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AFFTA Announces a New Industry Trade Show for 2010

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009 to endorse the formation of a new independent fly fishing trade show. The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado

Paddlesports – A Look Ahead at 2010…

Looking ahead at the upcoming paddlesports season is a lot like running a river for the first time. Even if you think you know what lies ahead, you’re never sure until you round the corner for yourself…

A.T. Cross Repurchases Shares

A.T. Cross, the parent of Native Eyewear, repurchased 1.5 million of the company's Class A common stock for approximately $5.1 million. All of the shares were purchased from Galal Doss, a member of the company's Board of Directors. Upon completi

Essilor Acquires FGX International Holdings

French opthalmic-lens giant Essilor International plans to acquire FGX International Holdings, the Smithfield, RI-based owner of Foster Grant, Gargoyles, Ironman, Champion and Body Glove sunglasses. Under the terms of the merger, FGX International shareh

Advanced Sports Acquires Oval Concepts

Advanced Sports, Inc., which owns Kestrel, Breezer, Fuji and other bike brands, is buying the cycling components company Oval Concepts. ASI said it has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for

SGMA Launches Trade Association for Fitness Manufacturers

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has created the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM) to cater to the government affairs, educational and market research needs of fitness industry manufacturers and retailers

Essilor Acquires FGX International Holdings

French ophthalmic-lens giant Essilor International plans to acquire FGX International Holdings, the Smithfield, RI-based owner of Foster Grant, Gargoyles, Ironman, Champion and Body Glove sunglasses…

Delta Acquires Custom Clothing Biz

Delta Apparel Inc has agreed to buy graphics apparel business Art Gun Technologies, LLC in a move that takes it into the customized apparel market for the first time. Through its “virtual art studio,” DLA said Art Gun provides shoppers the ability to desi

Gramicci Finds Growth Partner in Haggar

Haggar Clothing Co., the men's dress and casual apparel giant, has secured the master license agreement for the Gramicci brand. The current Gramicci team will continue to operate the business under a licensed agreement but is expected to benefit from

True Temper Completes Restructuring

True Temper Sports, Inc. completed its financial restructuring plan in bankruptcy proceedings. An investor group led by Newport Global Advisors and Providence Equity Partners joined together to acquire a majority equity interest in the golf shafts and per