The Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association honored Nautilus, Inc. for its leadership in maximizing athletic performance at its seventh annual conference in Salt Lake City. Nautilus was honored for its “commitment to excellence” in design
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Vasque Inks Deal with Darby Communications
Vasque inked a partnership with Western North Carolina based Public Relations firm, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will represent media relations Vasque Footwear…
Active Interest Media Acquires Backpacker
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Pacific Cycle Should See Strong 2007
Dorel recently issued a statement regarding their upbeat outlook for the 2007 fiscal year. In the Recreational/Leisure division, after two years of limited growth at Pacific Cycle, 2007 is shaping up as a much better year, according to management…
SmartWool Advocacy Program to Donate Over $90,000
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SIA Hires New Research Manager
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Specialty retail sales representatives for Clif Bar & Co. will soon tread a lot lighter on the environment. Clif Bar is partnering with NativeEnergy to encourage its independent retail sales reps to reduce their climate footprint by using clean, renewable
3point5 Adds Six Brands to Training Community
3point5 experienced another significant increase in membership and expanded its presence in the cycling and golf categories. This week, 3point5 welcomed six new companies: Giro, Bell Powersports, Easton Cycling, Dansko, Saris Cycling Group, Macgregor Golf
TWC to Open New Madison Location
The Walking Company will open a new location in Madison, Wis. on May 18. At almost 1,500 square feet the new store will be located at West Towne Mall, which is home to stores such as Boston Store, JCPenney and Sears…
Asics Hires Chandler as VP of Apparel and Accessories
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Steve Madden, Ltd. Acquires E-Commerce Provider; Names New President
Steven Madden, Ltd. has acquired Compo Enhancements, Steven Madden, Ltd.'s outsourced e-commerce solutions provider, and appointed its founder and CEO, Jeffrey Silverman as president of Steven Madden, Ltd. Mr. Silverman will report directly to Jamies
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Chaco has named Jeff Busic as the company’s new director of sales. Effective immediately, Busic will oversee all aspects of sales for the Paonia, Colorado-based Chaco and Ulu Boot footwear brands. A former retail manager with REI, Busic has been an integr
BCM Expands Fundraising Initiatives
Expanding beyond its traditional Summit for Someone fundraising events, Big City Mountaineers is tapping into events, in-store fundraisers and grants to raise money for its summer youth backpacking program…
Sport Chalet Opens New CA and AZ Stores
Sport Chalet, Inc. will open two new locations this week, one in Phoenix, AZ and one in Bakersfield, CA. The CA store will be a 42,000 sq. ft. store location at 5200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309. The Phoenix store will be a 41,000 sq. ft. loca
Crocs Inks Licensing Deal with Marvel Comics
Crocs, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to produce Crocs footwear and Jibbitz charms featuring characters ripped from the pages of Marvel's comic books including Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Incredib
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