New Newsletter to Focus on Concussion Litigation
Hackney Publications launched Concussion Litigation Reporter (CLR), a monthly e-newsletter that will serve as a subscription-based component of its Concussion Policy & the Law “blog.” Paul D. Anderson, founder of the blog NFL Concussion Litigation, will e
OBIT: Michael Ybarra Perishes in Sierra Nevada
Outdoor adventurer and writer Michael J. Ybarra, who contributed regularly to the Wall Street Journal, died last weekend while climbing solo in the Sierra Nevada…
SRAM’s Neufeld Honored by Cycling Embassy of Denmark
Randy Neufeld was awarded with the Cycling Embassy of Denmark’s Leadership Award for Cycling Promotion 2012 at the Velo-City 2012 Global Conference…
Report: Bids Arriving for Dr Martens
Pamplona Capital Management LLP may make a takeover bid of as much as 200 million pounds ($314 million) for Dr Martens, the Sunday Times reported. Dr Martens, which hired Rothschild to help it find a buyer, may also get bids from Warburg Pincus LLC and El
Nemo Equipment Discloses Recent Hires
Nemo Equipment, Inc., which recently relocated to a larger headquarters in coastal New Hampshire, disclosed that it has added six new employees with five of those filling new positions. The company has hired a CFO, a senior director of marketing, a custo
Lilypond Names Sales Agencies
Lilypond, a maker of premium bags, totes and accessories for women, has hired new sales representatives…
Albany International Closes Primaloft Sale
Albany International Corp. completed the sale of the assets of its Primaloft Products business to a management led buyout group for $37.9 million June 29, according to papers filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
Mammut Names New Sales and Channel Management Executives
Mammut Sports Group named a new chief sales officer to replace Michel Tobler, who will resign effective the end of August to pursue professional sailing. It also named
former Raichle brand manager Stefan Merkt to a new position of chief channel managemen
Plangea Acquires Assets of Molehill Mountain Equipment
Plangea Inc., which specializes in making sun protection apparel for kids, has acquired the assets of Molehill Mountain Equipment, which focuses on making cold weather aparel for kids…
Cincinnati Start-up Company Launches Site for Sharing Outdoor Adventures
Venturepax, an interactive Web application that lets outdoor enthusiasts discover and share adventures through stories, photos and videos, has been launched nationwide. The Cincinnati start-up company's core belief is that if everyone shares their ad
Outdoor Nation To Expand to 50 State Summits in 2013
Outdoor Nation said it has nearly filled all 2,000 spots at its 10 upcoming regional summits and will expand to a summit in each state in 2013 to keep momentum going in the youth led movement, which aims to reengage American youth in the outdoors…
Concussion Training Bill Passes California State Senate
Assemblymember Mary Hayashi announced that her bill, AB 1451, passed the California State Senate today. AB 1451 will add training on concussions to the first aid certification required of all California high school coaches…
Marine Biologist Urges Fashion, Sports Brands to Develop New Dye Technology
A leading marine biologist said a recently released report on the devastating impact that the textile industry is having on China’s waterways shows the fashion and sporting goods industry urgently need to find less polluting technologies for dyeing
Markee Resigns Position on Dorel Board
Big box retailing veteran Richard Markee has resigned from Dorel Industries Inc.'s board of directors effective June 30 in order to focus on his personal business interests. Markee remains executive chairman of The Vitamin Shoppe and a director of Co
Hong Kong’s Peak Sports Warns Inventory Glut Will Hurt 2012 Sales and Earnings
Peak Sports of Hong Kong warned its shareholders that its unaudited consolidated net profit for the six months ended June 30 and unaudited consolidated net profit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012 are expected to decrease considerably when compared to thos
