Dorel Acquires Belgium Juvenile Products Company
Dorel Industries Inc. has purchased all outstanding shares of Belgium-based BABY ART bvba. Created in 2006, BABY ART bvba markets its products under the BABY ART and HOPPOP brands. The purchase price was US $5.3 million (4.1 million Euros). The transactio
SIA: Snow Sports Market Sees First Decline in Sales
The snow sports market contracted for the first time this season as recession-conscious holiday shoppers spent fewer dollars, said the SIA. Overall, the snow sports market declined 1.5% in total dollars compared to August through December 2007 to $1.875 b
OIWC Announces Outstanding Women Leaders in Snowsports Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced the award winners for supporting women in the Snowsports Industry. Tammy Hetrick is the winner of the Pioneering Woman Award (PWA) and Ali Kenney is the recipient of The First Ascent Award (FAA
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Hires Marketing Mgr
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group, a collection of six brands in the outdoor industry, has hired Sue Edmiston as its new marketing manager. Edmiston is a returning outdoor industry veteran, having built a wealth of marketing and sales experience at both
SanMar Partners with OGIO in Promotional Channel
SanMar Corp., a supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, entered into an agreement to gain exclusive distribution of all 54 OGIO products available in the promotional products industry. While SanMar previously carried select OGIO styles, beginning
Eddie Bauer Holdings Board Reduces Size, Compensation
The Board of Directors of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. has decided to reduce the size of the Board from ten to seven members, and to significantly reduce the compensation of the remaining Board members. These actions are being taken as part of the overall c
Callaway Golf Narrows Q4 Losses
Callaway Golf Co., as expected, narrowed its quarterly net loss, but declined to give a fiscal 2009 outlook, given the uncertainty over consumer spending and foreign currency rates. Callaway said it expected that fluctuations in foreign currency would hav
Hi-Tech Expands Global Outdoor Team
Global Sports and Outdoor brand HI-TEC has appointed two new Global Product Managers positions. Simon Bryant has been appointed in the role of Global Outdoor Lifestyle Product Manager. Bryant joins HI-TEC from UK based footwear brand Clarks where he speci
Paul Fireman Claims Adviser Stole $25M
Reebok founder Paul Fireman has filed suit alleging that a longtime adviser and head of PFP Associates, the Florida firm that oversees his investments, stole more than $25 million from his family and their charitable foundation…
Titleist Introduces New Pro V1 Line
Titleist announced the introduction of the New 2009 Pro V1 and Pro V1x…
Dick’s to Close Return Center
Dick's Sporting Goods is closing its 75,000 square foot return center in Conklin, NY in a move to reduce expenses for rent and freight. A spokesman told WBNG News in Binghamton that the warehouse will close by March 31 and twenty jobs are affected…
Pro Football Tops “Favorite Sport” List Again
When asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports, followed by 16% who say baseball is their favorite, according to The Harris Poll. Rounding out the top five favorite sports are col
Canadian Company to Pay U.S. More Than $1 Million for Sale of Defective Bullet-proof Vests
Barrday Inc. and two related companies have agreed to pay the United States more than $1 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act in connection with their role in the weaving of Zylon fabric used in the manufacture and sale o
GCI Outdoor and RIO Brands Launch Integrity Outdoor Brands
GCI Outdoor Inc. and RIO Brands have launched Integrity Outdoor Brands, a joint venture bringing GCI Outdoor together with RIO Adventure and San Angelo, the sporting goods and hunting divisions of RIO Brands…
GCI Outdoor and RIO Brands Launch Integrity Outdoor Brands
GCI Outdoor Inc. and RIO Brands have launched Integrity Outdoor Brands, a joint venture bringing GCI Outdoor together with RIO Adventure and San Angelo, the sporting goods and hunting divisions of RIO Brands…
