Petzl America has opened the Petzl Technical Institute at their new headquarters in Salt Lake City, which will work with fire/rescue professionals, arborists, special military forces, rock climbers, cavers, alpinists, routesetters and climbing gym employe
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TransRockies Run Concludes in Colorado
Hoka One One, Balega, Salomon and Adidas athletes were among those taking the podium at the 2014 PepsiCo TransRockies Run, which concluded Sunday in Beaver Creek, CO after six days, 120 miles, and 20,000 feet of climbing…
Sonic Boom Names Marketing Group Names Sales Reps
Sonic Boom, manufacturer of exploding targets, announces the appointment of Baratti Marketing Group as its new regional sales agency of record covering the TALO States (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma)…
Bogner Puts Itself on the Block
The family owner of Bogner, the maker of winter jackets and skiwear, has appointed Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters…
Perry Ellis’ Golf Apparel Climbs Double-Digits in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf apparel segment’s revenues grew 14 percent in the second quarter, led by Callaway and Ben Hogan. The gains came despite an 8 percent decrease on inventory. Said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice chairman, president
Safariland Group Names Chief Financial Officer
The Safariland Group a provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announces the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer…
NSSF Board of Governors Elects Two New Members
The National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors announces the election of its newest board members…
Dick’s SG Q2 Net Drops After Golf Restructuring Charges
Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter earnings slid 17.5 percent but reached the high-end of its guidance. The quarter included pre-tax charges totaling $20.4 million related to the restructuring of its golf business. Consolidated same store
TJX Companies Beats Second Quarter Guidance
The TJX Companies Inc. reported net sales and consolidated comparable store sales increased 7 and 3 percent respectively in the second quarter ended Aug. 2. The off-price retailer reported solid merchandise margins, improved performance at its apparel bus
Orage Caps Off Senior Management Changes
Orage appointed Cedric Morisset as vice president of sales, effective Aug. 18. Morisset joins Eric D’Anjou, founder and president of Mtn Dewds Distribution, alongside Mike Nick, VP of marketing to round out its senior management team…
Freewaters to Be Official Footwear Partner of Channel Islands Surfboards
Freewaters footwear announced an exclusive Channel Islands Surfboards sandal collection for Spring 2015 that will debut at Surf Expo in September…
MapMyFitness Offers Gear Tracker Powered by Zappos.com
MapMyFitness has partnered with Zappos.com to offer a Gear Tracker to its mobile apps that tracks usage and reminds users when it’s time to replace their gear…
Adidas Snowboarding to Sponsor Louif Paradis
Adidas Snowboarding added Louif Paradis, the elite snowboarder, to its roster of sponsored athletes.
Vans Holds Grand Opening for House of Vans London
After more than a year in the making, on Aug. 9, House of Vans London opened its doors. Spread across five tunnels and nestled beneath London’s Waterloo Station, the opening weekend saw the space come to life with a series of live gigs, screenings,
BRG Sports’ Klodnicki to Present at OIWC Interbike Event
OIWC, or Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition, announced that Jessica Klodnicki, executive vice president and general manager of Bell Helmets & Blackburn Accessories, will be the featured speaker at the Interbike Keynote and Awards Presentation on We
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