Princeton Tec, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of headlamps and handheld lights for the outdoor, bike, tactical, industrial and SCUBA markets, welcomed Anna Tsahourides to the family as dealer services representative…
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US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Smith Optics Adds Brand Ambassadors
Smith Optics added Tim Reyes and Jake Marshall to its roster of surf endorsers…
BCA and K2 Combine Sales Force
In a move that combines sales forces for two of the largest U.S.-based backcountry product manufacturers, longtime Backcountry Access (BCA) Sales Director, Steve Christie, has been appointed North American sales manager for BCA and K2 BackSide…
Under Armour to Sponsor Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of their varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
JC Penney Closing 33 Stores, Cutting 2,000 Jobs
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. will close 33 underperforming stores across the country in order to focus its resources on the company's highest potential growth opportunities…
Dick’s SG Signs Lease Agreement with Sears
Sears Holdings signed a sublease with Dick's Sporting Goods, to occupy a portion of its second floor at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, PA. The two story anchor building will be renovated…
NRS Now Fully Employee Owned
NRS, the manufacturer of rugged paddling gear and high-performance inflatable watercrafts, announced that, as of 2014, the company is 100-percent employee owned. NRS associates have assumed full ownership of the company after purchasing all outstanding st
Winter Trails Day 2014 Draws Strong Turnout
The 19th annual Winter Trails Day experienced a strong turnout at recurring locations. With good early snow in many locations and pent up demand from two previous weak winters, snow sport newcomers…
Polygiene Partners with Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Inc. is offering an enhanced version of its TransDry moisture management technology that also inhibits growth of ordor causing bacteria using Bluesign-approved chemicals made by the company Polygiene…
Blundstone Expands its Market Focus in the U.S.
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, is expanding its brand presence and commitment to the U.S. market with a brand relaunch in 2014…
2XU Signs Pro Triathlete and Olympic Medalist
2XU, the compression and triathlon apparel brand, added professional athlete and Olympic medalist Bevan Docherty to its roster of brand ambassadors…
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
Adidas Outdoor and Polartec Support Metanoia Documentary
Adidas Outdoor joined the Metanoia Team with $10,000 as a Snow Cave Level Sponsor of the documentary film about the life and climbs of Jeff Lowe, directed by Jim Aikman, narrated by Jon Krakauer. Polartec has increased their sponsorship to the $10,000 Sno
Newton Running Signs American Professional Triathlete
Newton Running, the official run course and shoe sponsor of Ironman in the United States, signed a one-year contract with professional triathlete Timothy O’Donnell, who was the top American finisher at the 2013 Ironman World Championships…
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