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Selle Royal Buys Stake in China’s Largest Saddle Maker
Selle Royal S.p.A. of Italy has signed a deal to purchase a majority interest in the largest bicycle saddle manufacturer in China, putting it in a position to become an important OEM supplier the Asia's massive bicycle industry, the Italian company s
Icebreaker Opens First Factory Outlet Store in US
Icebreaker will open its first factory outlet store in the world in Woodburn, OR by April 1, 2010…
Acushnet Golf Sees Q4 Growth
The Acushnet Co., the division of Fortune Brands that includes the Cobra, Titleist and FootJoy brands, reported fourth quarter revenue was up 6.9% to $226.9 million from $212.2 million a year ago…
Navico Pledges to Keep Selling Lowrance Sonar Module Despite Johnson Outdoors Suit
Johnson Outdoors Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Lowrance parent Navico, Inc., alleging the company’s sale of its Lowrance LSS-1 StructureScan Imaging System infringement on a Johnson Outdoors patent…
Colorado Resorts Report 1% Rise in Early Season Traffic
The 22 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1% for the f
The SIA 2010 Snow Show Attracts Denver Crowds
Sometimes change is needed, regardless of the amount of pressure to maintain the status quo. In the case of the annual SIA Snow Show, the move to Denver and away from Las Vegas was clearly a change that was needed…
ORWM: Boot Category Gaining More Traction
Whether through breakthrough innovations, some cooperative cold weather early last fall, or just consumers hitting the trail more frequently as part of a new ‘back to basics’ mentality—the boot category is seeing serious momentum in the market
$1.6 Billion Requested for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011 Budget
The president's 2011 budget request of $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus funding on the agency's highest priority conservation initiatives, while containing costs through management efficiencies and other savings to
Bushnell Granted Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Brunton, Ion and Lanshou
Bushnell announces that effective December 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders…
Benchmade Wins 2009 Business of the Year Award
The Oregon City Chamber of Commerce presented Benchmade Knife Company with the 2009 Business of the Year Award. The award ceremony took place at the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at the Abernethy
Sole Technology Appoints UK Skate Team Manager
Sole Technology appointed Percy Dean to the post of UK Skate Team Manager. Percy will be overseeing the etnies, éS and Emerica UK skate teams…
Acushnet Sales Buoy Fortune Brands Q4 Results
Fortune Brands, Inc, reported double-digit sales increases for Titleist golf balls and FootJoy shoes, along with strong growth in Asia, helped its golf brands outperform the market in the fourth quarter…
Golf Equipment Manufacturers Convene to Address Industry Issues
The formation of the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council (USGMC) was announced yesterday at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show…
Callaway Golf Posts $18.2MM Q4 Loss, Currency-Neutral Sales Increase 3%
Callaway Golf reported fourth-quarter sales increased 9% to $186 million from $171 million a year ago. On a currency neutral basis, sales grew 3%. Net losses widened to $18.2 million, or 29 cents a share, from $3.2 million, or 5 cents, a year ago. On a pr
Cyberknit and Agion To Launch Performance Fabrics Line
New York City-based Cyberknit, a manufacturer of performance fabric for sports, fitness and tactical markets, has partnered with Wakefield, Mass-based Agion Technologies Inc. to offer a new line of fabrics featuring Agion Active dual-action anti-odor tech
