Footbalance, an innovator in custom footbed technology, is partnering with Ontario-based rep group Bell Sports Ltd. to cover the Canadian territory. Owner Glenn Mackey purchased the company in 1999. Footbalance will join a solid line up of brands represen
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Baltimore Council Okays Under Armour HQ Expansion
The Baltimore City Council approved a bill Wednesday to enable Under Armour to double the size of its Locust Point headquarters. As reported, UA plans to build a new office tower and the city's first Under Armour store. It also will expand other bui
Aron Ralston to Speak at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Adventurer Aron Ralston will be the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast at the August 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. His talk, Beyond 127 Hours, will focus on his accident, and his subsequent efforts to support conservation effor
Mattel Elects Nike’s Trevor Edwards To Its Board
Mattel, Inc. appointed Trevor Edwards, vice president, global brand and category management for Nike, Inc. to its board of directors…
Bear Grylls, Discovery Channel Part Ways in Contract Disupte
The Discovery Channel has halted production of ‘Man vs. Wild' and severed ties with its host and outdoor adventure star Bear Grylls due to a contractual dispute…
Woolrich Adopts Cause of Great Eastern Trail
Woolrich is working with the Great Eastern Trail Association (GET), its trail affiliates, and industry partners to maintain and complete the braided walking trail that connects some of the most challenging and beautiful hiking trails stretching from Alaba
Rockport Names Tobias Reiss-Schmidt as New President and CEO
The Rockport Company announced that Tobias Reiss-Schmidt, currently Rockport's SVP of Global Retail and Americas, has been named as the new President and CEO of Rockport, effective July 1, 2012. Michael Rupp, currently at the helm of Rockport, has re
The North Face, Local Dealer Help Endurance Runner Chase Record
The North Face and one of its independent outdoor specialty dealers, Great Outdoor Provision Co., are helping sponsor global endurance athlete Diane Van Deren's attempt this spring to set the time record for running North Carolina’s Mountains-t
Kigo Footwear Enrolls in Plus Foam Technologies Recycling Program
Kigo Footwear has partnered with Plus Compound Technologies (“Plus”) and Soles4Souls to keep well-worn Kigos out of landfills…
L.A. Bike Shop and Car Deal Partner to Draw Gas Weary Motorists
A Los Angeles bike dealer has launched a promotion with a neighboring car dealer to encourage motorist to trade in their cars for a new bicycle…
Sen Klobuchar Secures Funding for Recreational Trails Program
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday that she has secured the continuation of the Recreational Trails Program as part of a larger Surface Transportation bill…
Footbalance Partners with Bell Sports to Ramp Up Sales in Ontario
Footbalance, the custom footbed manufacturer, announced a partnership with Ontario-based rep group Bell Sports Ltd. Covering the Ontario territory, Bell Sports has fostered many solid relationships with major retailers for the past 40 years…
MC Sports Announces Vendors and Reps of the Year
During a company product expo earlier this month, MC Sports recognized their 2011 Hardlines and Softlines Vendors and Reps of the Year. For 2011, MC Sports recognized Escalade Sports as the Hardlines Vendor of the Year and Under Armour as Softlines Vendor
Apparel Industry Coalition Urges Resolution to Violence in Cambodia
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), along with the Fair Labor Association (FLA), the Ethical Trading Initiative, and a broad range of apparel and footwear brands and retailers sent a letter to Cambodia's Minister of Commerce H. E. Cha
Under Armour Signs Undefeated Mexican Boxer
Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership with undefeated boxing World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. At just 21 years old, the virtuoso from Mexico has taken the boxing world by storm after turning pro in 2005. Alvarez, who is the current WBC
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