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Power Plate Signs MLB Stars
Power Plate, the fitness equipment maker, has added Justin Morneau and Dustin Pedroia, the 2006 and 2008 American League MVP's, to its lineup of endorsers…
O’Neill Reaches Brazil Distribution Agreement
O'Neill and Active Brands announced their exclusive, long-term licensing and distribution partnership in Brazil…
Petzl America Appoints Communications Manager
Petzl, the manufacturer of technical climbing gear and Hands-Free Lighting, hired Justin Roth as Communications Manager. Roth's experience includes senior and chief editorial positions at Climbing and Urban Climber magazines for the past three years.
SPOT LLC Sponsors Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour
SPOT LLC is sponsoring Backpacker Magazine's 10th annual Get Out More Tour, which will visit specialty outdoor retailers and festivals in 48 states and 75 cities to promote the active outdoor lifestyle and teach practical outdoor skills starting…
OBIT: Plano Molding’s Glenn Simms
Glenn Simms, former VP of sales at Plano Molding Co., has passed away at the age of 90. According to The Beacon News in Aurora, IL, Simms played a significant role in developing Plano Molding's fishing tackle container business…
Atlanta to Host The North Face Endurance Challenge
The North Face announced the Southeast Regional of The North Face Endurance Challenge 2010 will be hosted in Atlanta, GA, October 16 – 17, 2010…
Stuart Weitzman Says Stakeholder Exploring Sale
Stuart Weitzman said private-equity firm Irving Place Capital Management LP is exploring the sale of its 40% stake in the company he founded…
Minneapolis Named Most Bike-Friendly U.S. City
Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; and Eugene, OR are the nation's most bike-friendly cities, according to the May issue of Bicycling magazine…
Hi-Tec Reaches Canada Distribution Deal
Hi-Tec Sports announced its strategic alliance with Black Knight Canada in distributing court shoes in the Canadian market…
The Conservation Alliance Disburses $400,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $400,000 to 15 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2010. Since the organization’s founding in 198
New Balance Officially Enters Toning Category
New Balance will officially be entering the toning category in early April with the introduction of rock&tone, a rocker-sole toning sneaker it claims features lighter weight and lower profile than any other rocker shoe on the market. Beginning in July, a
Bike Industry Petitions Feds to Delay Third-Party Testing Deadline
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association has petitioned the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for more time to meet a third-party testing requirement established by a 2008 law – citing a continued lack of certified third-party testing labs…
Study: Quality Still King and Value Trumps Low Price in the New Economy
In spite a tough economy — or perhaps because of that tough economy — consumers are looking for brand quality and value for their dollar when purchasing athletic and outdoor footwear these days, a clear sign that “the new sustainability,” or a
Kwik Tek Acquires Sportsstuff
Kwik Tek Inc. last week acquired all assets of Sportsstuff Inc., which makes lake, pool, backyard and marine inflatable products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
RECALL: Bauer Hockey Product
Bauer Hockey, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is recalling 127,000 children's hockey sticks, shafts, and blades in the U.S. and Canada. The recall will affect approximately 67,000 products in the U.
