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Recall: REI Bicycles
Recreational Equipment Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles. The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall haz
SIA Readies for Denver
Readying for the move of its tradeshow from Las Vegas to Denver in January 2010, SIA has added a number of new events to its Snow Show. Among the additions is an On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest, Feb. 1-2, in conjunction with the Rocky Mtn. Demo…
Tactical Holdings Acquires Massif Mountain Gear
Tactical Holdings and its equity partner, Golden Gate Capital, late last week completed an investment in Massif Mountain Gear Company. Massif manufactures and sells flame resistant performance technical apparel in the United States. Its primary customers
Weaker May Retail May be Prelude to Tough Second Quarter
There may have been a few lonely bright spots twinkling through the haze of a languid May for retailers, but results were largely disappointing as the retail market made it clear to economists and analysts that any hints of recessional relief are just tha
Golf Datatech: April Rounds Up 1.4%
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played report showed that in March, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the Mountain, East North Central, South Central and South Atlantic regions decreasing and participation incr
Remington Acquires Dakota Arms
Remington Arms Company, Inc. through its fully owned subsidiary DA Acquisitions LLC, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Dakota Arms, LLC including the Dakota, Miller Arms, Dan Walter and Nesika Bay Precision brands…
Quiksilver Extends Kelly Slater’s Endorsement Deal
Quiksilver, Inc. signed nine-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year endorsement contract, extending his sponsorship arrangement with the company and ensuring the surfer will be sponsored by Quiksilver for h
ISO Product Recall Standard Scheduled for 2012 Launch
Early meetings of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard for consumer product recalls took place last month in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The standard is dubbed “ISO/PC 240,” and the commission decided on a publication target f
Adventure Travel Trade Association Strengthens Size, Range of Network
The Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Association Partnership Program, added six new members, which expands the group regionally and by specific areas of expertise. With the addition of continental representation from Europe, the ATTA’s total As
Tilly’s Opens 103rd Store
Tilly’s, the surf and skate chain, opened its 103rd location in Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, NJ, and said it will open “numerous stores” in 2009. The openings will include locations in California, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. Tilly’s will host it
Sof Sole Partners with College Basketball Coaches Association
Implus Footcare LLC, the supplier of below the ankle footwear accessories, said its Sof Sole footbed and hosiery brand and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has formed a partnership. As an official partner, Implus will provide Sof Sol
Greenpeace Targets Athletic Shoe Makers
Greenpeace has launched a campaign aimed at several top-name shoe brands – including Adidas, Nike, Reebok and Timberland – claiming demand for leather may be supporting cattle ranches that are illegally de-treeing the Amazon…
Stage Stores Reports May Comps Slide 7.2%
Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the four week May period ended May 30, 2009 decreased 4.7% to $116.8 million from $122.6 million in the prior year four week May period ended May 31, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7.2% this year versus an increa
Nordstrom Sees 13.1% Fall in May Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. had preliminary retail sales of $653 million for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009, a decrease of 8.7% compared with retail sales of $716 million for the four-week period ended May 31, 2008. Same-store sales for May decreased 13.1% c
J.C. Penney’s May Comps Decline 8.2%
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 8.2% for the four weeks ended May 30, slightly better than the company's guidance for sales to decrease 9% to 12% and compared to a 4.4% decrease last year. Total sales in May decreased 6
