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Everlast Continues Stelux Relationship
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that the company had expanded its relationship with Hong Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd. for the launch of Everlast-branded watches in the Middle East, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand. The Stelux line of Everlast
LaCrosse Bounces Back to Profitability…
LaCrosse Footwear second quarter sales were $19.8 million, an increase of 6% from $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in 2004 included $500,000 from General Services Administration delivery orders for uniform boots and $1.5 million from the
Jerry to Speak at Gore Speaker Breakfast
The 11th Gore Speaker Breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will feature Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, as its guest speaker. The breakfast will run from 7:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 12 at the Salt Lake Marriott i
Planet Access launches innovative outdoor program on Appalachian Trail
For five years, Planet Access Company, the social purpose enterprise founded by Horny Toad and the Chicago-based Search Development Center, has succeeded in providing meaningful paid work opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities…
Amer Sports Shrugs Off Wilson Golf and Suunto Weakness to Post Strong Q2…
In spite of slow sales in two of its six divisions, Amer Sports Corporation reported a six percent currency neutral sales gain during the second quarter with a substantial increase to the bottom line. Fitness equipment led the way with a 21% increase in s
Patagonia Introduces New Luggage Line
Patagonia is proud to introduce an entirely new line of technical packs and luggage in 2006. We designed our first packs during the early seventies…and this season's pack offering is our most important since that first season. We've created t
OIF Launches GETTING > YOUTH > ACTIVE
As part of the Year of Outreach, Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF) announces the launch of an industry-wide initiative to GET YOUTH ACTIVE and grow participation in active outdoor recreation among young Americans. OIF’s call to action is being announced
Kokatat Expands Tropos Offerings
In response to the successful introduction of its TROPOS program, Kokatat’s redesigned Meridian dry suit and Swift Entry dry suit will transition to this waterproof and breathable fabric engineered for paddle sports. A relief zipper and integrated TROPOS
Bridgedale Unveils Women’s X-Hale Socks
Bridgedale, makers of performance socks with a three-year guarantee, announce the release of the Women’s X-Hale for spring 2006. The Women’s X-Hale is an ultra lightweight multi-sport sock knit with performance features and super thin mesh designed to kee
Hi-Tec Sports Inks MoonStar as Japan Licensee…
Hi-Tec Sports PLC has inked an agreement with MoonStar to distribute and license its Hi-Tec brand in the Japanese market. MoonStar distributes New Balance, K-Swiss, and Kappa, and has been the distributor and licensee of the highly successful Converse bra
Vibram Partners With The Timberland Company
Vibram announced a partnership with The Timberland Company to produce four new outsoles for the Timberland Outdoor Performance line. The collection includes shoes for a variety of athletic endeavors including trailrunning, hiking, off road biking, and wa
Shutt Sports Inks Endorsement Deal with Leading NPF Hitter
Crystl Bustos has signed an endorsement deal to promote Shutt Sports' new line of softball bats. Using a Schutt bat, she is currently leading the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch) in home runs and RBIs…
Everlast Reports 36% Jump in Q2 Sales
Everlast Worldwide Inc. reported reported record net revenues for its continuing operations of $12.5 million for its fiscal 2005 second quarter ended June 30, 2005, representing an increase of 36% over net revenues of $9.2 million in the prior year period
Big 5 Makes Changes to Finance Group; Kirk Resigns CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported Friday that they will recruit and hire a new Chief Financial Officer with a strong background in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and SEC financial reporting, to be the company's principal financial an
Worth Named Exclusive Softball Supplier for NCAA Championships
Worth Sports and the NCAA announced that the Worth brand has been selected as the official softball supplier for the NCAA Division I, II, and III softball championships. This exclusive long-term agreement is effective July 1, 2005…
