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Dick Grapenthin will re-join Mizuno USA, Inc. as the new Vice President/General Manager of the Diamond Sports Division. A one time pitcher in both the Major and Minor Leagues, and longtime baseball marketing executive, Grapenthin will oversee the entire

Ritchey Design is recalling roughly 2,000 WCS – Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, and Girder rear wheels manufactured under license from American Classic Inc. American Classic voluntarily recalled about 2,850 of their road and mountain bike whe

The Buckle, Inc. reported net income up 42.0% on a 7.5% sales increase for the second quarter ended July 30, 2005.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 42% to $7.6 million, or 39 cents per share (38 cents per share on a diluted basis

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced for the three months ended July 31, 2005, net earnings jumped by 49% over the comparable quarter last year to $30.6 million. Second quarter diluted earnings per share rose to a record 36 cents this year versus 25 cents in

The reaction from vendors and retailers alike was unanimous. Moving the Open Air Demo to Willard Bay changed the event from a good day on the water — if you can ignore the mud — into an event that buyers and vendors cannot – and should not — miss. The

Mammut’s latest innovation combines design and climbing
functionality in its Climbing collection. The entire collection was developed in a suitable color concept. In addition to the impressive style, the individual parts were fitted with sophisticated enh

Phoenix Footwear Group appointed Robert Orlando as President of the Company’s Royal Robbins division. Mr. Orlando, a 30-year veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, and most recently the President of Teva Footwear, will lead Phoenix Footwear’s popu

Net sales for The Sportsman's Guide's second quarter were $63.8 million, compared with $39.6 million reported for the same period in 2004. The quarter over quarter 61.2% increase in consolidated net sales was primarily the result of including ne

DeFeet International — a leader in providing the best socks and apparel to pro cyclists, adventure racers and outdoor athletes — has teamed with venerable Faytex Corp. to develop the “DeBrief”. An amazingly comfortable and super-lite brief for men, the

Deuter, makers of innovative, high quality, and price competitive packs with 100 years of internationally proven experience, announce a major women’s initiative for spring/summer 2006. Deuter will now offer a women’s specific pack in every one of its cate

A unique concept in seating! Our lightweight, hanging chair is made of strong parachute nylon—supported by polyester climbing-style rope and three anodized shock cord poles. Weighs only 28 ounces and folds up to about the size of a compact umbrella…

Hi-Tec Sports PLC has inked an agreement with MoonStar to distribute and license its Hi-Tec brand in the Japanese market. MoonStar distributes New Balance, K-Swiss, and Kappa, and has been the distributor and licensee of the highly successful Converse bra

The 11th Gore Speaker Breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will feature Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, as its guest speaker. The breakfast will run from 7:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 12 at the Salt Lake Marriott i

After launching in the U.S. earlier this year, TrekSta is expanding its reach in 2006 by introducing several innovative technologies and unusual designs. The 2006 TrekSta Spring line, which is launching at OR and WSA, features a wide mix of footwear for t

Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported reported record net revenues for its continuing operations of $12.5 million for its fiscal 2005 second quarter ended June 30, 2005, representing an increase of 36% over net revenues of $9.2 million in the prior year period