<p>Ryders Eyewea hired Moxie Northwest. Moxie Northwest, led by Laura Moen, will focus on expanding Ryders' presence in the bike, run and outdoor cultures in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska…</p>
<p>While Walmart scored the most votes when consumers were asked to pick their favorite retailer for athletic apparel, Dick's Sporting Goods won by a wide margin when the results were indexed to factor in the number of stores, according to a national co</p>
<p>In the wake of its recent, dramatic reversal on 2011 show dates and venue, Interbike has forged its first formal partnership with the Bicycle Products Suppliers Association (BPSA). The two organizations will now work more closely to plan the show. Interbi</p>
<p>G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a major producer of apparel under license with professional and collegiate sports teams, reported net income rose 32.2% on a net sales increase of 23.8% in the third quarter ended Oct. 31.</p>
<p>Cherokee Inc. reported total royalty revenues declined for the third quarter ended Oct. 30 due to a rising dollar and retailers lowering prices of its products. Revenues reached $7.7 million, down from $8.0 million in the comparable period last year… </p>
<p>Fortune Brands Inc., facing pressures from an activist shareholder, announced plans to either sell or spin off its Acushnet Company golf unit, which includes Titleist and FootJoy. The company will also spin off its home and security unit to shareholders i</p>
<p>Deckers Outdoor Corp sued Emu Australia, Inc. and Emu (Aus) Pty Ltd. Tuesday for patent infringement. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, Deckers Outdoor is seeking a court order to stop Emu from using the UGG </p>
<p>D.A. Davidson & Co. announced that it has acquired Silver Steep Partners LLC, the investment banking firm specializing in the outdoor and active lifestyle industry. The terms were not disclosed. Silver Steep Partners, based in Seattle is led by Nathan Pun</p>
<p>Target Corp. of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling 1,500 Circo Children’s Space Camp Combo Packs because the floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard… </p>
<p>Swedish furniture retailer IKEA began Tuesday delivering all-terrain bicycles as gifts to all 12,400 of its employees in the United States to celebrate the company’s success in 2010.</p>
<p>Timbuk2 has named Doug Hall as its national sales manager. Hall, who left the same position at cycling apparel maker Fox Head Inc., is responsible for expanding Timbuk2’s domestic wholesale base, and strengthening the company’s sales force.</p>
<p>Online registration is now open for the 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference at the event’s new website. The conference, held April 12-14, 2011 in Monterey, CA., draws together the bicycle industry’s top executives for three days of discussion o</p>
<p>Eighteen livestock groups are opposing full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, arguing it will restrict their access to grazing on public lands and raise costs to taxpayers. The Outdoor Industry Association has long sought full funding of LW</p>
<p>The Timberland Company appointed Andre Hawaux, president of consumer foods for ConAgra Foods, Inc., to its board of directors, effective Dec. 2, 2010. </p>
<p>Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a buying group of more than 30 independent outdoor speciatly retailers, has admitted Chaco as it's newest vendor partner…</p>
