Five years after its implementation, the Earned Import Allowance Program (EIAP) is not providing enough incentives to help reverse the decline in Dominican apparel exports to the U.S. market, as intended, according to a new report from the U.S. Internatio
Year: 2014
Pendleton Taps Filson Exec to Run Direct Business
Pendleton Woolen Mills of Portland, OR has hired former Filson executive Harry Egler to fulfill the role of vice president of direct business channels…
Timbuk2 Names Distributor for Northern Europe
Timbuk2 has named Tre Pluss AS, led by Henning Hexeberg, to manage the brand’s distribution in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland & Iceland, the U.K. and Germany…
Lenzing Says Jumbo Tencel Plant Up and Running
The Lenzing Group has successfully initiated production at its new Tencel jumbo production facility, the largest in the world, at a site in its native Austria. The plant is in the midst of ramping up production of the wood-based fiber, which has gained po
REI Awards $4.6 Million to More than 300 Non-Profits
REI will award $4.6 million in grants this year to more than 300 nonprofit organizations to build on a long-standing commitment to maintain the outdoors and help people connect with recreational opportunities…
NSSF Captures Four Prestigious Awards
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been honored with three Telly Awards recognizing the high quality of two in-house-produced videos and a coveted Stevie Award for its 2013 Annual Review…
TNF and Columbia Take Top Honors in Outdoor Brand Strength Report
What are the strongest brands in the specialty outdoor space?
That question and many more are probed and analyzed in the new Outdoor Brand Strength Report, which summarizes the bi-annual consumer survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group to measure
Black Diamond and Access Fund Launch ROCK Project
Black Diamond Equipment announced the launch of ROCK Project, a new program in partnership with the Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment…
MidwayUSA Now Offers HatsanUSA Products
MidwayUSA announces that HatsanUSA is the newest addition to its airgun and accessory lineup…
TACTACAM Hires Agency of Record
TACTACAM, LLC, a manufacturer of first person hunting cameras and accessories, has selected StarkGrowth as its public relations and marketing agency of record, effective immediately…
Winchester Archery Relocates to Pennsylvania
Winchester Archery announces that in light of its growth over the past 24 months has relocated into a larger facility in Pennsylvania..
Johnson Outdoors Fills Global Marketing Position
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announces it has named Julie Andersen as global marketing director for its dive gear and equipment business…
Backcountry.com Revenues Grow but Disappoint in Second Quarter
Liberty Interactive Corporation reported revenues at Backcountry.com increased in the second quarter, but came in below anticipated levels due to softness in demand and slightly lower average order values…
Johnson Outdoors Says Strong Quarter Can’t Offset Long Winter
Johnson Outdoors Inc. said sales surged in the fiscal third quarter ended June 27, but that its year-to-date sales are still lagging last year’s due to prolonged winter conditions in the company's fiscal 2014 first and second quarters…
SGB Magazine Launches Specialty Rep of the Year Awards
SGB Magazine and The SportsOneSource Group has launched a new event recognizing the hard work and tireless efforts of sales professionals serving the specialty retailer market. The SGB Specialty Rep of the Year awards program will honor nine individuals
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