Outdoor Industry Association applauded a group of sponsors for introducing the U.S. OUTDOOR Act in both houses of Congress for the third time since 2009. Developed in close consultation with the outdoor industry, the U.S. textile industry, and congressio
Year: 2014
Highgear Goes on Hiatus
Highgear, the maker of performance watches, navigation tools and accessories owned by Implus, has been shuttered – at least for now…
Good To-Go Builds Team In Wake of Outdoor Retailer
Good To-Go, a Maine-based preparer of dehydrated meals, said it has added several employees and reps to support growth after a very successful showing at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last month in Salt Lake City…
Backcountry CEO Appointed to Women’s eCommerce Network Council
Liberty Interactive Corp. selected Jill Layfield, CEO of its Backcountry.com unit, as one of 11 women to serve on the 2015 Women's eCommerce Network Council that will mentor a new class of up-and-coming female e-commerce entrepreneurs…
Opedix Launches Kinetic Health Education Platform
Opedix, maker of Kinetic Health Gear for performance, recovery and rehabilitation, has unveiled a new website…
NEMO Expands Design Team
NEMO Equipment, Inc, an outdoor gear manufacturer located in New Hampshire, has hired Andrew Milkovits from EMS as product line manager and Tom Bath from REI as senior product developer…
Haddad Brands Launches Second Annual Kid’s Rock! Fashion Show
The second annual Kid's Rock! Fashion Show presented by Haddad Brands, hit New York Fashion Week this year with high-powered performances and appearances by celebrity athletes including Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony. The event included fashion look
Dainese Named Protective Gear Supplier for U.S. Ski Team
Dainese, the Italian protective gear and apparel specialist, announced its role as the official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team.
Pop Warner Adds Two to Medical Advisory Committee
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced that noted researchers Stefan Duma, Ph.D., and Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., have been added to the Pop Warner Medical Advisory C
Harman and NBA Announce Marketing and Merchandising Partnership
Harman International and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a comprehensive multiyear marketing and merchandising partnership that will make the company the official headphone, speaker, and audio partner of the NBA, Women’s National
SFIA Announces Major Campaign to Increase Sports Participation
At the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, SFIA Chairman & Mizuno, USA President Bob Puccini and SFIA President & CEO Tom Cove announced the SFIA Increase Participation Plan, the biggest initiative the sports and fitness industry has launched to
Russell Athletic Launches Fourth Annual ‘Fight Like Dylan Award’
Russell Brands, LLC, will begin accepting entries for the fourth annual Russell Athletic “Fight Like Dylan Award,” named in honor of Dylan Rebeor, a high school football player whose last wish was for his teammates to receive new uniforms. Through this in
Yogasmoga to Open First Store in Greenwich, CT
Yogasmoga, the manufacturer of yoga inspired athletic apparel and accessories, announced the grand opening of their Townhouse on Greenwich Avenue, which will be the brand's first retail location…
Confluence Outdoor Brands Back Gauley Fest, Again
Confluence Outdoor brands Dagger, Wave Sport, Adventure Technology and Bomber Gear are once again supporting American Whitewater at the 31st annual Gauley Fest in Summersville, W.V., this weekend, Sept. 19-20…
Globe International Sees Turnaround in Fiscal 2014
Globe International, the skate footwear and equipment company based in Melbourne, reported sales grew 24 percent in its fiscal year ended July to AUD$103.5 million ($94.2 mm). On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 13 percent. The company reported a loss
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