Dermatone Hires New Director of Sales
Dermatone Laboratories Inc., a supplier of sunblock and skin protection to the outdoor industry, has hired a new Director of Sales, Matthew Strzempko. Strzempko will manage the continued growth of Dermatone, working closely with sales reps, national acco
Remington Arms to Redeem Notes
Remington Arms Co., Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011…
Veltec Sports Relaunches Website
Veltec Sports, which owns several cycling brands, launched a newly re-designed website at veltecsports.com. The new site offers improved design, a more user-friendly layout, and expanded product information…
Lands’ End Sponsors Race to Mackinac
Lands' End returns for its seventh year as presenting sponsor of the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. The 101st running of the race sets sail from Chicago on July 18…
Kansas Latest State to Adopt Online Hunter’s Ed. Course
Kansas is the latest state to adopt the HunterExam.com interactive hunter education course as an option to prepare for hunter education certification. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required
Candie’s Extends Partnership with Britney Spears
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. will continue its partnership with Britney Spear for its Candie's brand, which is exclusively sold at Kohl's Department Stores…
Back-to-School Outlook Brightens in New Report
While the market struggles through what looks to be an ugly second quarter at retail, sports and outdoor industry retailers — and eventually vendors — may find some solace in early numbers from a recent survey that reveals that consumers may be keeping th
Les Otten to Run for Governor of Maine
Les Otten, the former CEO of American Skiing Co., announced plans to run for governor of the state of Maine as a Republican. According to his website, Otten's campaign will focus on renewable energy, job creation, efficient government and leadership
VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear NFL Apparel Licensing Case
The Supreme Court agreed last week to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an ap
OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership
While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si
Adidas to Raise €500mm in Bond Issue
Adidas AG is raising €500 million ($694 million) by selling five-year bonds. Adidas is offering investors a yield of 200 basis points more than the benchmark mid-swap rate, according to Bloomberg News…
FWS: Overall Duck Numbers Up in 2009
The preliminary estimate of total ducks from the 2009 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was 42 million, which is 13 percent greater than last year’s estimate and 25% greater than the 1955-2008 average, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ann
K-Swiss Launches Skate Program
K-Swiss announced plans to launch a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, K-Swiss has partnered with a team of design and creative experts including Skate Legend Greg Lutzka, who has signed an extended agreement to serve as th
Everlast Extends International Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide has agreed to new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners — namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports…
