Intertek’s new Chemical Testing SuperCenter has opened for business in the Chicagoland area…
Category: Outdoor
Swix Sports USA to Sponsor Birkie Ski Events in 2014
Swix Sport USA made a two-year commitment to be title sponsor to the American Birkebeiner Ski Events beginning in February 2014. The events draw 12,000 skiing participants and 20,000 spectators to Wisconsin every winter…
Newton Running Campaign Invites Runners to Fly Their Freak Flag
Newton Running, the running shoe company based in Boulder, is launching a new brand campaign this summer that encompasses the complete Newton Running brand experience, from innovative shoe designs that help runners find their “sweet spot” to a
Asics Launches Digital Training Campaign
Asics announced the launch of the brand's new digital training campaign. Struck, a digital-forward creative agency developed the campaign, which offers a fresh take for the online training world. With this new program, athletes will be able to easil
Sport Hansa Relocates to Asheville from Boulder
Sport Hansa LLC, which imports and distributes five European outdoor brands in the United States, has relocated from Boulder, CO to Asheville, NC…
FHI 360 Partners With TOMS On Shoe-Giving Initiative
FHI 360, a nonprofit human development organization, has joined with TOMS in a partnership that will facilitate the distribution of thousands of new shoes to vulnerable children in various regions of the world. Initially scheduled to take place in Senegal
Meb Keflezighi and Bob Kennedy Acquire San Diego Running Chain
Meb Keflezighi and Bob Kennedy, both holders of Olympic titles, have become co-owners of Movin’ Shoes, a three-unit chain of running stores in the San Diego area…
Gov. Herbert Names Utah’s First Director of Outdoor Recreation
Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Utah native and former outdoor industry executive, ski instructor and river guide Brad Petersen director for the new Office of Outdoor Recreation. Herbert pledged to create the position at the Outdoor Retailer Winter M
Denver Run House to Open as Single-Store Independent Run Specialty Shop
The new Denver Run House will host a Grand Opening July 20 as the city’s newest single-store independently owned running shop.
Bownet Acquires South Bat
Bownet, a supplier of portable sports nets and goals, has completed its acquisition of South Bat, an Argentinian Guayaibi Wood Bat manufacturer with offices in Southern California…
Altor in Exclusive Talks to Acquire 80 Percent of Rossignol
Rossignol Group's shareholders could sell the company to a new consortium of investors led by the Altor Group as soon as the third quarter. The consortium would help finance the launch of an apparel line and new products for the outdoor market…
Shimano Streamlines Distribution to Better Serve IBDs
Shimano American Corp. and Shimano Canada Ltd. have restructured North American distribution towards a more dealer direct service model that aims in part to boost support for the independent bicycle dealer channel…
Stanley Cup Arrives at Shock Doctor’s Headquarters
On the very first stop of his 24-hour tour with the coveted Stanley Cup trophy, Nick Leddy, member of the 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks and Shock Doctor brand ambassador, visited the offices of Minnesota's own Shock Doctor Sports on Th
NSRA Partners with National Shoe Travelers
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) and National Shoe Travelers (NST) have formed a strategic partnership that will focus on education programs for footwear sales representatives and membership programs…
Leatherman Names Rivera President of Leatherman Tool
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. has named long-time employee Benjamin Rivera as president of Leatherman Tool. Rivera, who helped create the company's multi-tool line, will report to company CEO, Jake Nichol. Rakesh Sridharan will continue in his role as
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