The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada has issued a voluntary recall of DesignWare Sport Balls. It has been reported that the surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead pain
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Nau Offers $10,000 Grant in ‘Grant for Change’ Program
Nau is launching the “Grant for Change” program recognizing an individual or group working to bring positive change to their community. Whether it is a photo journalist creating awareness on climate change through visual storytelling or a designer prompt
Saks Sees 3.8% June Comp Decline
Saks Inc.'s sales totaled $230.2 million for the five weeks ended July 4 compared to $239.3 million a year ago, a 3.8% decrease. Comparable store sales decreased 4.4% for the month…
LifelineUSA Strengthens Sales Team
LifelineUSA hired Rick Pawlak as VP of sales and Scott Logan as medical rehab product manager. Both new employees have at least 20 years of varied sales and marketing experience within the fitness industry…
Zumiez’s June Comps Tumble 19.3%
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009 decreased 7.9% to $32.0 million, compared to $34.7 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. The company's comparable store sales decreased 19.3% for the five-week
Chris Lowe to Head Eastern Sales for Cascade Designs
Cascade Designs, Inc. added Chris Lowe to the sales management team. Lowe will manage and support the sales efforts for Therm-a-Rest, MSR, SealLine and Platypus brand products in the eastern U.S. region. Lowe was the former national sales manager for Ex O
AAFA Group Calls for Renewed Ban on Burmese Exports
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has called on U.S. lawmakers to renew a ban on Burmese exports. The AAFA sent a letter to members of the U.S. Congress urging them to pass legislation that would extend sanctions against Burma under the 2003 Bur
Veltec Sports Relaunches Website
Veltec Sports, which owns several cycling brands, launched a newly re-designed website at veltecsports.com. The new site offers improved design, a more user-friendly layout, and expanded product information…
Kansas Latest State to Adopt Online Hunter’s Ed. Course
Kansas is the latest state to adopt the HunterExam.com interactive hunter education course as an option to prepare for hunter education certification. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required
Kimber Donates $75,000 to Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation
At the 2009 SHOT Show, Kimber owner and CEO Leslie Edelman presented a check for $40,000 to the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. This presentation marked the continuation of a partnership formed in 2007 with the Foundation, one based on sales of th
Outdoor Retailer Creates Tribal Gathering Areas and Events
The Outdoor Retailer trade show said it continues to develop business community centers for specific segments in the active outdoor marketplace, concentrating energy in zones with like-minded exhibitors, advocacy groups, endemic media, dealer activities a
Former Adidas Chief Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old…
The Finish Line Closes on Man Alive Deal
The Finish Line, Inc.has closed its transaction with Man Alive Acquisitions, LLC, an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores…
Obit: Acopa’s John Bachar Dies While Free Soloing
John Bachar, the climbing legend and design director for Acopa climbing shoes, apparently fell to his death while free soloing a rock climb at the Dike Wall near Mammoth Lakes, CA. Bachar is best known for his daring and ground breaking ascents in Yosemit
Adidas to Raise €500mm in Bond Issue
Adidas AG is raising €500 million ($694 million) by selling five-year bonds. Adidas is offering investors a yield of 200 basis points more than the benchmark mid-swap rate, according to Bloomberg News…
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