The outdoor industry generates approximately $33 billion a year from the sale of outdoor recreation equipment and apparel. Industry leaders have long maintained that keeping backcountry roadless lands protected is important to their customers and business
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Oakley Partners with Transitions
Oakley, Inc. plans to partner with Transitions Optical, Inc. to create a line of non-prescription sunglass lenses that automatically adjust the level of tint with varying ultraviolet light conditions. The Transitions Photochromic Technology has been combi
Iconix Brand Group to Acquire Mossimo, Inc.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has signed, in two separate transactions, definitive agreements to acquire Mossimo, Inc. and the Mudd trademark. Iconix will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $7.50 per share, comprised of $3.25 a share in
Crocs Receives Patents on Several Models
Crocs, Inc. has received four patents covering various aspects of its footwear. The patents, which cover utility aspects applicable to a number of its footwear models and design elements of its Beach, Cayman, Nile and Highland models, were recently issued
Marmot Named Contributing Benefactor of ACGM
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) has named Marmot its Contributing Benefactor for its financial and in-kind support of the Association. The ACMG is Canada’s only internationally recognized guide association and the first non-European mem
Sporting Goods Industry Vendors Still Reaping Top-Line Benefits of Acquisitions…
While the pace of acquisitions and industry consolidation has slowed from its fever pitch of previous years, Sporting Goods industry vendors are still relying on acquisition-aided growth to post double-digit gains on the top-line. But of the mega-deals o
Exel and Reebok Join Forces for Nordic Walking…
Exel Sports NA and Reebok International, Ltd. have joined together to promote Nordic Walking through marketing, sales, and professional development programs. Reebok has already done research on the activity and has developed a comprehensive line of footwe
Jackson Kayak Joins 1% For the Planet…
Jackson Kayak joined 1% For the Planet earlier this year and has designated American Whitewater as the main beneficiary of proceeds raised from the recent membership. AW is dedicated to the health and protection of the nation’s whitewater rivers. Jackson
OIA and SIA Cooperate in Customs Efforts…
Outdoor Industry Association and Snowsports Industries of America are working together to solve problems arising from the recent three-year, U.S.-China apparel agreement and the included exemption on ski and snowboard pants. The two organizations have dra
Thule Continues Acquisition Momentum
Thule acquired Pewag Schneeketten Group, the Austrian based supplier of snow chains. Pewag offers snow chains for passenger cars and for professional use and is part of the family owned Pewag Group that also supplies chains for industrial such as tire pro
Keen Renews Partnership with Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance and Keen Footwear announced the second year of a partnership that will help the Alliance increase outdoor industry support for protecting wildlands and rivers throughout North America. Keen has committed to contribute $200,000 to
Stride Rite Q1 Sales Climb 22%; Acquisition Charge Keeps Earning Flat
The Stride Rite Corporation first quarter fiscal 2006 sales were $183.4 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in the prior year. Net income for the first quarter totaled $8.3 million or 22 cents per diluted share, compared to the net inc
SIA: Juniors SnowSports Sales Increase
As with all sports, the future of the snowsports industry lies in today’s youth embracing skiing and snowboarding. And, if this past season is any indicator, juniors are not only embracing snowsports, they are also accounting for a hefty chunk of purchas
Sara Lee Appoints Branded Apparel Group Leadership
Sara Lee Corporation has named Lee A. Chaden to the position of executive chairman of Sara Lee Branded Apparel, and Richard A. Noll to chief executive officer of Sara Lee Branded Apparel, effective April 1, 2006. Last year, Sara Lee announced its intent t
OIA and SIA Work Together to Solve Trade Barriers
Outdoor Industry Association and Snowsports Industries of America are working together to solve problems arising from the recent three-year, U.S.-China apparel agreement and the included exemption on ski and snowboard pants. The two organizations have dr