Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to renovate and expand its current Boulder, Colo., store to pilot a prototype design for REI stores. Project completion is set for the fall 2007. The 21,000 square-foot store will expand into space currently occupied by
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New Massachusetts Regulations Could Hurt Climbing Wall Industry
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety posted its most recent revisions to amusement regulations for the Commonwealth for public comment. The Climbing Wall Association believes these regulations may have eventual negative consequences for the climbing
Malden and 180s Land New Marine Contract
The Marine Corps System Command has chosen Malden Mills Industries, Inc.'s Polartec Power Shield fabric for use in the new Marine Corps Combat Desert Jacket. The CDJ is a new item in the Marine Corps inventory that is designed to enhance survivabilit
Teva Mountain Games Partners with Yahoo!
Beginning with a special preview package on May 30, Yahoo! will provide daily highlights from the Teva Mountain Games, which run from May 31 to June 4. Team coverage by Yahoo! will include daily text dispatches, photos and video features, which will run
Sara Lee Apparel Spin-off will Generate $4.7 Billion in Sales
Sara Lee Corporation disclosed further information regarding its previously announced plan to spin off its Branded Apparel, Americas/Asia, business to Sara Lee stockholders. As described in an information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange C
Nike and Apple Collaborate on New Training System
Nike and Apple inked a partnership to develop a new training tool for runners. The new Nike+ Air Zoom Moire is the first footwear designed to talk to iPod. With the Nike+ footwear connected to iPod nano through the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, information on time
Chaos Inks Sponsorship Deal with Vail Valley Foundation
CHAOS headwear and Vail Valley Foundation have signed a three year sponsorship program for participant gifts, as well as co-branded event merchandise of caps and beanies available at retail during this upcoming 2006/2007 season.
Atomic Promotes Race Directors
In preparation for another season of World Cup racing, Atomic Ski promoted Eduardo Guzman to International Race Director. Having spent numerous seasons on the hill for Atomic, Guzman brings veteran experience to his new position…
Perry Ellis Beats Wall St. Earnings Estimates; Revenues Down 5%
Perry Ellis International, Inc. first quarter total revenues were $214.0 million, a 5% decrease compared to $225.6 million reported during the comparable period last year. First quarter earnings were 59 cents per diluted share compared to 89 cents per dil
Icebreaker Expands Richards’ Sales Role
Icebreaker announced that Tim Richards will be expanding his territory for the brand. Richards, who has been covering Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona since 2004, will now be servicing dealers in all of California, Nevada, and Arizona. In
Morrison Promoted to GM of Cocoon by Design Salt N.A.
Josef Sturm, Founder and President of Cocoon by Design Salt, appointed Sue Morrison as the new General Manager for North America. Morrison will replace GM Randy King who has left Cocoon to explore a new business opportunity…
Everlast Sells Pink Boxing Gloves to Help BCRF
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to champion a critical fundraising effort for cancer research and prevention around the world. Everlast will donate to the BCRF 5% from the sale of every pair of its pink box
REI Opens First Rhode Island Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Cranston, R.I., in the fall of 2006 at Chapel View. The new mixed-use development, off Interstate 95 on Route 2, revives 19th century buildings at the site of the former Sockanosset Boys Training Schoo
AGS Labs Inks Esbit Distribution Agreement
AGS Labs, a manufacturer and distributor of camping and first aid products, has inked a deal to become the new North American distributor for the Esbit stove and fuel tablets, imported from Germany. The Esbit stove is being re-introduced to the outdoor m
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Ganio as Director of Merchandising
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has appointed Ted Ganio to the new position of Director of Merchandising. Ganio will be responsible for the global strategic vision and management of all of the company’s product design and development. He joined Mountain Hardwear
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