K-Swiss Inc. Acquires OTZ Shoes
E.Land World Ltd and K•Swiss Inc., owner of the K•Swiss and Palladium brands, announced the strategic acquisition of Malibu, CA-based contemporary comfort footwear brand OTZ Shoes Inc. Under the agreement, OTZ Shoes will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of K•Swiss Inc., with key executives remaining in place. The acquisition marks the first addition to the K•Swiss Inc. company portfolio...(5/20/2013)

LaCrosse Footwear Appoints President
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. appointed Robert Sasaki as its new president. Sasaki previously served as a finance director at Nike Inc., where he focused on Asia... (5/20/2013)

National Retailers Perceive More Regulatory Risk
Retailers are feeling pressure from a heightened regulatory climate. A new BDO USA, LLP analysis of the risk factors listed in the most recent 10-K filings of the largest 100 public U.S. retailers found that federal, state and local regulations have increased as a risk among the nation’s largest retailers...(5/20/2013)

The North Face Extends Explore Your Parks to 13 More States
The North Face has expanded its Explore Your Parks outreach campaign to 13 more U.S. markets, including state parks in 12 states and the Chicago Park District - marking the first time the program partnered with a city park district...(5/20/2013)

OIA Opens Early Bird Registration for 2013 Rendezvous in San Diego
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has opened online registration for 2013 Rendezvous, its annual leadership forum. An early-bird rate of $100 off the normal registration fee is available until June 13...(5/20/2013)

Spy CFO Michael Angel Announces Resignation
Spy Inc. CFO Michael D. Angel has announced his intention to resign from his position in order to facilitate a return to his permanent home in the Bay Area. Angel will remain availalbe as a full-time interim CFO consultant until the appointment of a successor CFO...(5/20/2013)

BSN Sports to Merge with Herff Jones
BSN Sports has signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, the manufacturer, marketer and distributor of graduation-related materials and educational products, as well as cheerleading apparel and services. Under terms of the agreement, BSN Sports will join the HJ portfolio of companies and continue to operate as its own branded entity...(5/17/2013)