Scarpa Recalls T2X

Scarpa has recalled about 2,300 pairs of their T2X Telemark Ski Boots. The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled, non-skiing position causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsui

Callaway Inks Sponsorship Deal with Pressel

Callaway Golf Company inked a multi-year contract with Morgan Pressel to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment. The reigning women's U.S. Amateur Champion, Pressel will play a full slate of 2006 LPGA Tour events beginning in February. She will end

Puma Takes Majority Interest In Argentinian Distributor

PUMA will become the majority shareholder of UNISOL S.A. UNISOL is the current PUMA licensee for footwear, apparel and accessories in Argentina and has been responsible for the distribution of PUMA products in Argentina for almost 30 years. With this join

Bass Pro Continues Relationship with USO

For the third year in a row, Bass Pro Shops has joined forces with the USO for its “Reelin' It in for the Troops” campaign. Through the promotion, customers can purchase donation cards, valued at $1.00, $3.00 and $5.00, at any Bass Pro Shop retail lo

Licensed Apparel Downturn Starts to Stabilize…

The downturn in the licensed apparel business from its peak two years ago appears to be stabilizing a bit as the market settles into the realities of a more fan-based business. The NFL and MLB businesses have shown remarkable resiliency despite the urban

SIA Audit Confirms Early Season Snow Sports Strength…

With early snow falling in New England and the Pacific Northwest finally seeing some new powder in the mountains, the 2005-06 winter season is gaining some early momentum that should help propel healthy industry-wide growth through the rest of the season.

LaCrosse Completes Sale of Former PVC Boot Factory

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced the completion of the sale of its facility in Claremont, N.H. for $685,000 in cash. The net proceeds from the sale are expected to approximate the net book value of the property. The facility was the manufacturing and dis

Cabela’s to Open New Missouri Location

Cabela's Incorporated is one step closer to bringing a Cabela's retail store to Missouri. Cabela's expects to open the huge Hazelwood retail showroom as early as late fall of 2006. The Hazelwood retail store would be Cabela's first in

Arbor Names Rocky Mountain Rep

Arbor announced the appointment of Brad Gobdel as its new sales rep for the Rocky Mountain region. Brad is now in charge of supporting Arbor's snowboard and skate sales throughout Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, and Kansas. His level o

lucy Sees Landmark Year in 2005

It's been a landmark year for lucy, a growing women's activewear company, with the opening of 10 new stores, including its first East Coast locations; more than $20 million in series G financing; raising more than $16,000 to benefit breast cance

NRF: November Sales Rise 7.4% Over Last Year

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for November (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.4% unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted from the previous month sh

Light Speed Sales Joins Lowa

Light Speed Sales Agency, headed by Brian Hamann, has come on board as the sales, service, and marketing organization for LOWA boots in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The announcement was made by Peter Sachs,