If you've ever tried to enjoy a National Park by mountain bike, chances are you've been disappointed. With some notable exceptions, America's premier park system is closed to off-road riding. That's going to change with a new five-year
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Volcom Files Papers for IPO…
Volcom, the ultimate anti-establishment brand, is joining the ranks of corporate America as the latest action sports brand to file papers with the SEC to become a public company. In an S-1 filed last Friday, the company hopes to raise more than $86 milli
adidas May Have Lost Biggest Stripe Fight Yet…
A letter sent by the International Olympic Committee to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry reflects a decision by the IOC that company logos on an area larger than 20 square centimeters would not be allowed on apparel at the Olympic Games
Maruman Golf Taps Meng and Assoc. for PR Campaign
Maruman Golf USA has selected Meng & Associates Inc. of Round Rock, Texas, for public relations support in building consumer and trade awareness. Maruman Golf USA is North America’s exclusive distributor for Maruman Golf, the Pacific Rim’s leading name in
adidas-Salomon Shakes Off Weak Europe to Post Solid Q1
adidas-Salomon reported that first quarter net sales for the Group increased 11% on a currency-neutral basis with improvements coming from all regions. This represents growth of 10% in euro terms to €1.78 billion ($2.33 bn)in 2005 from €1.62 billion ($2.0
Columbia Wakes Up with a 2005 Hangover After Soft Outerwear Year in 2004…
Columbia Sportswear Company pointed to issues with the weather last year, increased competition from “recapitalized companies”, and their own product selection in the Outerwear category as reasons for a decline in future orders for Fall ’05. The company
Keds Extends and Expands Mischa Barton Deal
Based on the success of its current North American marketing campaign featuring Mischa Barton, the Keds Corporation has extended its relationship with the brand spokesperson to include international rights. The agreement, which was just inked, will expan
Reebok Q1 Results Show a Shift in the Business…
Reebok International Ltd. continues to integrate The Hockey Company into the Reebok Brand business, merging the Reebok Canada operation with THC’s operation and appointing Matt O’Toole, CEO of The Hockey Company, to lead the combined operation. Reebok Ca
Columbia Wakes Up with a Hangover After Soft Outerwear Year in 2004…
Columbia Sportswear Company pointed to issues with the weather last year, increased competition from “recapitalized companies”, and their own product selection in the Outerwear category as reasons for a decline in future orders for Fall ’05. The company
PUMA Nails Down Another Solid Quarter in Q1 as U.S. Business Moves Out Front…
PUMA AG reported another healthy quarter across the board in Q1, with both sales and profits increasing in double-digits for the period. The company is starting to see a bit of a shift in energy though, as sales growth in the Americas and the U.S. easily
Icebreaker USA Moves to Idaho
Icebreaker will be moving its U.S. customer service, marketing and operations center from Santa Barbara, California to Sun Valley, Idaho. As of June 2005, Icebreaker USA will complete its transition to Sun Valley, an area that embodies the company’s moun
Timberland Contributes to Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a 740-mile paddling trail stretching from Old Forge, New York to Fort Kent, Maine, is excited to announce its receipt of a grant of $10,000 from the Timberland Company’s competi
Columbia Sees Income Rise 6.5% on Sales Jump of 18.9%
Columbia Sportswear announced record first quarter net sales of $245.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, an increase of 18.9% over net sales of $206.7 million for the same period of 2004. The company reported record net income for the first qu
Reebok Q1 Results Show a Shift in the Business…
Reebok International Ltd. continues to integrate The Hockey Company into the Reebok Brand business, merging the Reebok Canada operation with THC’s operation and appointing Matt O’Toole, CEO of The Hockey Company, to lead the combined operation. Reebok Ca
The Sports Club Company Delisted by AMEX
The American Stock Exchange has notified The Sports Club Company that it had not met certain of the Exchange's continued listing standards as set forth in the Exchange's Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange noted that the Company's fai