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Russell has purchased the assets of Huffy Sports Company, a division of Huffy Corp., for $30 million in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, Russell will also assume certain operating liabilities. Huffy

The most recent SGMA Sports Participation in America report revealed some good news for the outdoor industry and some very interesting potential future trends in the bicycle industry. The study released by SGMA, which assesses participation trends in ove

Wolverine World Wide saw a much more balanced growth trend in its brand portfolio in the second quarter, posting good increases across the board with the exception of Wolverine boot sales and CAT footwear. Total sales for the quarter increased 8.0% to $1

Ann Veneman, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced the government’s intention to abandon roadless protections for over 58 million acres of national forest. This decision has the potential to open these lands to deforestation by timber and mining co

The recent launch of Scott USA bicycles in the U.S. market at the Sea Otter Festival caused some concern among the ranks of Specialized executives. Scott USA has been a strong competitor in Europe, and the company’s ‘Genius’ full suspension MTB design, ac

Based on data outlined in the recently released Sports Participation in America report from SGMA International, America’s seniors are focusing on health and wellness more, pushing participation in low or non-impact fitness activities higher, while the you

The Stride Rite Corporation has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Hip-Hop Mogul Damon Dash, CEO of Rocawear clothing and Roc-a-fella records, for the distribution of men's, women's and children's footwear under the PRO-Keds

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. has commissioned a bronze statue, entitled “The Spirit of the Marathon,” of 1946 Boston Marathon winner Stylianos Kyriakides, the champion Greek runner whose victory helped bring food, medicine and
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The Snow Industry Summit, an educational and networking conference that made its debut this past April, is scheduled to be held at Copper Mountain Resort, Colo., March 29 – April 1, 2005. The event is being organized by TransWorld Media, SnowSports Indust

The Outdoor Industry Association issued the following statement in response to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman’s announcement of a new Roadless Rule which would abandon national protections for the nation’s last wild forests. The new rule would requ

Lou Setnicka, Training & Employee Development Manager for Patagonia, Inc. will moderate the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition panel examining women's leadership issues at the annual OIWC Summer Gathering during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Mar