Health Canada Recalls Discounter’s Tent
Health Canada warned consumers Wednesday to stop using the KUFA 3 tent sold by the Army and Navy Department Stores discount chain because it fails to meet flammability standards, the Vancouver Sun reported…
Smith and Wesson Q4 Profit Slips; Management Ups FY2011 Outlook
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported net sales of $406.2 million for the fiscal year ended April 30th, 2010, up $71.2 million, or 21.3%, compared with net sales of $335.0 million for the prior fiscal year…
Friedrichschafen Offers Two Sustainability Workshops
The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is inviting attendees at the OutDoor show in Friedrichschafen to join them for two breakfast workshops on how to comply with impending French sustainability laws and beta test the Eco I
Superfeet Named Fleet Feet Sports Supplier of the Year
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. was awarded the 2010 Fleet Feet Sports Supplier of the Year award…
Gander Mountain Sues Credit Card Issuer Over Credit Approvals
Gander Mountain Co. filed a lawsuit against its credit card issuer, Columbus, Ohio-based World Financial Network National Bank over its credit card approval policies. The outdoor retailer claims a proposed new policy will deny customers with good credit f
Billabong to Acquire West 49
Billabong International Limited has reached an agreement to acquire West 49 Inc., Canada's leading action sport retailer. The Australian-surf apparel giant plans to acquire West 49 for C$1.30 (U.S. $1.24) per share, for an enterprise value of approxi
Performance Bicycle to Open Four Stores in July
Performance Bicycle will open two new retail locations and relocate and remodel two other locations in Pennsylvania and California. The locations will all open July 23 and use a new store format and Spin Doctor services aimed at novice riders and families
World Triathalon Corp. Expanding in China
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the global Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Event Series, is expanding operations in the People's Republic of China, where it is expanding its partnership with EMAX Enterprises Limited to expand events…
Summit Golf Brands Reaches Canadian Distribution Deal
Summit Golf Brands, Inc., parent company of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction announced that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada…
New CEO to Take Over at Leupold on July 19th
The board of directors of optics maker Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the appointment of Calvin Johnston as president and CEO effective July 19, 2010…
Nike Expands Livestrong Brand Globally
Nike Inc. said it will expand its Livestrong brand outside of the U.S. Livestrong footwear, apparel and accessories will launch in Canada, France and the U.K beginning Thursday…
Aldo to Open 600 Shops in JCPenney Stores
Aldo USA Inc plans to open store-in-stores at 600 J.C. Penney Co Inc locations by next year to promote its “Call It Spring” line of shoes in the latest exclusive deal by a U.S. department store chain seeking to differentiate itself from rivals…
Jones Apparel Amends Credit Line
Jones Apparel Group Inc. renegotiated the terms of its $650 million senior credit line, resulting in lower fees and interest rates for the owner of Nine West…
Phillips-Van Heusen Says it May Beat FY10 Profit
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp, the parent of GH Bass, reaffirmed its profit outlook for the second quarter and year but said it could beat that forecast if current business trends continue…
GoldToeMoretz Introduces Men’s Underwear
GoldToeMoretz, the maker of Gold Toe socks, announced the launch of Gold Toe underwear, a premium collection for men. The brand extension will debut in national chain and department stores, Gold Toe Stores and at goldtoe.com for back-to-school…
