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DAC Tent Poles use Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
At this past Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, dozens of companies proudly proclaimed their first steps on the path to environmental sustainability. For Jake Lah, founder and president of tent pole maker DAC, that journey began almost 6,000 miles away
FL Sued Over Gift Card Policy
A New Jersey man sued Foot Locker over the store's gift card policies, charging in court papers that they violate New Jersey's consumer laws. In a lawsuit filed in Middlesex County, Sayreville resident Joseph Vona claims that Foot Locker's
J.H. Whitney and Co. Acquires Igloo Products Corp
Igloo Products Corp. has been acquired by J.H. Whitney & Co., a private equity firm based in New Canaan, CT that also owns a major stake in Eastern Mountain Sports. Gary Kiedaisch, previously CEO of the Coleman Company and a 35-year industry veteran, will
Wolverine Bolsters Patagonia Footwear Team
Wolverine World Wide’s Outdoor Group promoted Craig Throne from GM of its Patagonia Footwear brand to VP of global marketing and replaced him with Bill Dodge, who oversaw Timberland's former GoLite Footwear venture. Dodge will oversee all business op
Callaway Cuts Profit Projection
Citing “recessionary conditions,” and soft international and domestic sales, Callaway Golf Company has cut its 2008 profit projection…
DSW Opens Stores in Allen, TX and Brentwood, CA
DSW will open two new stores this month – one in Allen, TX on Oct. 23 and the other in Brentwood, CA on Oct. 24. The 14,000-square-foot Allen location will be the thirteenth in the Dallas market, while the 15,000-square-foot Brentwood location will be the
Nike Sues Wal-Mart for Patent Infringement
Nike Inc. has sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., claiming that the retailer is selling athletic shoes that infringe on Nike's design patents…
JJB Sports Looks to Sell Non-Core Assets
JJB Sports is reviewing the potential sale of its non-core assets to maximize value for its shareholders. In a statement, the U.K. retailer said that discussions were ongoing and that “there can be no certainty that any transaction will occur or as to the
Court Dismisses Tobacco Claims Against Amer Sports
The District Court of Helsinki has dismissed all claims for damages based on Amer Sports Corporation's already discontinued tobacco business. The District Court of Helsinki ordered the plaintiff's to compensate all the legal costs Amer Sports Co
Callaway Golf Forecasts Q3 Loss
Callaway Golf Co. reported a preliminary third quarter loss and lowered its guidance for the year because of the global financial turmoil. The golf equipment provider said that based on current information, it expects to lose 12 to 14 cents per share for
CFO Survey: Credit Tightens for 4 in 10 Large Retailers
Nearly half (41%) of CFOs at U.S. retailers with more than $100 million in sales have experienced a tightening of credit by their lenders, according to a new study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations. I
Gen. Norm Lezy Joins ProLink’s Strategic Advisory Board
ProLink Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. and a provider of GPS golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising, announced that retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Norm Lezy has joi
Former Okaland Raider Appointed President of Ridell
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. appointed Dan Arment as president of its Riddell unit, make of the official helmet of the NFL. A former linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, Arment joined Bells Sports in 2001 as VP of mass sales and has been serving as EVP and GM o
MEC Implements TEXbase Material Development Software
One of Canada’s largest outdoor retailers, Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC), has implemented TEXbase software solutions to help streamline its internal material development process…
REI Launches Music Playlist
REI has launched REIGoPlaylist.com, a website offering the complimentary download of a 10-song playlist to inspire snow sports and music lovers alike while skiing the slopes. REI teamed with Burton, K2, Marmot, Ride, Rossignol, Smith, Salomon, The North F
