Nine West to Launch Perfume
Jones Apparel Group will add women's fragrances to the line of products sold under its Nine West brand name. Jones said it has a license agreement with Inter Parfums USA that covers making, marketing and distributing the fragrances. Terms of the deal
Fitness Quest Teams with Perfect Fitness
Home fitness manufacturer Fitness Quest has reached an agreement with Perfect Fitness, maker of the Perfect Pushup, Pullup and Situp…
Nike to Pay $1.5MM To Assist Laid off Honduran Workers
Nike, Inc. has pledged to pay $1.54 million to help 1,800 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs when two subcontractors closed their factories. The agreement comes after several universities and a nationwide group, United Students Against Sweatshops, ha
Aerobics Inc. Acquired Out of Bankruptcy by PaceMaster
In a recent acquisition, PaceMaster has purchased the assets of Aerobics Inc., manufacturer of PaceMaster Treadmills…
NSSF’s CEO Named to New Wildlife Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has named Stephen L. Sanetti, president and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to serve on the new Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC
Columbia Sportswear Sees Air Freight Costs Cutting into Back Half Margins
Columbia Sportswear posted a solid second quarter but the company is indicating that the need to air freight its new line of Omni-Heat apparel and footwear to retailers in time for a global launch this fall will eat into its profit margin in the back hal
NBFog Inc. Completes Bridge Financing Round
NBFog Inc., which specializes in investing & brand management for the outdoor lifestyle industry, has completed its first bridge investment round. Terms were not disclosed…
Cabela’s CEO Appointed to Wildlife/Hunting Conservation Council
Cabela's Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner was appointed to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, an official advisory group established by U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to
U.S. House Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill last week, restoring duty relief for a cornucopia of sporting goods, including bicycle parts, outdoor footwear, snow sports equipment, volleyballs, rubber basketballs, leather basketba
ATA: 2011 Trade Show Will Remain ‘Members Only’
At a recent Board meeting in Washington, DC, ATA Board members reviewed their decision to make the 2011 Trade Show a members-only event and chose to stay the course…
NSSF President Named to Wildlife Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack named Stephen L. Sanetti, president and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to serve on the new Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC)…
Congressman Gives Bass Pro Ultimatum on Buffalo Store
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY, has reportedly given Bass Pro shops 14 days to make a final decision on a proposed store within Buffalo's Canal Side project…
Horny Toad Names Director of Marketing
Horny Toad appointed Bobbie Parisi to director of marketing. Most recently, Parisi spent four years at KEEN as the driving force behind developing the brand's positioning of HybridLife and the award winning STAND campaign…
OR Seminar to Focus on How Reps Can Use Social Media
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, Verde PR & Consulting will present Rep University: Making Social Work for You to discuss how both inside and independent sales reps can increase sales and influence while building stronger relationships with retaile
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Are Active
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
