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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…
Former Macy’s Exec Becomes Steve and Barry’s CEO
Steve & Barry's appointed Harold “Hal” Kahn as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kahn has worked in the retail business for 35 years, including 10 years as chairman and CEO of Macy's East, a division of Macy's, before leaving
OBIT: Deer Valley Founder Edgar Stern
Deer Valley Resort Founder Edgar B. Stern Jr. passed away Oct. 12, 2008, in Seattle, WA at the age of 86. “The operation of Deer Valley will remain unchanged,” said President and GM Bob Wheaton. “With the assistance of his son Lessing who took over as Cha
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees 14.8% Q3 Sales Gain
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported net income rose 3% in the third quarter ended September 27, to $1.35 million, or 24 cents a share, from $1.13 million, or 20 cents, in 2007. Revenues climbed 14.8% to $9.12 million from $7.95 mil
SGMA Warns About Changes from Product Safety Act
In a statement, the SGMA alerted its members that November 12 is the first in a series of critical dates regarding the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The industry association warned that non-compliance with the Act may put a company
