RECALL:Tippmann Markers
Tippmann Sports, in cooperation with the U.S. CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of about 13,000 A-5 Paintball Markers. Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has be
Quiksilver Inc. Sees Losses Widen in Q1 on Weakness in Americas Region
With the Rossignol debacle all but forgotten and an impressive fiscal 2008 fading quickly in the rearview mirror, Quiksilver, Inc. has turned its effort to improving liquidity and improving capital structure in what has been a tumultuous market environmen
RECALL: 2009 Electra Bicycles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Electra Bicycle Company LLC have issued a voluntary recall of 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays…
More Changes Hit the Outdoor Retail Market
The Outdoor retail landscape saw some significant shifts over the past weeks with changes ranging from store closures to lawsuits to name changes…
Wolverine Names President, Outdoor Group
Wolverine World Wide has appointed James D. Zwiers to the position of President, Outdoor Group. The company's Outdoor Group consists of the Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia Footwear brands…
Imperial Headwear Adds New Accounts
Imperial Headwear said that since Jan. 1, 2009 the company has opened 162 new accounts, over 55 of those accounts come from the golf market alone. Imperial, based in Denver, has also performed well in the resort, corporate and tennis markets, nationally a
Crocs Names Managing Director, Europe
Crocs appointed Robin Akeroyd as managing director of Crocs Europe BV. He succeeds Dick Wijsman, who established the company in Europe four years ago and will continue his work at Crocs in a global position. Akeroyd has been the Deputy Managing Director o
RECALL: 2009 Electra Bicycles with Front Trays
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company LLC of Vista, CA, has issued a voluntary recall of 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless othe
Golfsmith Recognized for E-commerce
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.s website was recognized as one of the top retail web sites for customer service and overall customer experience. The two mystery shopping studies, conducted by the e-tailing group, each benchmarked 100 retail web sit
Golfsmith’s Website Earns Recognition
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.s website was recognized as one of the top retail web sites for customer service and overall customer experience. The two mystery shopping studies, conducted by the e-tailing group, each benchmarked 100 retail web sit
$26 Million in Wetland Grants Awarded
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said the the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved more than $26 million in grants to protect and restore more than 200,000 acres of wetland areas and wildlife habitat in the United States and Mexico…
SGMA: Sporting Goods Sales Down 3.2% in 2008
According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2009 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and recreational transport items in the U.S. totaled $
Lacrosse Tour Hits the Road
Powell Bros. Lacrosse Camps, 2009 “Takin’ It To Fields Tour,” will be visiting lacrosse fields across America beginning June 1st at Whitlock Fields in Georgia and ending on August 6th at the Golden Goal Tournament Park in Fort Ann, NY…
Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi
Russell Launches Fact-Finding Trip to Honduras
Russell Athletic said it has invited the presidents and chancellors of approximately 20 colleges and universities that have cancelled contracts with the company on a fact-finding trip to Honduras to see the truth about the company's factory condition
