The president of Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. (VSAI) will retire from the company in August, 2010. Rick Taggart plans to return to his home in Grand Junction, CO to …
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Gildan-Prewitt Cuts More Sock Jobs
Gildan-Prewitt company officials announced plans to relocate 30% of its knitting equipment and all its remaining wet processing operations in Fort Payne, AL to Honduras. About 130 of Fort Payne's remaining hosiery workers will lose their jobs by the
Adidas Captures World Cup Buzz
According to a study by NM Incite, a Nielsen McKinsey Company, Adidas buzz accounted for 25.1% share of World Cup buzz online since the start of the games…
Outdoor Footwear Vendors May See MTB Relief
Outdoor footwear retailers and vendors got mixed news Thursday when the House Ways & Means Committee posted a proposed Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) that would restore duty relief on trail runners and other outdoor products retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010,
Yakima Names Canadian Distributors
Yakima named Norco, Canada's leading bicyle parts and accessories distributor, to represent its line in Canada's outdoor specialty channel. Norco, which makes its own line of bikes, will handle the IBD channel, paddle sports and general outdoor
Neve Sets Sites on Central Alps, Lifestyle Business
Boulder, CO-based Neve Designs named two public relations agencies as part of its plans to expand into the Central European Alps and grow its snowsports apparel line into the lifestyle and fashion segments in the United States…
Bon-Ton’s June Comps Increase 1.4%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 increased 1.4%. Total sales for the five weeks increased 1.2% to $244.4 million compared with $241.5 million for the prior year period…
BJ’s Wholesale Jumps 7.9% in June Comps
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) today reported that sales for June 2010 increased by 7.9% to $1.08 billion, from $1.00 billion in June 2009…
Billabong Expands Owned-Retail Presence with West 49 Acquisition
Billabong International Ltd reached an agreement to acquire West 49, the Canadian action sports retailer, for C$99.0 million ($94.3 million) in an all-cash deal…
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
USFWS Reopens Comment Period on Giant Invasive Snake Restrictions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period on a proposed rule to designate nine species of large constrictor snakes as “injurious wildlife” under the Lacey Act…
Adio Footwear Signs European Distribution Deal
Adio Footwear signed an exclusive partnership with Ultra Sport Europe to distribute the brand in the UK and Ireland, starting with Adio's Spring/Summer 2011 lines. Deliveries will start in January. K2 licensed Adio to AL&S in March…
RECALL: Simms Wading Staffs
Simms Fishing Products is voluntarily recalling certain models of Simms 2010 Wading Staffs. The affected wading staffs have a detent button that may not engage or can become dislodged making the staff inoperable…
LI-NING Unveils Rebranding Strategy
LI-NING unveiled a new logo and slogan Wednesday in a brand relaunch timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the founding of China's dominant domestic sporting goods apparel brand …
Skullcandy Names International Marketing Manager
Skullcandy, the headphone manufacturer and developer of core audio products, added industry vet Tim DeBrincat as international marketing manager. He was international marketing manager at Oakley, Inc…
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