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Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
Serotta Sport Names Director of Dealer Sales
Serotta Sport, the manufacturer of premium custom bicycles and exclusive distributor of Catlike helmets and ETXEONDO cycling apparel, announces the appointment of Steve Fairchild as Director of Dealer Sales…
Eagle Nest Outfitters Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of outdoor nomadic comfort including durable hammocks and many adventure travel accessories, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary…
NexCen Brands’ Proposed Asset Sale Gains Recommendations
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, announced that two independent proxy advisory firms, Glass Lewis & Co. and ISS Proxy Advisory Services (ISS), recommend that NexCen Brands' shareholders vote “FOR” the sale of its franchise
Sport Chalet Launches Scuba Treasure Hunt
Sport Chalet, Inc. in cooperation with TUSA, Aqua Lung, Mares and Sea Pearls, is inviting SCUBA divers to find one of three sunken treasure bars valued at $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000. The contest ends July 25, 2010…
Champion Launches Athletes’ Creed Campaign
Champion Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes' Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment o
High Sierra Enters Licensing Pact
High Sierra Sport Company has entered into a representation agreement with licensing and brand merchandising agency Global Icons to extend its product line to expand its recognition for innovation in apparel and accessories, camping, outdoor furniture, tr
Primaloft to Launch New Website to Support Channels, Consumers
PrimaLoft, the premier manufacturer of performance insulations and yarns, will launch a new website just in time for the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Schuylkill Valley Sports Promotes John DeMaria
Schuylkill Valley Sports has promoted John DeMaria to director of apparel and licensed products. DeMaria will continue his duties in purchasing and merchandising all sports apparel for the 18 store chain…
Play Outdoors Celebrates First Brick-and-Mortar Store
Online retailer Play Outdoors announced the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in its hometown of Bend, Oregon…
Yakima Names Reps of the Year
Yakima has named Connecticut-based Atlantic Associates as sales agency of the year and Rob Robinson of Robb Sports as sales rep of the year…
Victorinox President Rick Taggart Retires
The president of Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. (VSAI) will retire from the company in August, 2010. Rick Taggart plans to return to his home in Grand Junction, CO to …
RECALL: Felt Bicycles
Citing faulty steer tubes, Felt Bicycles has issued a voluntary recall on its 2009 model B12, B16, and S32; roughly 2,100 bicycles sold through specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010…
RECALL: Wading Staffs
Citing a faulty detect button, Simms Fishing Products has issued a voluntary recall on certain 2010 model Wading Staffs sold through authorized Simms dealers from March 1, 2010 through June 17, 2010…
Cornell May Cut Nike License Over Honduran Issues
Without “significant progress” in resolving an ongoing labor dispute in Honduras, Cornell University said it will end its licensing agreement with Nike by the close of the year…
