RECALL: Aqua Lung Regulators
The CPSC and Aqua Lung are recalling approximately 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors. Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure
Nexcen Receives Offers for Blass and Waverly Units
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, said it has received multiple bids for its Bill Blass and Waverly businesses, respectively. NexCen is currently in active discussions and supporting diligence for the sale of each business…
ASG Hires EVP, Sourcing and Inventory
American Sporting Goods announced the recent hire of Keith Dunlap in the position of EVP of sourcing and inventory. With over 25 years of sourcing and operational experience in the footwear industry, most recently with the Nine West Group and Fila USA, In
Hirsh Joins Mountain Khakis Sales Team
Mountain Khakis LLC has added Kevin Hirsh of FHB Sales to their national sales rep team. Hirsh will handle sales and retail responsibilities in CA, AZ and NV…
OIA: Outdoor Sales Defy Economy and Grow through July
In a recent report, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reported that core outdoor retailers kept up the positive momentum in July, in spite of tough economic conditions. Sales in all three channels (specialty, chain, internet) totaled $372 million, a
BUM Equipment to be Relaunched
Culture Apparel LLC has signed a multiyear license with B.U.M. Equipment for men’s and women’s sportswear to launch in the spring. According to Women's Wear Daily, B.U.M. Equipment is being reintroduced as California-inspired lifestyle apparel. Cultu
Oboz Hires VP of Finance to Prepare for Growth
Outdoor footwear start-up Oboz has hired a former NOLS employee, MBA and CPA as its VP of Finance. Tim Tripp assumed his duties on Aug. 1, 2008. In an eight-year stint at the fly fishing company Simms, Tripp doubled revenue and more than doubled its num
SportsDepot.com Launches Same Day Shipping
SportsDepot.com, one of the largest online retailers of sports equipment and apparel, has introduced same day shipping on all in stock merchandise. As part of the introduction, SportsDepot.com is including a free T-Shirt with every order…
Iconix Forms Iconix China Limited
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that the company and Novel Fashion Brands Limited, owned and run by Silas Chou and family, had completed the formation of Iconix China Limited, a Hong Kong company formed by the parties to develop and exploit the Iconix
Off Price Specialist Show Sees 20% Increase in Attendance
The recent Off Price Specialist Show (Aug. 23-26, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas) saw 489 vendors and an increased buyer attendence of almost 20%. “The stars lined up perfectly. Our exhibitors were ready and the order-writing was fantastic fro
America Bikes Names New Campaign Director
America Bikes, the coalition of national bicycling and trail advocacy groups, has hired Caron Whitaker as campaign director. Whitaker will coordinate the efforts of America Bikes over the next several years, as the federal transportation legislation progr
Forest Service Memo Bolsters Biking Access
The U.S. Forest Service has sent a memo to field staff reminding them that bicycling should be regulated the same way as hiking and equestrian uses, according to IMBA. Some USFS personnel had been applying the same rules to govern biking and motor vehicle
McDavid Partners with CA Interscholastic Federation
McDavid Sports and the California Interscholastic Federation, South Section have signed an agreement to continue their partnership through 2011. The agreement names McDavid as a supporting partner of the CIF Southern Section exclusive to the sports medic
Outdoor Research Shrinks Packaging
In a move to save retailers shelf space and reduces its environmental footprint, Outdoor Research has converted the packaging used for its Stuff Sack line from a non-recyclable #5- Polypropylene plastic to a paper product. The new packages use CCNB, or “C
Ashworth Partners with Golf Channel
Ashworth, Inc. has partnered with Golf Channel as the golf-apparel supplier for Golf Channel's new season of “Big Break X: Michigan,” which debuts October 7. The show's eight two-person teams have been supplied Ashworth product from the company&
