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ATTA Prepares for Seattle

Joining more than 70 adventure travel pioneers and experts from five continents, four world-renowned experts representing the fields of cultural anthropology, environmental and wildlife conservation, work-life balance, and archaeology are set to address a

Deuter ‘Inks’ a Deal to Sell Company to Schwanhäußer

The Schwanhäußer Industrial Group, a family-owned company that produces writing instruments under the Stabilo brand name and private label cosmetics, has acquired Deuter Sport GmbH from Michael Franke, who has owned the brand since 1990. Schwanhäußer is a

RECALL: Cervelo R2.5 Bikes and Frames

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cervélo Cycles Inc. are recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured, though

Sport Supply Q4 and 2006 Net More than Doubles

Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported a 3.4% growth in revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter to $24.0 million from $23.2 million last year. Net income jumped 168% to $1.7 million from $621,000 for the fourth quarter last year.For the full year, revenues gre

Nike Launches Armstrong Marketing Campaign for NY Marathon

To mark the 10th anniversary of the day when he was diagnosed with cancer – October 2nd (10/2) – Lance Armstrong and Nike, will launch the “Run Like Lance Challenge,” created to support Armstrong and track his miles as he trains for the 2006 New York City

Saks Completes Parisian Sale

Saks Incorporated has completed the sale of Parisian to Belk, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $285 million in cash…

Lands’ End Names New Chief Marketing Officer

Lands' End appointed Gerard Cunningham as chief marketing officer, reporting to David McCreight, president of the company. As a member of the executive committee, Cunningham will be responsible for leading all marketing activities…

Nike Inc. Fiscal Q1 Profits Down on Tough Comps…

The conversation at Nike, Inc. was very different in the fiscal first quarter this year compared to the same period last year as the company saw gross margins decline, expenses increase, and net income decline for the period ended August 31. Still, the c

Forzani Sees Strong Back-to-School Season…

Following a strong second quarter report three weeks ago, The Forzani Group reported healthy sales and margins for the 2007 “Back to School” selling season. Retail system sales for the six-weeks from July 30 through Sept. 10, 2006 increased 7.0%, while s

Kelly Named President of Russell Athletic

Doug Kelly has been named president of Russell Athletic. He will be responsible for Russell’s retail, team sports, college bookstore, and licensed products businesses, as well as the Bike and Discus Athletic Brands. Kelly has extensive experience managi

Johnson Outdoors Named Official Vendor for ROI

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Division, part of Johnson Outdoors Inc., will be joining the Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI) buying group as an official vendor. ROI is composed of independent, entrepreneurial outdoor retailers.
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BCA Teams With TGR for Training DVD

Backcountry Access (BCA) and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) have teamed up to produce a second training DVD on avalanche rescue. Entitled, “Take Charge: Leading a Group Rescue,” the DVD is scheduled for release this week. The 18-minute DVD was filmed at Jac