Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has added Black’s Retail Analysts, an inventory planning specialist based in San Francisco, to its list of preferred business services providers…
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LaCrosse Receives $3M USMC Order
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said its Danner subsidiary received a $3 million delivery order as part of the Mountain Cold Weather Boot contract awarded by the United States Marine Corps in 2006…
Yue Yuen’s U.S. Sales Up 6.3% in First Half
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. said profits rose 24.4% on a 21.8% rise in turnover for the six months ended March 31 thanks to consolidation in the footwear manufacturing industry and rapid growth of the wholesale and retail operations it spun off earl
Veltec Names New Florida Rep
Veltec Sports, which markets and distributes cycling brands, appointed Charlie Allen to the position of outside sales representative for the state of Florida.
Danner Launches Customization Web Site
Danner, Inc., a subsidiary of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.has launched its new “myDanner” custom footwear program. Customers have the opportunity to build a one-of-a-kind, personalized Danner, from choosing the outsole to having their name embossed on the boo
Fishpond Hires Backbone Media
Fishpond, inc., a maker of fly fishing and travel products, has appointed Backbone Media to oversee media communications and product placement…
Gore Bike Wear Picks up Canadian Distributor
Canada's Cycles Lambert will distribute cycling apparel in Canada for W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. W.L. Gore has sold the line in Europe for 24 years and introduced it in the United States in 2005…
ITC to Review Ruling in Croc’s Trade Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission said it will
review an administrative judge's finding that five U.S.
companies did not violate trade laws by importing foam
shoes that Croc's alleges infringe two of their patents…
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OR Names Student Design Contestants
Outdoor Retailer disclosed the identify of five students selected to compete in “Project OR,” a design competition debuting at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The students are from Colorado State University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (Ca
REI Funds Cycling Plans at Five Communities
Five communities will receive Bicycle Friendly Community grants to help pay for bike plans, technical assistance, pilot projects, and innovative cycling initiatives. The grant program is administered by the Bikes Belong Foundation in partnership with the
Aetrex Acquires Fitracks
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. said it acquired Fitracks Inc., the supplier of the foot scanning hardware it uses to help dealers sell its footwear at retail. The deal gives Aetrex full ownership and control over the patented footcare technologies that retailer c
OIA Board of Director Elections Now Open
Executives from Zappos, Wolverine Worldwide Inc., Decker's Outdoor Corp. and The Coleman Co. have been nominated for the first time to Outdoor Industry Association's board of directors. The election opened Wednesday, ends at 5 p.m. July 17 and
Balance Bar to Recycle Wrappers
Balance Bar is joining the Energy Bar Brigade, which is designed to reduce the amount of energy bar wrappers going into landfills while educating people about the benefits of reusing waste materials. For each wrapper returned two cents will be donated to
OIA Expands Marketing Team
OIA has hired Scott Chavkin as its new director of marketing and communications to oversee all aspects of the association's day to day marketing and communications needs…
Warnaco Fills New SVP, Retail Position
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has appointed Bob Dakin to the newly created role of SVP, retail. Dakin will develop global retail strategies, ensure consistency across all of Warnaco’s retail operations and identify retail opportunities within the United States.
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