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Congress Overrides President Bush’s Farm Bill Veto
The U.S. Congress overrode President Bush's initial veto of the 'Farm Bill,' enacting 14 of the bill's 15 titles into law. Included in the action was the delay of a change to the 'First Sale' rule, which allows the industry t
Black Diamond and Beal Ropes Parting Ways
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. has ended its formal partnership with Beal Ropes, which will now focus on direct sales. The partnership was ended due to market factors, the changing retail environment and is viewed by both parties as a necessary and logical
Tecnica and Blizzard Brands to Operate as Single Business Unit
The Tecnica Group USA, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Blizzard skis, Lowa outdoor footwear, Nitro snowboards, Nordica ski boots, Nordica skis, Nordica apparel, Rollerblade, Tecnica ski boots and Tecnica winter footwear, has realigned its business operatio
LaCrosse Receives $3M USMC Order
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said its Danner subsidiary received a $3 million delivery order as part of the Mountain Cold Weather Boot contract awarded by the United States Marine Corps in 2006…
Veltec Names New Florida Rep
Veltec Sports, which markets and distributes cycling brands, appointed Charlie Allen to the position of outside sales representative for the state of Florida.
Skechers Suit Against Aetrex…
Skechers, Inc. has filed suit against Aetrex Worldwide for alleged patent and trade dress infringement. Skechers claims that Aetrex is selling footwear that infringes on its Biker-Sightsee Series…
Stripe Fight II: Wal-Mart…
adidas has now filed suit against Wal-Mart, claiming it copied some of adidas' products. According to the complaint, Wal-Mart used a striped logo similar to the one associated with adidas products…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Fitness Rebound…
Just a few weeks after saying the company would not meet guidance for the year, Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman and CEO Ed Stack told investors and analysts gathered at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago that its fitness business had turn
Celtics’ Winning Ways Drives Sales…
The much hyped rivalry between the Celtics and Lakers largely lived up to its status at the cash register, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanINFO. NBA sales jumped low-teens for the trailing four-week period in dollars with avera
NBA to Open Stores in China…
The National Basketball Association has chosen JuneYao Group to develop 2,000 branded retail outlets across China. The agreement with the NBA will allow JuneYao to sell licensed merchandise in the 2,000 NBA retail stores it plans to open over the next two
Reebok Expands Owned-Retail With Equipment…
Reebok will add a new wrinkle to its owned-retail operations by including equipment in the mix for the first time ever. The company will open its newest retail store at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA. The new store will represent Reebok’s second full-price
OIA Expands Marketing Team
OIA has hired Scott Chavkin as its new director of marketing and communications to oversee all aspects of the association's day-to-day marketing and communications needs…
Performance Bicycle Names Golfsmith’s Thompson as CEO
Performance Bicycle has named Jim Thompson as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement, effective immediately, was made by Performance Bicycle and North Castle Partners, the retailer’s lead equity sponsor. Garry Snook, the founder of Performance Bicycle
ITC to Review Ruling in Croc’s Trade Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission said it will
review an administrative judge's finding that five U.S.
companies did not violate trade laws by importing foam
shoes that Croc's alleges infringe two of their patents…
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REI Funds Cycling Plans at Five Communities
Five communities will receive Bicycle Friendly Community grants to help pay for bike plans, technical assistance, pilot projects, and innovative cycling initiatives. The grant program is administered by the Bikes Belong Foundation in partnership with the
