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Governor Jindal, CCA and Shell Partner Up to Benefit Louisiana Coast
Governor Bobby Jindal joined the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and Shell Oil Company to announce a new public-private partnership – between the recreational angling community, private businesses and the state – to assist in CCA's ongoing Bui
Leatherman Agrees to Acquire Maker of Lenzer Flashlights
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Zweibrûder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KB, the manufacturer of LED Lenser flashlights. The German company employs 1,000 worldwide and will continue to manufacture i
North Face Canada Supports David Suzuki Foundation
The North Face Canada will be donating $1 to the David Suzuki Foundation for every new member to join their Facebook page with a maximum donation of $20,000…
Clarus Corp. Files $250M Shelf Registration Statement
Clarus Corporation, parent of Black Diamond Equipment and Gregory Mountain Products, filed a shelf-registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission to sell up to $250 million in debt securities…
Census Bureau: November Retail Sales Up 0.8%
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $378.7 billion, an increase of 0.8%
Maloof Skateboarding Announces Promotional Tour
Maloof Skateboarding announced the launch of the Maloof Skateboarding Global Initiative to promote skateboarding as a positive, active lifestyle for youth, contribute to education and build healthy communities. The initiative kicks off in December with “S
Whole Earth Provision Launches Online Store
Whole Earth Provision Company, the Austin-based outdoor retailer, is launching its first ever online store. The retailer is also celebrating its 40th anniversary and has grown to eight locations over the last two years…
Crocs Expands into Puerto Rico with New Stores
Crocs, Inc. announced its expansion into Puerto Rico with new store locations…
Hincapie Hires GM to Guide Expansion
Hincapie Sportswear hired James Samuel as the company's new GM to grow retail distribution. Samuel, who had worked at Spyder's Cloudveil unit, will oversee every aspect of the cycling apparel brand to help the company grow nationally and interna
Yakima Buys New Zealand Rack Maker
Yakima has acquired Hubco Automotive Ltd., a New Zealand company that designs and manufactures the Whispbar and Prorack vehicle cargo brands popular throughout Australasia. Both those lines use a “Smartfoot” system that can be easily transferred between v
Polartec Awards Appalachian State Outdoor Programs $10,000
Polartec announced Appalachian State University as the winner of its Made Possible College Challenge this week. The contest, which began in early October, was aimed at promoting collegiate outdoor programs, with the winner receiving a $10,000 grant and Po
Retail Container Traffic to be Up 9% in December
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 9% in December over the same month last year, and 2010 should end with a 17% increase over last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released t
Dynamic Brands Hires Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Dynamic Brands, the parent Company for Bag Boy, Burton, Datrek, Devant and Sir Christopher Hatton, announced that golf industry professional Lizzie Leasure has been named the company's sales and marketing coordinator for the golf division…
Deckers Sues Emu Over Ugg Marks
Following a similar lawsuit against Bearpaw last month, Deckers Outdoor filed a infringement suit in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California against Emu Australia, Inc., seeking a court order to stop Emu from copying its trademarks..
Cybex Hit by Consumer Lawsuit Verdict
Cybex International is in danger of being forced into bankruptcy after a New York court ruled it must pay a New York woman $66 million after she was injured by one of the company’s weight machines in 2004…
