Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cupid's Cup Entrepreneurship Competition, presented by Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank. After ten years, Cupid’s Cup enters a new chapter by partnering with a consortium of more than 20
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Osprey Packs Named Official Partner of the National Park Foundation
Osprey Packs has been named an official partner of the National Park Foundation to celebrate the National Park Service during its centennial year…

Granite Gear Announces Ambassador Team
Granite Gear, the maker of backpack, travel and accessories, announced a team of handpicked individuals for its first ambassador program…
PeopleForBikes Hosts Top Executives at D.C. Fly-In
PeopleForBikes last week was in Washington D.C. for an all-women’s Fly-in with sixteen of top bicycle industry executives to help make biking better in America…
Outdoor SF Presents Olympic Athlete and World-Class Adventurers
GoodPeople.com and Sunski will present the Third Annual Outdoor SF event, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Folsom Street Foundry. Benefiting the Sierra Club Outdoors and the SendIt Foundation, Outdoor SF is a collaborative event that celebrates the outdoor st
Vaude Acquires the Mobile App Epiclist
Vaude, the German mountain sports brand, is now taking over the iPhone outdoor travel app Epiclist, adding a further facet to its comprehensive commitment to sustainability…

OGIO Expands Into New Headquarters
OGIO International announced the grand opening of its new Draper, UT headquarters, scheduled for Nov. 16. At 25,000 square feet, the new office is nearly double the size of OGIO’s previous headquarters resulting from the company’s strong growt
Gander Mountain Opening in Chesterfield, MO
Gander Mountain is celebrating its new store in Chesterfield, MO with a grand opening ceremony, including celebrity appearances, family activities and giveaways…
Mizuno’s First Half Profits Hit by Currency Woes
Mizuno Corp. reported sales grew 7.8 percent to ¥96.9 billion ($786.3 million) in the six months through Sept. 30. Earnings, however, declined largely due to currency headwinds…
Mizuno’s First Half Profits Slide on Currency Headwinds
Mizuno Corp. reported sales grew 7.8 percent to ¥96.9 billion in the six months through Sept. 30…
Adidas Offers to Help Eliminate Native American Mascots
Adidas announced it will lead a nationwide voluntary initiative for high schools who want to change mascot names and identities. Adidas will offer its design resources to any high school in America…
Ross Stores Appoints President And Chief Merchandising Officer Of DD’s Discounts
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that Brian Morrow will join the company as president and chief merchandising officer, DD's Discounts..
Puma’s Q3 Led by U.S.
Puma SE, as expected, reported a decline in third quarter earnings due to currency headwinds and expenses to support its turnaround efforts but sales continued to improve. Reported sales advanced 8.4 percent to €914 million ($993.5 mm)…
Adidas AG Lifts Outlook as U.S. Bounces Back
With growth accelerating for the Adidas Brand in most major markets, Adidas AG reported a 10.4 percent gain in third-quarter profit and raised its full-year revenue, gross margin and net income targets. Said CEO Herbert Hainer on a conference call with an
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Oct. 31, 2015 decreased 5.8 percent…