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NRF: US: VAT Introduction To Harm Economy
National Retail Federation research finds that the creation of a European-style Value Added Tax being proposed by some Washington policymakers to reduce the federal deficit would result in the loss of 850,000 jobs in the first year…
Osprey Adds Veteran Product Designers
Osprey Packs, Inc. hired two new product designers, Cassie Tweed and Hut Cheng. Tweed is based in Osprey’s new Mill Valley, CA product design office, while Cheng will be based in Osprey’s Vietnam product development studio starting in November
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Signs Expanded License With NFL
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has entered into a new, extended and expanded license agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. to manufacture and market men's and women's outerwear, sportswear, and swimwear products in the United State
Ranger Boats Parent to Expand Arkansas Facility
Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, AR. The company will invest $13 million to retool, transition and expand its facilities, which will create more than 115 new jobs…
Gun Rights Group Files Suit on Behalf of War Vet
Acting on behalf of a Georgia resident and honorably discharged Vietnam War veteran, the Second Amendment Foundation said it has filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Eric Holder and the Federal Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of a federal sta
Fox Racing Shox Parent Switching to NYSE
The parent company for Fox Racing Shox will transfer its listing to the New York Stock Exchange from the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Compass Diversified Holdings anticipates that its trust shares will begin trading on the NYSE on Nov. 1, 2010…
Adidas Signs Notre Dame Lacrosse
Adidas has signed on as the official equipment and apparel supplier with the Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse team…
180s Reports Fire Damage at Headquarters
180s, manufacturer of cold weather performance accessories, experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
Fire Dislodges 180s from New HQ
180s experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
Scott Mongomery Steps Down as GM for Scott Bikes
Scott Montgomery, who played a key role in bringing Scott bikes to the United States in 2004, has stepped down from his position as general manager for Scott Sports, the company announced…
Interbike to Remain in Vegas
In response to feedback to its announcement three weeks ago that it was moving the show to Anaheim in August 2011, Interbike announced the 2011 edition of the show will stay in Las Vegas and will be held Sep. 12-16…
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Receives Federal Grant
Pacific Outdoor Equipment received the Rural Energy for America (REAP) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build a 3-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters and warehouse in Bozeman, MT…
Youth Participation in Outdoor Recreation Continues Slide in 2009
More than 137.8 million Americans participated in outdoor recreation in 2009, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation…
MyPOV360.com Teams with Eastern Snowboarding League
MyPOV360.com, retailer of point-of-view wearable cameras and accessories has agreed to support the inaugural year of the Eastern Snowboarding League Series…
Outdoor Research Appoints New VP
Looking to the future as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2011, Outdoor Research restructured its leadership team this month, creating a new vice president role that will more closely link product development with marketing…
