RECALL: Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
The CPSC and K2 Sports, Inc. are recalling approximately 7,400 pairs of Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings. Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced,
Hibbet Sports President Priddy Resigns
Hibbett Sports, Inc. President Brian N. Priddy has resigned to pursue other interests. Priddy's duties will be distributed among the company's senior management…
RECALL: NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats
THe CPSC and NRS are recalling approximately 1,000 NRS Sea Kayak Paddle Floats. The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. NRS has received five reports of paddle floats breaking and
RECALL: Innovative Scuba Swivels
Innovative Scuba Concepts, Inc. and the CPSC are recalling approximately 170 HO110 Swivels for Scuba Regulators. The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving, resulting in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's
Holding and Purdy Partner for New Sales Agency
Bob Holding, senior VP at Arc’teryx, is partnering with Jim Purdy, principle of Purdy Associates to form a new sales agency for the Pacific Northwest, Waypoint Outdoor. The new agency combines Holding’s extensive brand building experience at Patagonia an
Vaude to Launch New Footwear Line
Vaude will be launching a new footwear line that will be backed by a specially devised custom-fitting shoe design. The company has brought together a new team that been working on the line for two years. VAUDE product manager Marco Lachner and his orthopa
Freestyle Brings Marketing Team In-House
Freestyle has launched a broad initiative to restructure its business bringing all sales, sales support, marketing and graphic design in-house to its Newport Beach headquarters. The company also expands its print and online advertising efforts, and secure
NGF: April Soft for Nation’s Golf Courses
According to the National Golf Foundation, the gains seen in March were dashed by a 15.1% decrease in rounds played in April won a same-store basis, primarily due to poor weather. The year-to-date figure of -9.0% is the worst performance for the same time
SylvanSport Taps JDPR for PR Effort
SylvanSport selected Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) as their Public Relations agency-of-record. JDPR will provide overall brand support, strategic planning, and media relations campaigns in national trade and consumer media channels…
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Nike to Once Again Produce Soccer Balls in Pakistan
Nike, Inc. will resume Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry, the company said in a release. Nike's agreement with its new contract factory, Silver Star
Famous Footwear Posts 7.6% Q1 Sales Gains
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported consolidated first quarter net sales of $566.3 million, a decrease of 1.6% from $575.5 million in same period last year. Net earnings were $9.6 million down from $10.0 million in the prior-year period. Total sales at Fam
Execute Sports Outlines Plan for 2007
Execute Sports Inc. announced several strategic initiatives for the rest of 2007 and summarized key achievements for the past 18 months including the closures of Eagle Rider clothing, Kampus wakeskates and Collective Development bags as well as office and
Shoe Carnival Q1 Earnings Slip on Tough Retail Environment
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the first quarter were $7.3 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $7.4 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, for the prior year first quarter ended April 29, 2006. Net sales decreased 1
