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Timex Adds Athletic Marketing Group
Timex has joined into a partnership with Athletic Marketing Group for its sales ventures in the Midwest territory…
Real GDP Decreased 0.3% in Q3
Real gross domestic product (GDP) – the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States – decreased at an annual rate of 0.3% in the third quarter of 2008, according to advance estimates released by the Bureau of E
Timberland Q3 Revenues Slide 2.2%
The Timberland Co. reported third quarter revenues slid 2.2% to $423.6 million as declines in Timberland brand apparel were partially offset by strong growth in Timberland PRO series footwear and SmartWool. Net earnings rose 18.5% to $30.7 million, or 52
Women’s Coalition Solicits Awards Nominees
The Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is now accepting nominations for two awards supporting women in the Snowsports Industry. The winners of the 2009 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards will be announced at the upcoming SIA Tradeshow…
Helly Hansen Signs with bluesign technologies
Helly Hansen has become a member of bluesign technologies ag. As a bluesign member, Helly Hansen will have access to solutions regarding environment, health and safety (EHS) issues including…
RECALL: Shimano Bicycle Wheels
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Shimano American Corp., of Irving, CA, announced a voluntary recall of about 275 Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher wheels for bicycles. According to the agency, the rim surface and spoke hole
OrthoLite, Oakley Join Forces
OrthoLite, a manufacturer of open cell foam insoles, has partnered with Oakley to produce insoles for its new 2008 outdoor footwear line…
Bushnell Promotes Lipham to President
Blake Lipham has been named president of Bushnell Outdoor Products, manufacturers of Serengeti and Bollé eyewear. He will also continue in his role as CFO. Bushnell's board also named current director Robert L. Caulk to the role of chairman…
West Marine Sees 4.7% Q3 Comp Decline
West Marine Inc. reported sales dropped 4.3% in the third quarter ended Sept. 27, to $180.2 million. Comparable store sales were down 4.7%. The boating retailer also reported a 45.2% drop in earnings and lowered its guidance for the year…
Russell Partners with the NBA as Official Institutional Uniforms
Russell Athletic reached an agreement to become the NBA's official institutional uniform provider. This designation grants Russell Athletic exclusivity to utilize NBA, WNBA and NBA D-League team names and logos on institutional jerseys, shorts and t-
OIA Eco Working Group Begins Development of Eco Index
Fifty members of the OIA Eco Working Group (EWG) met in Boston last week to begin the hard work of hammering out the process for developing the outdoor industry's first Eco Index. The meeting’s objectives were to develop a shared vision and understan
Gear 2000, Rawlings Reach Patent Infringement Agreement
Gear 2000 has reached an agreement to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. The settlement provides for the dismissal of the pending patent litigation without prejudice…
VF Corp. Q3 Net Climbs 11.8%; Slashes Q4 Guidance
VF Corp. saw an 11.8% gain in third quarter earnings on a 6% revenue gain. However, due to a “significant deepening of the global financial crisis and worsening economic conditions taking a heavy toll on consumer confidence and spending in many markets ar
Bushnell to Acquire Ultroptic S.A.
Bushnell signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultroptic S.A of Barcelona, Spain via the Bushnell wholly-owned subsidiary Bushnell Outdoor Products SAS. Ultroptics is currently a Bushnell distributor and handles the full line of Bollé and Serengeti eye
American Recreation Products Hires Director of Marketing
Matt Sungy has been named marketing director with American Recreation Products (ARP). Sungy officially started on Oct. 1, working from ARP’s Boulder offices, assuming full marketing responsibilities for Kelty, Slumberjack and Sierra Designs brands…
