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New Balance to Enter Skate Market
New Balance announced it will enter the skate footwear market through a licensing agreement with Black Box Distribution of Carlsbad, CA. Black Box will produce the new line of performance footwear and apparel under the New Balance Numeric, or NB#, brand..
Nike Seeks Tax Guarantees as Part of Oregon Expansion
Nike Inc. has told Oregon lawmakers it is willing to invest billions of dollars to create hundreds of jobs in the state if they can guarantee they wont change the state tax code. The request prompted Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber to call a special session De
Aldila Signs Merger Agreement with Mitsubishi Rayon America
Aldila has agreed to be acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon America, Inc. for $4.00 per share in cash, or $22 million, representing a 60 percent premium over what the company's shares were trading for Dec. 3. Aldila makes carbon fiber shafts and other compo
Famous Footwear Seeking Holiday Guinness World Record
Famous Footwear launched a new campaign, Voices of Victory. The Facebook app gives Facebook fans the opportunity to customize a free singing holiday greeting card to share with friends and family. Participants will also help Famous Footwear attempt to rea
Reebok Eliminates 65 Jobs At Canton HQs, 150 Worldwide
Reebok International Ltd. said last week it was eliminating about 65 positions at its Canton, MA headquarters as part of a global reduction of 150 jobs…
Vibram and Fila USA Settle Patent Lawsuit
Vibram S.p.A and Fila USA Inc. entered into a settlement agreement resolving its patent infringement lawsuit. Terms were not disclosed…
Vail Resorts Reports Dip in Q1 Retail Sales, Winter Bookings
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported Retail/Rental revenues at its more than 165 specialty stores dipped in the quarter ended Oct. 31 due primarily to lower results from pre-season ski sales, which had produced record results a year earlier…
Warming Winters Cost Tourism Industry $1 Billion in 2000s
The $12.2 tourism industry that caters to skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers has lost $1 billion in revenues and up to 27,000 jobs over the last decade due to diminished snow fall patterns and the resulting changes in the outdoor habits of Americans, a
Ski Vermont: Snowmakers Enable Best Opening Since Epic 2008-09 Season
Upgrades in snowmaking paired with ideal temperatures have propelled Vermont ski resorts into a promising early season. Vermont’s snow guns have launched the resorts into December with nearly 20 percent open terrain for skiers and riders, the strong
Smith and Wesson Revenues Jump in Q2
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported second-quarter sales from continuing operations for the second quarter were a record $136.6 million, up 48.0 percent from the second quarter last year. The increase was led by continued strong sales across all
Marker Ltd. Forms Network of Independent Reps to Serve US
Marker Ltd. has formed a network of independent regional sales agencies in the U.S. to will improve sales service to their dealer base. The three new agencies include Janie Fausold & Associates (Western states); Nelson and Associates (Midwestern states) a
2XU Names Director of Marketing for North America
2XU, a maker of high performance athletic apparel is thrilled to announce Fred Hernandez as its new Director of Marketing for North America. Hernandez has 18 years of marketing experience in the technology, sports, hospitality, government and manufacturin
Currie Technologies Occupies New Simi Valley Headquarters
Currie Technologies moved its company headquarters to a larger space in Simi Valley, CA. at the end of November and is poised to grow after 10 years of running the e-bike company from Chatsworth, CA…
PPR Chief Cites Growth Hurdles with Puma
Speaking to reporters after a keynote address sponsored by the HEC Alumni Association of New York at the Consulate General of France, PPR CEO François-Henri Pinault said the French conglomerate is “ having some issues” with the sustainab
Gore-Tex Brand Supports Kahtoola’s 6th Annual Agassiz Uphill Race
Kahtoola, a specialist in winter traction gear, announced its new partnership with the Gore-Tex brand for the 6th Annual Agassiz Uphill Race at the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ. W. L. Gore & Associates will serve as the new title sponsor for the eve
