adidas to Consolidate Distribution in Spartanburg, SC

The adidas Group will consolidate the adidas brand’s apparel distribution center in Hebron, Ky., its footwear distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C., and the Reebok brand’s apparel distribution center in Memphis, Tenn., and its footwear distribution cen

The Walking Company Enters Maine

The Walking Company, will open a new location in South Portland, Maine, its first location in the state, on April 13. The 1,725 square-foot location will be located at The Maine Mall, 364 Main Mall Road…

Outdoor University Finalizes 2007 Schedule

Outdoor University, an Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) event, announces the final program and speaker agenda for 2007 events. The program will be offered at four sessions across the country, providing regional retailers with training aimed at equipping

New Balance To Host Auction for Education

New Balance and chasingKIMBIA, a blogumentary that documents the lifestyle and training of some of the world's best marathon runners from Kenya, announce the “Auction for Education” to raise funds for the KIMbia Foundation in support of youth educati

OIWC Launches Pilot Regional Program in D.C.

Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition will launch a pilot chapter in the greater Washington D.C. area. OIWC has recently developed a model that enables women to create and maintain regional OIWC chapters throughout the country…

Tour of Utah Postponed; Executive Director Resigns

The Board of Directors of the Tour of Utah bicycle race announced today that this year’s event will be postponed. After several months of aggressive sales and marketing efforts, the management team was unable to secure the required level of sponsorship su

Johnson Outdoors Acquires New Diving Equipment Brand

Johnson Outdoors acquired Seemann Sub, a German diving equipment brand. The family-owned and managed German company was acquired from Robert and Ella Stoss. The transaction, which closed on April 2, 2007, continues Johnson Outdoors’ strategic focus on ac

Jetboil Hires Lathrop as VP of Sales

Jetboil hired Chris Lathrop as the company’s new vice president of sales. As VP of Sales, Lathrop will be responsible for overseeing Jetboil’s strategic sales growth and business development activities, marketing and branding initiatives, and will provide

REI to Open New Oregon Store

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store at Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon, in the fall of 2007. The two-story, approximately 29,000 square-foot store will be located near I-205 at Sunnyside Road and employ 65-70 full and part-time st