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Under Armour Partners with Ripken
Under Armour will partner will Cal Ripken Jr. and become the official uniform provider for Ripken Baseball. Among the terms of the 5-year agreement, the Ripken Baseball complex in Aberdeen, Md. will serve as the official home of Under Armour Baseball and
Broder Warns of Bankruptcy if Swap Offer Fails
Broder Bros. Co. warned that if it doesn't get most of its noteholders to accept an offer to swap old debt for new debt plus stock, it will be forced to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition…
LaCrosse Footwear Q1 Hurt by Retail BK’s
First quarter sales improved slightly for LaCrosse Footwear, but earnings fell after two key retailers filed for bankruptcy during the period…
Specialized Recalls Bicycles
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced two voluntary recalls of bicycles. Consumers are being advised to stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed…
Outdoor Companies Enact Earth Day Initiatives
As the nation celebrated Earth Day last week, the outdoor community took the day as an opportunity to go beyond their usual “green” activities with additional outdoor conservation efforts…
Adams Golf CFO to Exit; Company Names Interim
Adams Golf is reporting that Chief Financial Officer Eric Logan has resigned from the company, effective April 30, 2009. He is leaving to become Chief Financial Officer of Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P., which owns and manages approximately 80 golf
OIA Announces Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients
The 2009 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards will be presented to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) for their leadership in advocating for public policies that support the growth and su
2009 Bicyle Leadership Conference Identifies Industry Opportunities
Advances in advocacy, the growing number of successful bike share programs and the state of the economy were among the topics discussed by the more than 140 participants of last week’s Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC). The 2009 BLC “Leading the Industr
Hat World Paid $6.4 Million for Team Dealer
Hat World acquired the assets of Impact Sports, a dealer of branded athletic and team products for college and high school teams, for a purchase price of $5.1 million plus assumed debt of $1.3 million funded from borrowings under the credit facility, acco
Accell Group Reports Increased Bicycle Sales in 2009
Accell Group N.V. said its turnover and profit in the first months of 2009 increased, compared with the same period of 2008. After a long winter, mid-March saw a good start in bicycle sales. In addition to increased bicycle sales, Accell Group also noted
AAFA Joins Call for Trade Reform
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) joined a broad coalition of business organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to encourage Congress and the Obama Administration to undertake a wholesale reform of U.S. trade preference pro
Steve Madden Raises Full Year 2009 Guidance
Steve Madden expects net sales for the first quarter 2009 to be between $106 million and $107 million. This compares to net sales of $100.5 million for the first quarter of 2008. EPS for the first quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of 35 cents
Cloudveil Names New Inspired Mountain Ambassador Team
Cloudveil has announced the 30 members of its Inspired Mountain Ambassador team. Launched earlier this year via social media channels, the nationwide search for a team of inspiring everyday athletes produced over 400 applicants…
Nfinity Names Cheer Manager
Nfinity named James Kersey to the position of Cheerleading Brand Manager. James worked for the event company Spirit Cheer since the organization’s inception where he oversaw production, marketing and staffing. In his new position, Kersey will be responsib
SCARPA North America Adds Sales Service Department Coordinator
SCARPA North America has hired Paul Nanawa as its Sales Service Coordinator. Nanawa, who joins SCARPA after four years at Sierra Designs, brings eight years of outdoor industry sales and retail experience to his post, as well as a degree in electrical eng
