Timbuk2 COO Tony Meneghetti stars in a new TV commercial produced for Citi to celebrate clients of the global banking giant that are taking on some of the world's biggest challenges. The commercial focuses on Timbuk2's commitment to manufacturin
Year: 2014
Strong Hiring Sends Dow to New High on Eve of Fourth of July
The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July with buoyant economic news at their back, including a surprisingly strong employment report that sent the Dow past 17,000 for the first time. The rally began after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that t
Target Requests Customers to Leave their Heat at Home
On July 2nd, Target interim CEO John Mulligan issued a press release stating that the retail chain requests that customers not bring firearms into its stores…
US Dpt. of Commerce Recruiting Overseas Buyers for OR Summer Market 2015
Outdoor Retailer will participate in the 2015 International Buyer Program (IBP) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which means the government will recruit overseas buyers to attend the show, help them arrange meetings and provide them interpreting servic
NSSF Urges Action on Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
Senators have arrived home for the July 4th recess and will be spending the next week in their states…
GoPro Closes IPO
GoPro, Inc. closed its initial public offering of Class A common stock Tuesday after underwriters fully exercized their option to purchase 2,670,000 additional shares. All told, GoPro sold 8,900,000 shares through the IPO, while selling stockholders sold
ASA Appoints New Angler Advocacy Campaign Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announces that Elizabeth “Liz” Ogilvie, most recently with the World Fishing Network (WFN), is the new KeepAmericaFishin Director…
Mountain Khakis Recognizes Rep of The Year
Mountain Khakis named Geary Guay Recreational Resources (GGRC) as its 2013 Rep of the Year…
West Coast Port Operations, Labor Talks Continue As Contract Expires
The Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore & Warehouse Union continued contract negotiations Wednesday and reiterated that they expect cargo operations at 29 West Coast ports will continue normally until they can reach agreement…
Under Armour Opens First Store in Central America
Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank hosted the launch event for the brand's new retail space in Panama City, Panama. Located in one of the country's premier shopping destinations, Multiplaza Pacific Mall, the store…
Ugg Launches New Tween Brand – I Heart Ugg
On July 14, Ugg Australia will launch I Heart Ugg, a premium tween brand for girls, with a product line that includes: footwear, loungewear, accessories and handbags…
USA-Belgium Sets World Cup Record for ESPN
ESPN’s telecast of the U.S.A. vs. Belgium World Cup match averaged a network record 9.6 overnight rating, according to Nielsen. That marked the highest overnight rating for a World Cup match on ESPN or ESPN2. Belgium earned a 2-1 victory in extra ti
Finish Line’s Glenn Lyon Joins Special Olympics Board
The Finish Line, Inc.’s Chairman and CEO Glenn S. Lyon has joined the Special Olympics International board of directors. He will begin his term on Jan. 1, 2015, joining Harvard Law School Professor William ‘Bill’ Alford who was re-electe
Bosch eBike Systems Opens Chinese Unit to Support OEMs
Bosch eBike Systems is setting up a regional business unit in Suzhou, China with technical and commercial experts to assist the local bicycle industry prepare for growing global demand for ped-elec bikes, which the company began promoting in the United St
Fjällräven Opens Store in Oslo
Fjällräven has opened a 3,340-square-foot store in the middle of the Karl Johan Gate, a prominent retailing area in Oslo, Norway…