RECALL: Rossignol Cross-Country Boots
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have issued a voluntary recall of Rossignol Cross-Country Boots. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The boot's sole could separate from
InterMedia Outdoors and Trout Unlimited Partner Up
InterMedia Outdoors (IMO) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have signed a long-term cooperative agreement reaching across both organizations' media platforms. As part of the deal, IMO's Sportsman Channel will become the exclusive home to TU's On The
Study: Physically Fit Kids Get Better Grades in School
Physically fit elementary- and middle-school students perform better academically than their out-of-shape classmates, according to a study carried out in the New York City school system…
CIT Group Facing Liquidity Crisis
CIT Group, the largest factoring company involved with the soft goods industry, is facing a liquidity crisis. The Wall Street Journal reported that CIT has $2.7 billion in debt that comes due this year, and said some analysts have speculated the company m
VF Corp. Becomes Possible Bidder for Eddie Bauer
VF Corp, the parent of The North Face and Vans, may be a possible bidder in the bankruptcy auction for the assets of Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc., according to a court document…
New Balance Parters with Major League Lacrosse for Boys and Girls Clubs
New Balance has partnered with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) to raise funds and awareness for Boys and Girls Clubs in participating MLL markets…
Steve Madden Acquires Certain Assets of SML Brands
Steve Madden has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets constituting the Zone 88 and Shakedown Street lines of SML Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Aimee Lynn, Inc. SML Brands designs and markets primarily private label accessories, prin
NFWF and Perdue Announce New Chesapeake Partnership
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced a new partnership with Perdue, the East Coast's leading poultry provider, to help restore the Chesapeake Bay…
KEEN Launches Promotion for Retailers: HybridLife Days
KEEN Inc. has launched KEEN HybridLife Days, a new in-store initiative taking place in 14 retail stores across the country, including Kirkhams, Footwise and Gazelle Sports…
Sellmark Expanding Workforce
Sellmark Corporation announces plans to expand its workforce by hiring new employees in sales, shipping and receiving, as well as other departments. Sellmark currently has 29 employees and will expand its workforce by 20% within the next few months and ov
Doerr Named President/CEO of Pure Fishing
Pure Fishing said John T. Doerr has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Doerr had been acting as the Interim President for the past three months. James E. Lillie, President and COO of parent company Jarden Corporation, made the announceme
REI Reduces Environmental Footprint through Energy Investments
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced multiple stewardship investments the co-op is integrating in 2009 to further reduce its impacts on the environment. These strategic efforts focus on solar energy, renewable power sources and energy reduction me
Outdoor Retailer Creates Tribal Gathering Areas and Events
The Outdoor Retailer trade show said it continues to develop business community centers for specific segments in the active outdoor marketplace, concentrating energy in zones with like-minded exhibitors, advocacy groups, endemic media, dealer activities a
NRA: 2/3 of State Attorneys General File Amicus Brief Supporting 2nd Amendment Incorporation
Two-thirds of the nation’s attorneys general have filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in the case of NRA v. Chicago and hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the Due Process Claus
CCRKBA Responds to Poll Suggesting Americans Fear Gun Control
A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 57% of American citizens believe gun sales are up over the past several months because of widespread fears that the government will tighten restrictions on gun ownership, according to a release by the Citizens Committe fo
