Students at 40 major colleges and universities have announced a new national campaign to end what they deem sweatshop production of collegiate apparel. Students affiliated with United Students Against Sweatshops are asking universities to adopt a new plan
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Congressman Proposes Sale of 15 National Parks; OIA and Sierra Club Opposed
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association and Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director
both isssued seperate statements in response to Representative Pombo’s (R, 11th-CA) proposed legislation to sell off 15 National Parks for commercial
Gander Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million
Gander Mountain Company announced that it has expanded its credit facility with Fleet Retail Group, LLC, a Bank of America company. The facility was increased from $225 million to $275 million as permitted under the terms of the agreement, which was signe
CW-X Expands Sales and Marketing Teams
Wacoal Sports Science's CW-X Conditioning Wear has added four full-time employees and four independent sales reps. Shane Armando and Derek McDaniel have been added as brand development representatives, new hires Shara Leonard and Rebecca Wisniewski
Confluence of Events Prompts Vendors to Sound Alarm…
Russell Corporation had to issue an earnings warning for the second quarter in a row, as the company sees a number of issues compound on top of each other to suck the energy out of the business. Management said the most recent warning is the result of on
Nautilus Pearl Izumi Deal Was Clearly a Premium Buy…
Nautilus Inc. filed a report with the SEC last week that provided more insight into Pearl Izumi and Dash-America, Inc., its parent company that was acquired by NLS in early July. The total value of the deal was approximately $69.7 million in cash and app
adidas Deals with Challenges to Pending Deals; Inks More Olympic Presence…
The Amer Sports Corporation acquisition of Salomon from adidas-Salomon AG will be delayed by two weeks due to a revision of the processing schedule by EU competition authorities. Salomon will commence operating as an Amer Sports division on October 1, 20
Trek Pullout Leaves a Gap at Interbike…
As previously reported, Trek Bicycles and its family of brands have opted to skip Interbike this year. The company chose to rely on its own in-house sales event in Waterloo, Wis. rather than bring its show to Vegas. The decision is somewhat reminiscent o
Non-Motorized Recreation Community Excluded from Roadless Committee…
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns selected members to the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, which provide advice and recommendations on implementing the state petitions for the Inventoried Roadless Area Management Rule adopted by US
Oakley Appoints Coors CEO to Board
Oakley, Inc. announced the appointment of Frits van Paasschen to its Board of Directors. Mr. van Paasschen is president and CEO of Coors Brewing Company, a subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company. Prior to joining Coors Brewing Company, Mr. van Paassc
Perry Ellis Signs Sponsorship Agreement with the Miami Dolphins
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the Miami Dolphins and Dolphins Stadium to promote the company's brands at Dolphins games. The agreement gives Perry Ellis the rights to place the Dolphins Stadi
Converse Signs D-Wade to Long-Term Partnership
Converse announced the creation of a long-term, strategic partnership with professional basketball star Dwyane Wade to create footwear, apparel, and equipment for America’s first basketball brand. “Dwyane has proven to be an important partner in re-establ
Northwave Moves Offices; Makes Rep Changes
Northwave North America has moved to new offices in the Fremont district of Seattle. Along with the move, several people moves have been made, including Dave Henderson joining the team as Northwest sales rep; Kevin Pearson representing Northwave in MI, IN
Rossignol Selects Voiron, France for Worldwide HQ
Fresh off the announcement of the big move to Park City, UT, Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Rossignol's new worldwide headquarters will be in the Centr'Alp 2 site near Voiron in Isere, France. The inauguration is scheduled for the end of 2007,
Colorado Resorts Make Big Investment in Coming Season
With the season's first snow falling on 16 Colorado ski and snowboard resorts, and over an inch at high elevations, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced its 25 member resorts are investing more than $140 million in on- and off-mountain improve