Fiskars Outdoor Hires VP, Commercial Sales
Fiskars Outdoor – Americas, the parent of Gerber and Brunton, said Keith E. Paxton had joined their team as the Vice-President of Commercial Sales, effective March 2009. Paxton's responsibilities include leadership of the American Sales Team, market
Buff Creates Private Label for Eddie Bauer
Original Buff, the manufacturer of outdoor headwear, said it will be part of the team creating the Eddie Bauer/Whittaker Mountaineering First Ascent apparel and gear line launching this spring 2009…
Recall: Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 14,00 Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles. The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider…
Second Largest Mall Operator Lands in Bankruptcy Court
General Growth Properties Inc. filed the biggest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history last week after amassing $27 billion in debt during an acquisition spree that turned it into the second-largest shopping mall owner in the U.S. The company listed $29.
Retail Import Volume Hits Lowest Level in Seven Years, but NRF Sees Light
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports hit its lowest level in seven years in February as the number of containers dropped below the one million mark for the first time in half a decade, according to the monthly Port Tracker repo
Jarden Corp. Sees Q1 Above Wall Street Forecasts
Jarden Corp., the parent company of Coleman, K2, Marmot, Volkl and other outdoor brands, said it expects revenue for the first quarter of 2009 to be approximately $1.14 billion as compared to $1.22 billion in the prior year period…
OBIT: Dick Baker
Dick Baker, the longtime apparel and beach/surf apparel executive, passed away last week after a two-year battle with cancer. Baker is perhaps best known for reviving the Op (Ocean Pacific) label in the late 90’s until the brand was sold to Warnaco Group
Nautilus Goes After Counterfeiters
Nautilus, Inc. has filed suit against importer/distributor, SC Excel Technology, Inc. (dba Duro Fitness) of Montreal, Canada and obtained an Anton Piller order to enter its premises and seize counterfeit goods and relevant records. An Anton Piller order i
NSGA: Walking Continues to Grow
Exercise walking remained the No. 1 `activity in 2008 with another burst of new participants taking on the sport. Big gains were also seen in exercising with equipment, bicycle riding, and running/jogging, according to NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation
Gwen Manto Exits Dick’s SG
Gwen Manto left her role as EVP and chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., effective April 13. According to a filing with the SEC, DKS does not expect to replace her in this position but will instead realign its merchandising org
Sales Reps See New Challenges in Today’s Market
Sales reps have traditionally been vital in bringing new brands and ideas to the outdoor marketplace, but their role in recent years has changed as a result of consolidation and advancements in technology. Reps are now increasingly asked to help manage in
Suunto Acquires Tacktick
Suunto, the manufacturer of sports precision instruments owned by Amer Sports Group, announced the acquisition of UK-based Tacktick Ltd, manufacturer of wireless marine sensors, instruments and displays. Terms were not disclosed. No changes are envisioned
New Bill Expected to Tax Online Retail
A bill expected to be introduced in Congress early next week by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-MA) could eliminate the days of tax-free Internet shopping. The exact language of the bill has not yet been revealed…
Doerr Named Interim President of Pure Fishing
Pure Fishing said CEO John Doerr will serve as Interim President, effective immediately. Doerr will occupy the post during Pure Fishing's search for a permanent replacement to Terry Carlson, who recently left the company…
Smith and Wesson, USA Shooting Team Up
Smith & Wesson Corp., said the company will team up with USA Shooting to sponsor training clinics for top junior qualifiers as part of the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships taking place April 15-20, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO…
