American Alpine Club Hires New Operations Director
The American Alpine Club (AAC) appointed Jonathan “Nat” Matthews to the position of operations director. In this role, Matthews…
FundSource OR to Repeat at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
SD Sport Innovators (SDSI), Outdoor Retailer and sponsor Grow Utah are planning to stage the second FundSource OR in January after the event drew six emerging companies and 25 professional investors to Salt Lake City last month. During the event, which wa
Chaco Adds Brandywine River Reps to Sales Team
Chaco continues to expand its sales team with the addition of Brandywine River Reps in the Mid-Atlantic region…
New Balance Premieres Unlaced Video Series Showcasing MLB Stars
In its continuing mission to change the game of baseball by showcasing the person behind the athlete, global athletic leader New Balance launched a new “behind the scenes” video series to inspire young athletes by showing how some of the best
Dawgs Sues Crocs for Monopolistic Conduct
Dawgs Inc. has sued Crocs Inc. for its alleged anti-competitive actions and “actual monopolization of the market for ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) fully molded ventilated clog-type casual shoes in the United States” that has prevented Dawgs from selling to ma
Fox Head Inc. Reportedly Being Shopped
Fox Head Inc., a family owned maker of apparel for motocross and action sports enthusiasts, has hired R.W. Baird & Co. to shop the company, according to a report by TheStreet.com…
Action Target Selects New Marketing Agency
Chevalier Advertising announces that it has been selected as the agency of record for Action Target, a manufacturer of shooting range solutions and targetry for the outdoor industry…
Valencell Opens Lab to Help Licensees Test Biometric Apparel
Valencell has opened a state-of-the art sports performance lab where licensees can develop and validate biometric wearable products using its patented sensor technology…
Exceed Says CEO Raised $15M to Consumate Merger
Exceed Company Ltd., owner of China's Xidelong athletic brand, is negotiating with its Chairman and CE0 Shuipan Lin to extend the deadline for him to close on his proposed acquisition of the company following news that he had secured new financing Se
Lululemon to Open First Men’s Store in Manhattan
Lululemon has signed a lease to open its first men's store in lower Manhattan. According to the real estate site, therealdeal.com, the store will open at Prince and Wooster Streets in Soho…
L.L.Bean to Open its First Minnesota Store at Mall of America
L.L.Bean plans to open its first Minnesota store. The new L.L.Bean store will be located in the popular Mall of America. The 29,000 square-foot store will employ approximately 120 people…
REI and Accell Partner to Bring German MTB Brand to US in 2015
REI will become the exclusive dealer of the premium German mountain bike brand Ghost starting next year…
Sam Edelman Expands to West Coast
Sam Edelman, which is owned by Brown Shoe Co. is setting up shop in a 3,500 square foot space at 342 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills…
Simms and PrimaLoft Expand Partnership
PrimaLoft, Inc. and Simms, manufacturer of waders, outerwear and technical fishing apparel and accessories, have expanded their partnership for Fall 2014…
STX Sponsors Two Elite British Field Hockey Clubs
Baltimore-based STX, LLC, the maker of lacrosse, field hockey and golf equipment, announced the sponsorship of two English Premier League field hockey clubs, Wimbledon Hockey Club and East Grinstead Hockey Club…
