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Pelican Kicks off New Phase with Acquisition
Pelican Products, Inc. said it had acquired its Australian distributor and would begin acquiring more companies to supplement organic growth. It was the first acquisition for Pelican, which makes lighting systems and rigid cases made to protect cameras an
Administration Allows
The Bush administration has declined to withdraw a controversial plan that could significantly increase the cost of importing goods, and instead urged all interested parties to file public comments by April 23, according to the Outdoor Industry Associatio
Gander to Open SoFla Store Monday
Gander Mountain said it will open a new 120,000-square-foot store off I-95 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on March 31. Gander added a marine and water sports department, its new Tall Tales-Real Food restaurant and expanded lines of fishing gear for both fres
ASICS America Names New CEO and Chairman
ASICS America Corporation named Nobuo Oda as its new CEO and Chairman.Oda will replace current CEO and Chairman Seiho Gohashi, who will move back to his native country and take on a new executive position as senior general manager of Asia Pacific Region..
Petzl Promotes Two
Petzl America has promoted Nazz Kurth to sales director, and Tom Adams to sport division manager. Nazz has worked at Petzl as the headlamp division manager since 2006, and officially stepped into his new role as of March 17th, 2008, and Tom has moved up f
Easton-Bell Sees Acquisition Bump Push 2007 Sales Up 13.4%
Easton-Bell Sports reported a 13.4% increase in net sales for 2007 to $724.6 million from $639.0 million in 2006 as the company benefited from a full year's worth of Easton sales. Team Sports net sales increased 19.8% to $416.5 million, while Action
LaCrosse’s Danner Receives $1.3M Army Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.'s Danner subsidiary received a new business order for $1.3 million from the U.S. Army. Danner will supply soldiers with 9,350 pairs of the Danner Explorer boot for a delivery order of $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2008
Quiksilver Rossignol Throws Switch on iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software for manufacturers selling through specialty retail channels, today announced that The Quiksilver Rossignol Group is now “live” on the company’s iVendix softwar
The Golf Report: Industry Companies Provide More Detailed Results in SEC Filings…
Several industry companies, either public companies themselves or divisions of public companies filed 10-K forms with the SEC over the past few weeks, disclosing a few key details about their respective businesses. Unfortunately, the more detailed picture
The Golf Report: TGR Goes One-On-One with… Ashworth’s Allan Fletcher
TGR sat down with Allan Fletcher, founder of Fletcher Leisure Group, for a one-on-one to talk about his new role at Ashworth Inc, where he moved four months ago…
Adidas Forms Joint Venture to Distribute Reebok in South America
Adidas AG and Brazilian shoe company Vulcabras SA have agreed to form a joint venture to sell shoes, shirts and other sports apparel from Reebok in South America. The two companies said that the joint venture will sell Reebok-made products in Brazil and P
IMBA and Kona to Promote Four Epic Rides
IMBA has partnered with long term corporate member Kona Bicycle Co. to promote four Epic celebrations in 2008. The Kona/IMBA Epic ride events will bring together mountain bikers from IMBA's 650 affiliated clubs and Kona's network of 300 dealers
Hilleberg to Sponsor Washington’s TrailsFest Again
Hilleberg the Tentmaker will return as a major sponsor for the third consecutive year at TrailsFest, a hands-on outdoor recreation festival near Seattle. Outdoor Research, REI, Clif Bar, Egan & Associates LLC, and Bay Street Publishing are also confirmed
Heelys Extracts $1.4M and Licensing Deal in Settlement…
Heelys, Inc. has agreed to settle its patent and trademark infringement dispute with Elan-Polo, Inc. for $1.4 million. Heelys also reached a licensed agreement with Elan-Polo to sell certain wheeled sneakers. Under terms of the settlement, Elan-Polo will
Li Ning Sales Rise 36% on Branded Strength
Li Ning Group Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, reported strong double-digit revenue and earnings growth for this fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2007, led by sales of its eponymous brand…
