Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has reportedly stepped down as the leader of the Las Vegas Downtown Project. The utopian living experiment has seen pushback from locals since its inception. Hsieh in a statement refuted much of the news…
Year: 2014
Nat Geo Names Craghoppers Licensed Apparel Partner
National Geographic has selected U.K.-based Craghoppers to provide National Geographic-branded apparel for the United States, Canada, and Mexico at stand-alone retail and online stores under an exclusive licensing agreement…
Hugelmeyer Relinquishes Top Spot at OIA, Ready for Next Adventure
In a decision that surprised many, Outdoor Industry Association President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer announced his resignation Tuesday, saying that after nearly 15 years of building up the trade association's financial and political capital, it is time
Muck Boots Partners with Modern Farmer Magazine
Muck Boots has partnered with Modern Farmer, the lifestyle magazine focused on food, farming and country living, on a limited-edition boot…
GrovTec Adds to Sales and Marketing Team
GrovTec US, Inc., manufacturer of American made firearm slings, sling swivels, ammunition accessories and firearm bore cleaner has announced the the hire of Annie Foster as administrative sales assistant…
Patagonia Adds PR and Communications Coordinator
Patagonia has added Corey Simpson to its Ventura-based public relations team as PR & Communications Coordinator…
Canadian Companies Launch New Generation of Hockey Apparel
Garmatex Technologies Inc. has partnered with the Canadian startup Base360 Inc. to bring a new generation of protective hockey wear to the Canadian market. The line was inspired by the near death of a hockey player slashed by a skate and will be offered e
Plano Synergy Names Director of Sales
Plano Synergy announces that it has promoted Pat McKenna to the position of director of sales…
Puma Extends BMW Deal
Puma has extended its partnership with BMW Motorsport, announcing a multi-year renewal of its contract with the global motorsport brand…
Loudmouth and Rival Athletics Team up on Collegiate Shorts
Loudmouth has partnered with Rival Athletics, LLC to produce a collection of collegiate athletic shorts. Each pair of shorts features a school logo for a sporty look and a unique team-colored Loudmouth design for an added shot of style…
Smith Optics Supports First Descents
During the month of October, Smith Optics will donate $1 for every sunglass sold on smithoptics.com to First Descents, a non-profit offering young adult cancer fighters and survivors outdoor adventure experiences…
Escalade Sells Information Security Business
Escalade, Inc. completed the sale of its information security business on Oct. 1, 2014. As previously announced in August 2014, Escalade's strategic plan is to focus on its sporting goods business…
Better Baseball Opens Second Retail Location in Chamblee, GA
Better Baseball plans to expand in the Atlanta area by opening its second retail space located at 3220 Cumberland Drive, Chamblee, GA…
Nuun Launches Hydration Testing Program
Nuun, the maker of electrolyte enhanced drink tablets, is debuting an athlete hydration testing program in Kona at the Ironman World Championships…
Charles River Apparel Adds Sales Reps
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, added three outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts in Texas, Oklahoma, and Western New York and Pennsylvania…
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