Spiegel Puts Bauer on the Block; Sells Newport News
The Spiegel Group announced that, as part of its ongoing restructuring process, it has directed Miller Buckfire Lewis Ying & Co. to solicit parties who may be interested in acquiring its Eddie Bauer business. In addition, the company stated that it has r
NRF: Tax Returns Expected to Fuel March Sales
Consumers appeared to keep up their steady spending pace in March, according to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Survey. The Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) grew at a slightly slower pace in March with a reading of 58.3 points, up
Gildan Attains Industry-Leading Environmental Standard
Gildan Activewear has become the first manufacturer catering to the wholesale imprinted activewear industry to obtain the Oeko-tex Standard 100 certification, the most internationally recognized eco-label designation in the textile supply chain. This cert
180s Ranked #1 Fastest Growing Inner City Company
180s along with Inc. magazine announced that 180s ranked number one on the ICIC-Inc. Inner City 100 list, an annual ranking of the fastest growing inner-city private companies in America. The Inc. Inner City 100 Special Issue will appear on newsstands Apr
REI Releases Survey on Women’s Specific Equipment
Do you run like a girl? If you're one of the nearly 17 million women across the country that participate in outdoor recreation*, the answer is likely a proud “yes.” You also ski, snowboard, bicycle, backpack and climb like a girl — and the outdoor i
OR will Distribute Exped
Outdoor Research has announced that effective January 1, 2005, they will be the exclusive Exped distributor for North America. This strategic business move will make available Exped's tents, sleeping bags and mats, along with OR's existing line
The Sporting Goods Industry is Well Positioned for a Record Year in 2004…
The industry continued its winning streak in the fourth quarter of 2003 as profit gains again outpaced sales growth despite the effects of integration and restructuring charges related to the record number of mergers and acquisitions last year…
B of A Conference May Shed First Light on the Post-Footaction Era..
The Banc of America Securities Investor Conference in New York last week gave many an opportunity to get the first post-Q4 outlook from a number of companies we follow on a regular basis. As usual, much of the presentations is boiler-plate stuff we see d
Pentland Picks Up Airwalk Licensee for the U.K. and Ireland…
Collective Licensing International, LLC has tapped Pentland to serve as master licensee for the Airwalk brand in the U.K. and Ireland. The agreement covers all product categories including footwear, snowboarding hardgoods, outerwear, apparel and accessor
adidas Consolidating Global Brand…
adidas-Salomon AG is looking to take a full stake in its operations in Japan, reportedly offering last week to acquire the balance of the shares it does not own of Salomon and Taylor Made Co. Ltd. as it moves to take full control in many of its global ope
Lifetime Takes CPSC Hit in Hoop Action…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Lifetime Products Inc. has agreed to pay $800,000 civil penalty for not reporting a bolt on the stand's base that had caused numerous injuries…
Rain and Snow Appoints New CEO
Julie Norfleet, President of Rain & Snow, Inc., a western Maryland manufacturer of head protection gear for whitewater kayaking under the “Grateful Heads™” Brand, announced today the addition of Richard H. Hill, Sr. of Athens, GA as the Chief Executive Of
Get Outdoors Act is Established
The OIA hosted a press conference where Congressmen George Miller (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Get Outdoors Act which will establish a trust fund providing $3.1 billion annually to encourage physical activity and recreation. The goal of the
OIA presents Friend of Outdoor Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association is presenting its Friend of the Outdoor Industry award to Senator Patty Murray today to honor her strong leadership on the Wild Sky Wilderness proposal and to Representative Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) to honor his leadership in
Scott USA Brings Back Bikes
Scott USA announced its return to the USA in the coming months and offer a full line of bicycles and selected cycling accessories for the 2005 model year. Beat Zaugg, President of Scott Sports Group said, “We have always wanted to return to North America.
