New Pearl Izumi Headquarters Wins Top Architectural Prizes

The new headquarters building for Pearl Izumi was recently honored by the Colorado and Denver chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The new headquarters, located in Louisville, received the top honor from AIA Colorado: the Honor Award fo

PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance

Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…

Responsible Down Standard Gains Wide Adoption

Textile Exchange announced that H&M, Eddie Bauer, The North Face, Marmot, Mammut, Helly Hansen, Outdoor Research, DownLinens, Down & Feather Co. and other leading international fashion, bedding and outdoor brands have adopted its Responsible Down Standard

Stio Secures Lease for Chicago Store

Stio, a mountain apparel brand that only sells direct-to-consumers, has secured a lease to open its next Stio Mountain Studio in Chicago’s flourishing Bucktown neighborhood…

Golfsmith Opens First Vegas Location

Coming off a successful soft launch in new Downtown Summerlin, Golfsmith International officially brought to market its first location in Las Vegas. The latest addition to the Golfsmith brand boasts a 23,000 square-foot store…

Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance

Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand

VF Corp Ups Guidance as Q3 Earnings Climb

VF Corp. reported earnings rose 8.5 percent in its third quarter, to $470.5 million, or $1.08 a share. Revenues rose 6.7 percent to $3.49 billion. Outdoor & Action Sports revenues grew 11 percent including a 9 percent increase in The North Face brand reve

Fletcher Sport Brands Appoints President

Fletcher Sport Brands, the parent of the Sunice golf brand, appointed Conrad Tappert as president of FSB effective Oct. 20. Tappert succeeds Mark Fletcher, who decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Tappert will be based in Montreal,

Skechers Signs Ringo Starr

Ringo Star will be bringing his legendary talents and style to Skechers where he’s set to appear in the footwear company’s global marketing campaign for Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear…