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Poll Shows Fishing Still a Popular Family Activity

A poll recently conducted by the Southwick Associates shows that in spite of other interests, such as computer games and sports, fishing with a son, daughter other child in has remained a popular activity for all ages…

Dahon Celebrates Opening of New Chinese Factory

Dahon, the world's largest producer and marketer of folding bikes, celebrated its move to larger manufacturing facilities earlier this month that will enable it to double production to 1 million bikes a year…

Warrior Comments on NOCSAE De-Certification

Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was “disappointed” with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet…

BackJoy Gains Minority Investment

BackJoy Orthotics, LLC. has received a minority investment from Sandbridge Capital, which recently took a stake in Rossignol. BackJoy is best known for its SitSmart Pro seat accessory that supports the back but has expanded into footwear, sports bras, spo

Ugg Enhances Counterfeit Measures

Ugg Australia re-launched its online consumer counterfeit education section with a specially created “Ensure Authenticity” link to emphasize the importance of buying genuine Ugg Australia products from authorized retailers this holiday season…

Timberland Announces Q3 2014 CSR Performance

Timberland reduced its use of volatile organic compounds in the third quarter, although factory compliance was off slightly, according to its latest Corporate Social Responsibility performance update…

Nike to Continue USOC Sponsorship Through 2020

The United States Olympic Committee and Nike, Inc. announced the extension of Nike’s sponsorship of the USOC through 2020. This extension includes providing footwear and apparel for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including the medal stand uni

OMsignal Ships Biometric Smartwear, Launches iOS App

OMsignal, the Montreal startup that raised $10 million from private equity investors this summer, began shipping the first edition of its Biometric Smartwear to pre-order customers and launched its iOS app in the Apple App Store…

Gregory Heads Into 2015 with New Designer and DC

Gregory, the pack maker acquired this summer by Samsonite International SA, said its new distribution center in Jacksonville, FL is operational and that it has added a designer to its product development team…