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.
GoLite Wins Backpacker Magazine Editors Choice Award
GoLite has been selected as one of the few companies to receive Backpacker Magazine's 2004 Editors' Choice award. GoLite's Kinetic jacket was uniquely distinguished this year in being the only clothing selected for the award, which is widel
HighGear is Ready to go International
HighGear/TechTrail is often described as one of the fastest-growing brands in the outdoor business, and after much success domestically, the North Carolina based company is now set to take their international business to an elevated level, with the additi
CPSC Announces Recalls on Mountain Bikes, Air Hockey Tables
Pacific Cycle Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 14,000 Mongoose mountain bicycles after receiving two reports that the frames of the Mongoose aluminum 20-inch wheel “D-XR AL” mountain bicycles broke,
Pacific Sunwear Gets Settlement in Copyright Case
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that the defendants in a copyright infringement action commenced by the company have agreed to settle the claims against them for the aggregate amount of $345,000. The defendants are required to destroy within
Brunswick Completes Acquistion of Boat Brands
Brunswick Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Crestliner, Lowe and Lund aluminum boat brands from Genmar Industries, Inc. for approximately $191 million in cash. The transaction also contains provisions for additional con
Genesco Completes Hat World Corporation Acquisition
Genesco Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hat World Corporation. The total purchase price for Hat World was $177.4 million in cash, including adjustments for $11.1 million of net cash acquired and for working capital and certain tax benefits, subject
Get Outdoors’ Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
The Great Outdoors is getting the attention it needs and deserves — thanks to the introduction of the Great Outdoors Act. Introduced by Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and George Miller (D-CA), this bill will help improve the health and quality of life
Cybex Receives Fitness Management Best Product Award
Cybex International, Inc. has received the Fitness Management Nova7 supplier award for best product of the year 2003 for its Cybex Arc Trainer…
