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Debate Over Polycarbonate Water Bottles Grows…
The reputation of Lexan polycarbonate water bottles received another blow last week after yoga retailer Lululemon joined Mountain Equipment Co-op in pulling water bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) from their shelves. Vancouver's Mountain Equipment
RECALL: Hunting Harnesses From Gorilla Inc…
Some 60,000 Chinese-made full-body harnesses used by hunters were recalled, because they could allow users to fall from tree stands and risk serious injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week. The harnesses were made in China for G
Sport Supply Group Class Action Suit Dismissed
Sport Supply Group announced that Jeffrey S. Abraham voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, a class action on behalf of all minority stockholders of the former Sport Supply Group, Inc. in connection with the Plan of Merger between Collegiate Pacific and th
Pacific Cycle Inks Apparel Licensing Deal with Champion Systems
Pacific Cycle and Champion System, a manufacturer of customized performance apparel, signed a multi-tiered sponsorship and licensing agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Champion System will become an official licensee for Schwinn, GT Bicycles and
Sherborne Believes it Won All Votes at Nautilus Shareholders’ Meeting
Sherborne Investors LP said that, based on information provided by its proxy solicitation firm, D.F. King & Co., Inc., it believes all four Sherborne Investors nominees have won election to the Company’s Board of Directors and all other proposals were pas
SIA: Fall Snow Sports Sales Slip at Specialty Retailers
This fall, balmy weather finally managed to end three consecutive years of early season sales gains. According to SIA's retail audit, specialty snow sports store sales totaled $287M, a 7% decline from the previous August to October period. Without m
Reef Names Director of Sales
Reef is taking new strides into the international marketplace bolstered by some important promotions. As VF moves to grow the Reef and Vans Asia business, they are bringing Reef’s own Mitchell Whitaker to lead the growth as director of the Action Sport As
VF Reaffirms Guidance for Q4
VF Corporation reaffirmed its guidance for record fourth quarter revenues and earnings, which were initially provided on October 18, 2007…
Investor Group Urges Kellwood to Reconsider Sale
CtW Investment Group on Wednesday called on the board of Kellwood Co. reconsider a sale of the company. In a letter to Kellwood presiding director Harry Weinberg, CtW criticized the St. Louis-based apparel company's board for failing to 'open a
True Temper Division Partners with Miura Golf
True Tempers' elite Tour Concept club maker network has formed an alliance with the premier component head manufacturer, Miura Golf, and its' network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for b
Toray and Patagonia Launch Nylon 6 Recycling Program
Toray Industries decided to jointly implement a chemical recycling process for nylon 6 in garments made by Patagonia. The companies, becoming the first ever to initiate these endeavors, intend to start recycling with the 2008 spring-summer collection of s
Gregory to Move Headquarters to Sacramento
In a move more than a year in the making, Gregory Mountain Products will relocate to Sacramento, CA in early 2008. The move – and Gregory’s separation from its sister company, Bianchi International – will allow it the freedom to operate as an independent
NGF: October Rounds Played Increase 5.1%
According to the National Golf Foundation, October rounds played in the U.S. increased 5.1% on a same-store basis over the same month last year, which brought year-to-date performance into positive territory (+0.3%). As usual, play days correlated with pe
Lululemon to Stop Selling Plastic Bottles Containing Bisphenol
Lululemon Athletica Inc. will stop selling plastic water bottles that contain bisphenol A, a chemical which studies have linked to infertility and cancer. According to an environmental advocacy group, the yoga-inspired retailer will become the second-majo
K-Swiss Signs Tennis Star Tommy Haas
K-Swiss inked an endorsement deal with internationally acclaimed tennis player, Tommy Haas. The German-born player has over 11 career ATP titles with a career high ranking of #2 in the world…
