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Lenzing AG Defends Lyocell Patents

Lenzing AG, the global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers and the world’s only large-scale industrial provider of Lyocell/TENCEL fibers, is taking legal action against the violation of its Lyocell patents…

Obesity Rates Stabilizing But Not Improving

New statistics cited in two papers report only a slight uptick in obesity rates since 2005. The statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that more than 35 percent of U.S. adults (78 million people) are obese, defined as having

Tubbs Expands Snowshoe Series at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

Tubbs Snowshoes announced that it will expand its award-winning FLEX™ Series with the addition of the new FLEX ALP XL for tackling the backcountry with heavier loads. The new series of snowshoes will be on display at the Tubbs booth, #35113, at the Outdoo

Spy Becomes USA Cycling Sponsor

SPY, the Southern Calif.-based purveyor of technical sunglasses, goggles and prescription eyewear, has joined USA Cycling as an official sponsor…

Spalding and Sportsfield Specialties Announce Strategic Partnership

Spalding, a division of Russell Brands LLC, and Sports Specialties LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sportsfield Specialties Inc., based in Delhi, NY, announced an agreement making Sports Specialties the exclusive licensee for Spalding indoor sports cons

Warrior Replaces Adidas as Liverpool Sponsor

Warrior Sports reportedly reached a sponsorship deal with the English soccer club Liverpool, replacing Adidas. Warrior, owned by New Balance, is said to have paid £25 million a year for the rights, twice what Adidas currently pays…

NSSF Expands ATF Compliance Consulting Program

When it comes to record keeping and maintaining internal controls, firearms retailers need to “sweat the details,” but the National Shooting Sports Foundation® reminds them that they don't have to go it alone…

L.L. Bean Bootmobile Hits the Road

As the launch of its 100th Anniversary celebration draws near, outdoor retailer L.L. Bean debuted the “L.L. Bean Bootmobile” — a larger-than-life embodiment of its most iconic product. The 13-foot high and 20-foot long vehicle was revealed to employees a

Moosejaw to Unveil Massachusetts Store March 3

Moosejaw said staff at its newest brick-and-mortar store will use iPads and mobile POS systems so they can engage customers with online product reviews, check inventory at Moosejaw.com and then check out customers from the floor. The company will celebrat