New Balance Athletic Shoe reported 2013 worldwide sales of $2.73 billion, a gain of 14.2 percent over 2012 reported worldwide sales of $2.39 billion. The gain marked New Balance's third straight year of double digit growth…
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Pope and Young Supports the National Archery in the Schools Program
The Pope & Young Club announces its continued support for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) with a grant for the 12th consecutive year…
Retailers Oppose Increase in Federal Minimum Wage
The National Retail Federation called Senate legislation aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage by 40 percent an anti-job tax that would lead to higher labor costs for employers and fewer opportunities for young and entry-level workers…
Shoes That Fit Appoints Executive Director
Amy Fass was officially welcomed on February 1st, 2014 as Shoes That Fit's third Executive Director in the organization's 22 year history. Fass has been working for several months to ensure a smooth transition into her new position…
Hi-Tec Sports USA Launches Work Line
Hi-Tec Sports USA has officially launched a men’s work and safety boot collection. Hi-Tec has developed five new styles…
Pro Feet Acquires Execusox
Pro Feet, Inc., a maker of socks for public safety, military and team sports, has acquired Execusox, a Hickory,
N.C.-based company specializing in socks for public safety and postal uniforms…
Oiselle Signs Kara Goucher
Oiselle, a women’s running apparel company based in Seattle, announce their partnership with Kara Goucher, one of the most decorated female runners of all time. Goucher, who had been with Nike, joins Oiselle as a sponsored athlete, valued teammate,
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan Joins Backbone Media
Backbone Media, the active lifestyle public relations and media agency, has hired Casey Sheahan to the newly created role of senior advisor. Sheahan most recently worked as president and CEO of Patagonia, Inc. for the last eight years…
Crimson Trace Selects Schooler Associates
Crimson Trace, specializing in laser sighting devices and tactical lighting for firearms, announces the appointment of Schooler Associates as the company's sales agency in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO) effective April 1st…
Research Indicates IBDs Core Market Turning to Used Bikes
The Gluskin Townley Group released a new research report indicating that two core target markets for new bicycles may be shifting their dollars toward the used bicycle market in response to rapidly rising prices…
ISPO Beijing 2015 Moved Up to Avoid Chinese New Year
Messe München International is moving ISPO Beijing to a time slot between Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and ISPO Munich in 2015 due to the timing of the Chinese New Year..
Weather Trends: April 2014
Weather Trends International (WTI), a company that helps businesses proactively plan for the weather, expects April 2014 to trend the coldest in five years and drier than last year for the U.S. as a whole…
Adventure 16 Sells Wholesale Division, Will Relaunch Online Store
San Diego-based Adventure 16, which recently closed its fifth store in Southern California, has sold its Wholesale division to Summit Distribution, LLC and will use proceeds to upgrade its stores and resume online sales. The privately owned retailer stopp
Product Architect Continues Adding Staff at New HQ
Product Architects Inc., the maker of Polar Bottle insulated bottles and Cenoté hydration systems, has hired its 11th and 12th employees since moving to its new headquarters…
SmartWool Expanding Fan Field Tester Effort
Less than a year after launching its community-driven ambassador initiative, the Fan Field Tester program, SmartWool is adding elite athletes to its roster…
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