week period ended August 2, 2008…
American Bird Conservancy Petitions EPA to Ban Import
American Bird Conservancy has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the import of crops containing any residues of 13 pesticides that are banned or restricted for use in the United States…
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Joins PF as National Sponsor
Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health as the organization's newest national sponsor. A world-renowned leader in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of veterinary medicines, Intervet/Schering-Plough Anim
Nordstrom Rack to Open in Tampa by Fall ’10
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it will open a 45,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, in Tampa, Fla. in fall 2010. The new store will be located in the Walter's Crossing neighborhood at the intersection o
American Sporting Goods Tom O’Riordan Resigns
American Sporting Goods announced that Tom O'Riordan, chief executive officer and president, has resigned from the company effective immediately. Chairman Jerry Turner will take the reins and continue to guide the company as it enters its 25th year i
OIA: Outdoor Sales Slip 2% in June
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) dropped 2% compared to last June, moving from $388,5 million to $382.5 million, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline R
Garmin’s Second Quarter Earnings Slide
Garmin Ltd. reported second-quarter earnings slid 36.% to $161.9 million, or 81 cents a share, from $256.1 million, or $1.19, a year ago. Total revenue of $669 million, down 27% from $912 million in second quarter 2008. Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue dec
Alp-n-Rock Names Intl. Sales Manager
Alp-n-Rock named Michael Ryan, industry veteran, to lead its efforts for international sales. Ryan, founder, owner and CEO of Blue Agency will work in tandem with Alp-n-Rock founder Susanne Reich to increase the brand’s presence in the global market place
RECALL: Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
About 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops are being recalled. The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall, possibly striking bystanders…
NFL Licenses Toiletries
The National Football League has partnered with Procter & Gamble in an endorsement deal for toiletries. Under the multi-year pact, P&G will be allowed to use a “Official Locker Room Product of the NFL” label on products including Old Spice deodorant and
