The North Face has committed to the goal of using 100 percent certified and responsibly sourced down across all product lines by Fall 2017…
Year: 2014
Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
Charles River Apparel Receives AIA 2014 Moving On Up Award
Charles River Apparel, manufacturer of performance apparel, was named a recipient of the Adventures in Advertising (AIA) Corporation 2014 Moving On Up Award for the Gold level Apparel category…
Cutters Gloves Signs Jamaal Charles
Cutters Gloves, the creators of C-TACK performance grip material, announced the addition of All-Pro Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles to its roster of world-class athletes…
Zensah Compression Signs Kara Goucher
Zensah, the athletic compression company, has partnered with Kara Goucher, elite American long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. The American running icon has been dealing with multiple injuries and is ready to start running again, with the help of Z
Rusty Surfboards Hires VP of Sales
Rusty Surfboards, Inc. hired Royce Cansler as vice president of sales.
Body Glove Hires Sales Manager for Surf, Wake, and Dive
Body Glove Wetsuits hired Joe McNulty as sales manager for the surf, wake, and dive categories. McNulty spent 8 years with Oakley…
Michael Phelps Partners to Develop New Global Swim Brand
Aqua Sphere, a swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise and triathlons, announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with the swimming legend, Michael Phelps, and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman
U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat
Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m
Balega Raises Funds for Black Rhino Wildlife Trus
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, announced its support of the Black Rhino Wildlife Trust with the launch of their anti-poaching rhino fundraising campaign to take place during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014
Belk Names Zant as New Merchandising Chief
Belk, Inc. has appointed David Zant as president and chief merchandising officer effective Aug. 11. Zant follows Kathryn Bufano, who resigned this week to accept the role of CEO at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc…
RECALL: Nevada Toddlers and Girls Moccasins Sold by Sears Canada
Sears Canada Inc. issued a voluntary product recall for Nevada toddlers and girls moccasins in black, yellow and tan colors after discovering the moccasins contain a high concentration of lead. Neither Health Canada nor Sears Canada has received reports o
Stio Closes $5.9 Million Round of Funding
Stio, the Jackson, WY-based mountain apparel brand, has closed a $5.9 million round of funding to support its growth trajectory and future plans for expansion. Sandbridge Capital, LLC led the funding round, while original Stio investor KarpReilly Investm
Bogs Outperforms Weyco’s Brown Shoe Brands in Second Quarter
Weyco Group, Inc. reported impressive growth at its Bogs outdoor footwear brand in the second quarter could not offset falling sales of its larger brown shoe brands to department stores and off-price channels….
Under Armour Names Former ESPN President to Board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that George W. Bodenheimer, former president of ESPN, Inc., a multimedia, multinational sports entertainment company, has joined the Company's board of directors…
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