The Regenerative Organic Alliance, a diverse coalition of organizations and businesses led by Rodale Institute as board chair and spearheaded by Dr. David Bronner and Patagonia in the areas of farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness, announced the unveiling of the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC), which will officially launch this year at Natural Products Expo West, 2018.
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Garmin Selected As Exclusive Marine Electronics Supplier To IBBI
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., announced that is has been selected as the exclusive marine electronics supplier for the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI), the industry’s largest purchasing cooperative comprised of a 19-member network of leading boat brands.
Rocky Brands Announces New Share Repurchase Program
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
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The Limon Collection: Board games so beautiful, they are works of art.
Graphair … Pure Drinkable Water In A Single Step
Scientists at Sydney, Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization want to change millions of lives in underdeveloped countries using graphene to create a simple water filtration system.
Third Oak Responsibly Made In The USA
Sara Irvani, Founder, Third Oak, is a conscious shoe brand responsibly Made in the USA.
Deckers Outdoor’s CFO To Step Down
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said in a regulatory filing that, after nine years of valuable contributions and dedicated service to the company, Thomas A. George will be stepping down as chief financial officer of the company to pursue other interests.
NRF Calls Steel And Aluminum Tariffs ‘Tax On American Families’
In a statement, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, called President Trump’s call for new tariffs on steel and aluminum “a tax on American families. When costs of raw materials like steel and aluminum are artificially driven up, all Americans ultimately foot the bill in the form of higher prices for everything from canned goods to electronics and automobiles.”
Schutt Sports Extends Partnership With Major League Baseball
Kranos Corporation, dba Schutt Sports, announced a multi-year extension to their agreement as the Official Base Supplier to Major League Baseball. The company manufactures the Jack Corbett Hollywood bases, a version of which has been on the field for every MLB game, including World Series and All-Star Games, since 1939.
LL Bean Raises Age To Buy Rifles To 21
L.L. Bean became the latest retailer to announce that it will no longer sell guns or ammunition to customers younger than 21.
Gita Sporting Goods Furthers Partnership With Pinarello
The newly formed Pinarello US is a fully owned subsidiary of the Italian Cicli Pinarello and is led by company president, David Vigil.
Tecnica Forges Ahead
The Forge, a new collection of trekking boots from Technica, combines anatomical fit with heat moldable customization capabilities.
Johnson Outdoors Announces 20 Percent Increase In Cash Dividend
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by its board of directors of a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per class A share and $0.1091 per class B share – an 20 percent increase from the previous dividend rate announced on December 8, 2017.
Moody’s Places Brunswick’s Debt Ratings Under Review For Downgrade
Moody’s Investors Service placed Brunswick Corporation’s debt ratings on review for downgrade. This follows the company’s announcement today that Brunswick will spin-off its Fitness business.
Starboard Issues Letter To Newell Shareholders
Starboard Value LP, the hedge fund, said on Monday it nominated two additional directors to the board of Newell Brands Inc, bringing its total nominees to 12 as the activist investor seeks to replace Newell’s board and CEO.