Eco-leather Corp. is collaborating with Nike and Puma on developing an athletic shoe made out of non-toxic materials, Fast Company reports…
Category: Outdoor
Notre Dame Switching from Adidas to Under Armour
The University of Notre Dame and Under Armour announced a new 10-year partnership at a press conference on the school's Indiana campus, ending Adidas' 17-year sponsorship agreement. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined University Vice
Gander Mountain Reopening Planned for Johnson City
Gander Mountain is planning a spring reopening of its Johnson City, NY, location…
Zappos Couture Redesigned with Andre Leon Talley as Artistic Director
Zappos Couture revealed their redesigned web presence with artistic direction and editorial from international editor-at-large of Numero (Russia) and member of the Board of Trustees, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Andre Leon Talley…
New Gander Mountain Store Coming To Chattanooga
Gander Mountain is expanding its network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in Chattanooga, set to open in the fall of 2014…
SOG Knives Names New Director of National Sales
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Patrick Carland as their new Director of National Sales…
Under Armour Inks Exclusive Mossy Oak Agreement
Under Armour is now the exclusive provider for all apparel featuring the Mossy Oak Treestand camouflage pattern…
Former REI Executive Tom Vogl Joins The Clymb as Chief Marketing Officer
The Clymb, the online retailer of outdoor and active lifestyle gear, apparel and adventure travel, is bolstering its executive team with the addition of chief marketing officer, Tom Vogl. Vogl brings years of experience in both tech and outdoor retail, wo
Surftech Announces California Sales Team
After an extensive search, Surftech announced the hiring of three new California sales representatives…
Sperry Top-Sider Signs Stand Up Paddling Standout
Professional stand up paddler Slater Trout will join the Sperry Top-Sider team of performance athletes in 2014…
2014 SHOT Show Attendance Breaks Attendance Record
Attendance figures for the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) Show eclipsed last year’s total by the second day of the show and finished at more than 67,000, an increase of 5,000…
Under Armour Signs American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland
Under Armour announced the addition of American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland to its talent roster. As part of the multi-year partnership, Copeland will be featured in Under Armour’s largest marketing campaign to-date for its women’s b
RECALL: 144 Mammut RescYou Devices
Mammut Sports Group Inc. has recalled 144 units of its RescYou crevasse rescue device because the small toothed cam blocking the pull-cord may not lock securely causing reduced efficiency and possibly delaying a rescue…
Freewaters, Cascade Design Partner on Water Education
Freewaters, makers of casual shoes and sandals, has partnered with Therm-a-Rest and Cascade Designs to provide hands-on, real-world lessons on water science and purification for high school students in Ventura County, CA starting this spring…
REI, Gore and Zappos Earn Work Place Accolades
REI, W. L. Gore & Associates and Zappos.com all again landed on Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.
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