Fisher-Price Recalls Scooters and Mini Bikes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in voluntary cooperation with Fisher-Price is recalling Power Wheels Lightning PAC Scooters and Power Wheels MX3 Mini Bikes. Roughly 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes are affected by the recall…
Razor Recalls Scooters Due to Two Defects
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Razor USA recalled about 246,000 electric scooters due to a weld which can break, and roughly 584,000 Razor USA PowMax Battery Chargers, manufactured by Leadman Electronic Co. Both items were manufactured in Chi
Snowboard Boot Category Manager — K2 Sports
K2 Sports, a leading provider of performance sports equipment is seeking a qualified Snowboard Boot Category Manager based at our world headquarters on Vashon Island, WA. This individual will manage the line assortment plan, functional and aestheti
Sew Cal Logo Acquires Action Shirts
Sew Cal Logo, Inc., a Southern California-based film wardrobe, hat, and surf wear manufacturing company, has acquired the assets of Action Shirts for cash and stock. The company, also known as “Hangtime,” has been a Huntington Beach icon since 1978…
Boa Tech Names Marty Carrigan as VP of Sales and Marketing
Boa Technology, Inc. announced the appointment of Marty Carrigan, as VP of sales and marketing. In his new role at Boa Technology Inc., Carrigan will be responsible for global sales and marketing efforts and driving Boa’s vision to be the worlds leader i
Forzani Posts Q1 Loss on 4.3% Comp Store Decline
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported that total revenue for the first quarter ended May 1 increased 4.2% to CN$238.2 million over the same period last year, due primarily to the acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited on January 31, 2005. Corporate sote
Lafuma Takes Control of Oxbow…
Lafuma has completed its initial acquisition of Oxbow from the majority shareholder, Teahupoo, gaining 63.7% ownership of the company. Lafuma will now submit a draft standing offer at a price of €10.75 per OXBOW share cum-dividend and as a result OXBOW’s
Etonic Products Under One Roof Again…
Etonic will bring its running and walking division in-house and has tapped design consultant Martin Keen, the original designer of Keen footwear, to help design the new product. In a release, the company said that the shoes will begin shipping to retailer
Merrell Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Patagonia…
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide have inked a licensing agreement under which WWW’s Merrell brand will design, manufacture and market under the Patagonia name with rights to Water Girl and Lotus Designs. The first product line is expected at retail in s
Nike Goes After Alleged Counterfeiters in Florida…
Nike, Inc. filed suit against a Florida man and his partner in North Carolina for trademark infringement and counterfeiting. The suit, filed on May 27 in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Fla., alleges that Kevin Lance of Bradenton, Fla. and his company Lance
Scott Kaier Joins Pale Morning Media
After months of courtship and waffling, Pale Morning Media LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Kaier as a full-time staff addition. A veteran of the outdoor retailing arena with more than eight years of floor and management experience, Kaier b
Rawlings Sues Nike for Basketball Patent Infringement…
Rawlings Sports Goods Company, Inc., now a subsidiary of K2 Inc., has filed suit against Nike, Inc. in U.S. District Court in Missouri for patent infringement. The claim, filed on May 27, is based on Nike’s alleged infringement of Rawlings’ patent for a
Oakley Adds Two to Board of Directors
Oakley, Inc. announced that on June 3, 2005, Greg Trojan and Colombe Nicholas were added to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Trojan currently serves as the CEO of House of Blues (HOB) Entertainment and its divisions and Ms. Nicholas, former pre
Stride Rite Sees Big Opportunity for Saucony in the Children’s Business…
The deal announced last week that saw The Stride Rite Corporation acquire Saucony, Inc. brings to close a twelve-month period that saw a frenetic pace of consolidation in the athletic footwear sector, highlighted by VF Corp’s acquisition of Vans and Reef
Brown Shoe Co. on Major Naturalizer Restructuring
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced a series of moves to further strengthen its flagship Naturalizer brand. Brown will close approximately 80 underperforming stores – 60 in the United States and 20 in Canada — in addition to the ten closed in the first q
