The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity, awarded grants to community-based running programs in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island…
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Korkers Files Patent Application for Interchangeable Outsole System
Korkers Products, LLC has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a new version of its OmniTrax Interchangeable Outsole System, which dramatically improves the use of the system, while allowing the product to beco
Study Finds Insect Shield Dramatically Reduces Tick Attachments
A pilot study conducted by researchers at The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health reported that the incidence of tick attachments was reduced by 93% among workers wearing Insect Shield Repellent Apparel…
Fed Says Credit Card Swipe Fee Regs Will be Ready by Summer
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke assured Congress Tuesday that the agency is on track to implement swipe fee reform regulations by summer that are expected to save retailers as much as $1 billion in annual fees. The comments appeared aimed at sponsor
Choose Outdoors Names Interim President, Expands Board
Choose Outdoors, which promotes outdoor recreation and active lifestyles through support for public lands and waters, named Michelle Barnes as interim president and announced an expanded board of directors.
Petzl America Rep Dies in Utah Avalanche
Garrett Smith, a customer sales rep for Petzl America Inc., died Sunday after being overtaken by an avalanche with two companions in the backcountry on Horseshoe Mountain, in the Manti-La Sal National Forest near Ephraim, Utah…
Injured Vets Take to Slopes in Annual Clinic
More than 300 Veterans will hit the slopes at the 25th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place this week in Snowmass Village, Colo., March 27 – April 1. The clinic provides injured Veterans the opportunity to learn life changing skil
Crocs Donated 100,000 Pairs of Shoes to Japan’s Quake Victims
Crocs, Inc. has donated 100,000 pairs of shoes to Feed The Children and other organizations, which will work to distribute to those hardest hit by the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan. Crocs is also orchestrating ways for consumers to dona
High Sierra Licenses USSA Freesking Brand
High Sierra Sport Company has become one of the first licensees for the new U.S. Freeskiing brand announced in January by the U. S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding. High Sierra will sup
Marmot Mountain Joins The Conservation Alliance
Marmot Mountain, LLC (Marmot) has become the newest member of the Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor companies that has contributed more than $9.5 million to grassroots environmental groups since its inception in 1989…
Woolrich Partners with JDK to Shape Global Brand Strategy
Woolrich has partnered with Jager di Paola Kemp Design (JDK) of Burlington, VT to create and implement a global brand development strategy that can accommodate growing demand for classic American heritage brands…
REI Awards $100K Grant to Bikes Belong
The Bikes Belong Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) to expand their Bicycling Design Best Practices Program. The Program showcases the best models for bicycle transportation from Europe and North America to he
Confluence Watersports Restructures Sales Division
Confluence Watersports has hired five technical reps to provide dealers with product training, warranty inspection and resolution and support at retailer shows and events as part of a restructuring of its sales division. The company also created the posit
Outdoor Nation Unveils 2011 Events and Focus
Outdoor Nation will take its message across the country with five regional events in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco this summer. In addition to promoting a greater connection between youth and the outdoors, the summits will
REI 2010 Sales up 14% on 8.1% Comps Growth
REI's 2010 sales reached $1.66 billion, up 14% from $1.46 billion the previous year. Operating income for the year was a record $115.4 million, up 15% from $100.6 million in 2009. Net income in 2010 was $30.2 million, up 1.4% from $29.8 million. Dire
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