Dick’s to Close Return Center
Dick's Sporting Goods is closing its 75,000 square foot return center in Conklin, NY in a move to reduce expenses for rent and freight. A spokesman told WBNG News in Binghamton that the warehouse will close by March 31 and twenty jobs are affected…
Hi-Tech Expands Global Outdoor Team
Global Sports and Outdoor brand HI-TEC has appointed two new Global Product Managers positions. Simon Bryant has been appointed in the role of Global Outdoor Lifestyle Product Manager. Bryant joins HI-TEC from UK based footwear brand Clarks where he speci
Pro Football Tops “Favorite Sport” List Again
When asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports, followed by 16% who say baseball is their favorite, according to The Harris Poll. Rounding out the top five favorite sports are col
Canadian Company to Pay U.S. More Than $1 Million for Sale of Defective Bullet-proof Vests
Barrday Inc. and two related companies have agreed to pay the United States more than $1 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act in connection with their role in the weaving of Zylon fabric used in the manufacture and sale o
GCI Outdoor and RIO Brands Launch Integrity Outdoor Brands
GCI Outdoor Inc. and RIO Brands have launched Integrity Outdoor Brands, a joint venture bringing GCI Outdoor together with RIO Adventure and San Angelo, the sporting goods and hunting divisions of RIO Brands…
GCI Outdoor and RIO Brands Launch Integrity Outdoor Brands
GCI Outdoor Inc. and RIO Brands have launched Integrity Outdoor Brands, a joint venture bringing GCI Outdoor together with RIO Adventure and San Angelo, the sporting goods and hunting divisions of RIO Brands…
GCI Outdoor and RIO Brands Launch Integrity Outdoor Brands
GCI Outdoor Inc. and RIO Brands have launched Integrity Outdoor Brands, a joint venture bringing GCI Outdoor together with RIO Adventure and San Angelo, the sporting goods and hunting divisions of RIO Brands…
EuroSocks North America Becomes EuroSocks International
EuroSocks North America, through a sale of assets to Sockwise, Inc has become EuroSocks International, Inc. Eurosocks International is now owned by Giuliano Cortinovis, owner of ARCOS S.P.A., the manufacturing factory in Italy that produces EuroSocks. Cor
Dorel Acquires Belgium Juvenile Products Company
Dorel Industries Inc. has purchased all outstanding shares of Belgium-based BABY ART bvba. Created in 2006, BABY ART bvba markets its products under the BABY ART and HOPPOP brands. The purchase price was US $5.3 million (4.1 million Euros). The transactio
OIWC Announces Outstanding Women Leaders in Snowsports Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced the award winners for supporting women in the Snowsports Industry. Tammy Hetrick is the winner of the Pioneering Woman Award (PWA) and Ali Kenney is the recipient of The First Ascent Award (FAA
ORWM Provides Energy Despite Weaker Traffic
The angst of the last month gave way to anxious optimism as Outdoor Retailer Winter Market opened its doors last week. Despite the buzz circulating around the industry since October about fears of a severe cutback in attendance on the part of retailers,
Yakima Acquires RACKandROLL
Yakima has acquired RACKandROLL, LLC, a manufacturer of high performance multi-sport trailers based in Frederick, MD. The trailers, branded Yakima RACKandROLL, will be sold through RACKandROLL’s existing distribution and current Yakima dealers effective i
The Hosiery Association Leads CPSC Legwear Coalition
The Hosiery Association, in conjunction with The Hosiery Technology Center, has created the CPSC Legwear Coalition to work in partnership with the Federal legislature and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC Legwear Coalition has been
Quiksilver Cuts 200 Positions Amid Restructuring
Quiksilver, Inc. said it is taking additional steps to reduce expenses in its Americas region as part of an overall restructuring effort “to reposition its business and in response to the continued decline in the consumer retail environment.” The company
New Balance Partners With 686 on Winter Collection
New Balance released a limited-edition collection featuring snowboarding brand 686 and New Balance called the 686 and New Balance Times Collection. The winter collection is composed of outerwear, footwear, boots and accessories…
