Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity
With approximately 9 million people in the U.S. participating in rock climbing, a new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a 63% increase in the number o
ATK Awarded $20 Million to Deliver Load-Bearing Vests for the U.S. Marine Corps
Alliant Techsystems has received a $20 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce Scalable Plate Carriers and components, according to a release by the company. The Scalable Plate Carriers(SPC) are scheduled for delivery by the end of January 201
New Era Cap Acquires 5th and Ocean
New Era Cap Co., Inc. has acquired 5th & Ocean, the privately held licensed sports apparel manufacturer in Miami best known for its women's styles. The acquisition is expected to help New Era further expand into sports and fashion apparel. Terms were
Nike Names Allaker Umbro President
Nike Inc. announced that Jim Allaker, currently vice president and general manager of Nike UK and Ireland, will become the new CEO and president of Umbro Ltd. He replaces Matthew Cook, who left the company to pursue other opportunities…
Class Action Suit Claiming “Misrepresenation” Filed Against Ruger
Shalov Stone Bonner & Rocco LLP issued a press release announcing a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of purchasers of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. common stock between April 23, 2007 and October 29, 2007, inclusive…
Nike Canada to Sponsor Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Nike Canada Corp. and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced that Nike has been named the Official Supplier of high performance sporting goods for the upcoming Games and introduced Team Canada
Crocs Settles Lawsuit with Australian Shoe Concern
Crocs and Australia Unlimited, maker of the NothinZ lightweight ergonomic clog, agreed to settle all outstanding litigation between the parties by filing for dismissal of all claims and counterclaims…
Cabela’s Credit Card Business Weakens
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cabela's Inc. said its credit card business' gross charge-offs rose in July. Gross charge-offs — accounts receivable that will likely not be collected and be written off — rose
Russell Corp. Jobs Headed to Kentucky from Alabama
Fruit of the Loom has announced it will relocate more than 270 apparel jobs from Alexander City and Monroeville in Alabama to its headquarters in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Positions affected include 218 Russell Corporation employees in Alexander City and 5
Brother Introduces Garment Printer Print Head Cleaning Service
The Brother International Corporation Industrial Products Division said it is now offering a new print head cleaning service for their GT-541 and GT-782 garment printers that would help to virtually eliminate production down time, and in some cases, the e
Warnaco Sees Timing Issues, Economy Cut into Q2 Swimwear Sales
Warnaco, Inc. reported that second quarter net revenues fell 9% to $455.9 million and declined 0.5% in constant dollars compared to the prior year quarter. Swimwear Group net revenues, whihc includes the Speedo brand business in the U.S., fell 9% to $74.
Runner’s World Launches iPhone App to Drive Traffic to Local Specialty Shops
Runner’s World will bring its shoe guides to a new iPhone application. The Nike-sponsored “Runner’s World Shoe Shop” is a one-click concierge service that offers reviews from the RW Shoe Lab, shoe-buying advice, and the ability to purchase shoes at a loca
Dorel Bike Division Revenues Rise in Second Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc., the parent company of some of the biggest brand names in cycling products, reported that total revenues for second quarter ended June 30 declined 7.2% to $551.1 million from $593.7 million for the same period a year ago. Second qua
Millet to Launch Rope Recycling Program
Millet has teamed up with the polyamide recycling company, Rhodia to develop a system for recovering and re-using polyamide waste. Consumers are asked to return used ropes to retailers in exchange for a discount on a new Millet rope. Any brand of rope
BPI Expands Sales Dept.
BPI has announced the addition of Megan Schaap to the BPI team. Megan is joining the company in a sales assistant capacity and has been brought in to further strengthen the sales and management team. Schaap brings with her a strong background in account
