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Gildan’s San Marcos Factory Hit by Fire
One of Gildan Activewear, Inc.'s sewing facilities, located in San Marcos, Nicaragua, has been destroyed by a fire. No Gildan employees were injured, and at this stage the company's assessment is that the economic impact to Gildan is expected to
Fisheries Conservation Act Passes Senate
The full Senate approved the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006, which moved forward with strong bipartisan support. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) successfully lead the effort to reauthorize the act which bears
OIWC Looks for Pioneering Women in the Bike Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the first annual Pioneering Woman Award for the bike industry. This award honors women in the industry who have furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitme
Exel Hires Scream Agency
Scream Agency has been hired by Exel Sports N.A. Scream Agency will develop a comprehensive set of communication materials including: brand positioning, marketing planning, sales collateral and consumer pieces as well as an aggressive PR strategy.
REI to Open Third San Diego Area Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Chula Vista, Calif., at the Otay Ranch Town Center at the intersection of Eastlake and Olympic Parkways in the fall of 2006. The 26,000 square-foot store will employ about 55 full- and part-time staff.
Everlast to Produce Co-Branded Rocky Collection
Everlast Worldwide Inc. entered a new licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to produce a co-branded Everlast/Rocky sporting goods and toy collection to include youth boxing equipment, heavy bags, and inflatables. The collection will launch in Oct
Golf Galaxy Q1 Sales Jump 40.9%
Golf Galaxy, Inc. saw net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increase 40.9% to $82.5 million from $58.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 1.0% for the fiscal first quarter on top of an increase of 10.5
Oakley to Re-Brand Sunglass Retail Chains
Oakley, Inc. wil begin a strategic initiative to create the second largest U.S. sunglass specialty retail chain by re-branding its multi-brand, sunglass specialty retail store concepts under one name: 'Sunglass Icon.'
Gildan Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Gildan Activewear Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the equity of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The total purchase price, including the assumption of all of Kentucky Derby's debt, is approxima
Aura Performance Footwear Elects Board
Aura Performance Footwear recently named its new Board of Directors at its first meeting in Providence, RI. The new Board will consist of F Chris Nelson, from Rhode Island Textile, Co.; Thomas Kean, Jr., NJ State Senator who recently won the NJ Republica
Collective Licensing Renew Canadian Airwalk License with RMP
Collective Licensing, LLC, owner of the Airwalk, genetic, Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, and other brands, has renewed its licensing agreement with RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. for the Airwalk brand. RMP will continue to lead the sales and
BIKE Athletic Inks Endorsement Deal with Takeo Spikes
BIKE Athletic has signed Buffalo Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes, a nine-year veteran and two-time pro bowl linebacker, to be the face of the brand. Spikes’ endorsement contract is part of the BIKE rebranding effort…
OIA and NPS Jointly Announce New Management Policy Draft
Outdoor Industry Association President Frank Hugelmeyer joined U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne today at a press conference announcing a vastly improved draft of the National Park Service's management policies. The NPS management policies pro
Yue Yuen Sales and Profits Jump During First Half
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited first half, which ended 31st March, 2006, turnover surged 16.5% to $1.72 billion and net profit increased by 15.1% to $168.3 million. The Group has produced a total of 96.6 million pairs of shoes, an increase of 6.9% c
Esquif Canoes Adds Heikenen to Sales Team
Esquif Canoes hired Brian Heikenen, based out of Madison, WI, as Mid Western US Sales Representative. Brian comes to Esquif Canoes with experience in retail and open boat instruction with some of the leading Paddlesports Specialty shops in the Midwest. B
