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RECALL: 9,600 Columbia Omni-Heat Jackets

Columbia Sportswear is recalling about 9,600 of its 2012 Omni-Heat heated jackets in the United States and 640 in Canada because the heated inner wrist cuff can overheat and pose a burn hazard…

Callaway’s Revenues Slump in Q4

Callaway Golf Co. reported revenues slid 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter, to $118 million. The operating loss grew to $71 million from $50 million a year earlier but were in line with prior guidance. Callaway estimates full year 2013 net sales of appro

Winter Mountain Games Expand Snow Biking Events

The Winter Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer has added Cross Country Mountain Biking to the 2013 schedule, along with the traditional On-Snow Bike Crit, Dual Slalom Bike and Best Trick Bike events. Each of the mountain bike events at the 2013 Winter

Shock Doctor Enters Insoles Category

Shock Doctor, best known for its mouthguards, is moving into the insoles category. The Performance Sport Insoles collection is designed to meet the specific needs of team sport athletes, including specific styles for Cleat (football, baseball and soccer)

Pensole Footwear Launches Footwear Design Courses

Pensole Footwear Design Academy, based in Portland, OR, announced the launch of a series of professional development courses by the name of Pensole Capsoles. The courses will be held in conjunction with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and the NW/NE Appare

Brooks Sports Shifts Organizational Structure

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced it will realign its organization, creating global functions while managing its business divisions by geography. Effective Feb. 1, Brooks Sports will officially change its structure to support four key global functions: produc

NRF Forecasts Slower Retail Sales Growth in 2013

The National Retail Federation projected retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, will increase 3.4 percent, or slightly less than the preliminary 4.2 percent growth seen in 2012. The association said consumers will adj