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Riddell Inc. to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio last Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nea
Potential CIT Bankruptcy Could Rattle Retail
CIT Group Inc., a significant lender to small and medium-size businesses in the retail industry, could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings barring a last-minute deal to renegotiate its sizeable debt load. A bankruptcy threatens to disrupt the flow of m
Outdoor Apparel Vendors Adjusting to Downturn
Despite the economic downturn and a drastic pullback in inventories, the design and innovation machine hasn’t been turned off for outdoor apparel manufacturers. As expected, many of the same themes – lighter, moisture-management, eco-friendly, sun protect
Easton Hockey Names Ryan VP of Int’l Hockey Sales
Easton Hockey has announced the addition of Craig Ryan as VP of International Hockey Sales. Craig Ryan will work out of Easton’s Montreal, Canada office but will focus on growing Easton’s international sales base, travelling extensively internationally to
Former Burton President Becomes Spyder and Cloudveil CEO
Spyder Active Sports hired Thomas McGann as the company’s new chief executive officer. McGann comes to Spyder Active Sports, also the parent company for Cloudveil Mountain Works, with decades of executive experience, including serving as president of Burt
AFMInc Appoints President
AFMInc, a major supplier of wilderness medical and survival products for the adventure-outdoor market, appointed Howard Flax as its new president. Flax has a background in multi-channel retail having most recently served as CEO of Flax art & design since
Sports Direct Profits Plunge 91%
Sports Direct announced a 91% drop in full-year profits despite increased sales, after the weak pound and investment losses took their toll…
Sport Footwear Average Selling Prices Inch Up in June
Average selling prices for sport footwear rose inched up ever so slightly in the month of June, led by strong increases in the sport specialty retail channel, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanINFO…
Former Nautica Founder Partners with Jack Nicklaus
The Nicklaus Companies and David Chu Management Group (DCMG) have have established a strategic partnership to develop and evolve the Nicklaus Brands in the lifestyle category. Chu first rose to prominence in the eighties with the success of his lifestyle
Adio Footwear Names Global Marketing Manager
Adio Footwear appointed skateboarding industry veteran Ed Dominick as its new Global Marketing Manager. Dominick comes to Adio with over 17 years experience in the skateboarding industry, has extensive experience in a number of different roles over the ye
TrekSta USA Adds New Sales Team in Northwest
TrekSta USA, a manufacturer of outdoor footwear, said Egan & Associates LLC will represent the company in the Pacific Northwest territory (Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana).The agency has over 18 years of experience in the Northwest including
Blacks Leisure Comps Slip 1.8%; New Outdoor Format Sales Increase
Blacks Leisure year-to-date comparable sales were down 1.8% with outdoor sales down 1.6% and Boardwear down 3.2%. The new format Outdoor stores, which the company says is an important element of the recovery strategy for the business, continued to perform
Dorel Announces Acquisition of Iron Horse
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that it had acquired certain assets of Iron Horse Bicycles, including inventory, various trademarks and trade names, as well as the “Iron Horse” brand, in a transaction valued at US$5.2 million. As reported, the assets were
CIT Moves Closer to Bankruptcy
CIT Group Inc. said late Wednesday it has been told there is “no appreciable likelihood” of government funding in the near term…
Board Retailers Association Selects 2009-11 Co-Chairs
The Board Retailers Association (BRA) appointed Duke Edukas of Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, CA, and Deepak “D” Nachnani from Coastal Edge in Virginia Beach, VA, as its new Co-Chairs for the 2009-2011 term. Todd Roberts, co-owner of ZJ boarding House in
