Zappos.com, Inc. has been awarded LEED Gold certification for New Construction and Major Renovation, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is also intern
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J.C. Penney Posts Steep Loss in Q1
JC Penney Co. reported a loss of net loss of $352 million, or $1.15 a share, in the first quarter but it exceeded the $1.26 consensus expected by Wall Street. Same store sales increase 6.2 percent…
LocalGear.com Beta Test Goes Live
LocalGear.com, a site that enables consumers to research products provided by dozens of leading outdoor specialty brands and where they are carried locally, launched a live beta test of its service Thursday, according to an email sent to its subscribers.
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…
Colt Hosts Investor Conference Call on 2014 First Quarter Financials
Colt Defense LLC (the “Company”) announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2014 first quarter financial results…
Skechers Adds Joe Namath as Endorser
Skechers USA, Inc. has signed hall-of-fame quarterback legend Joe Namath to join the team representing its men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Namath will begin in Fall 2014…
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Revenues Rise 7.3 Percent
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited, which is the largest manufacturer of footwear for athletic and outdoor brands, reported sales rose 7.3 percent to $1.83 billion in the first quarter. Sales of athletic shoes and casual/outdoor shoes were up by 1.1 percent and
Try Tennis for Free Initiative Launched
The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) have partnered to support an industry-wide effort aimed at getting Americans to “Try Tennis for Free.” The USPTA is promoting Try Tennis for Free to i
Top Secret Deer Scents Chooses Trio of Marketing Pros
Portland Outdoors, owners of Top Secret Deer Scents, announces an alliance of three marketing firms with the goal of guiding Top Secret products into the crosshairs of whitetail hunters…
Safariland Group Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with CORTAC
The Safariland Group announces that they have secured an exclusive distribution and integration agreement with CORTAC, the manufacturer of the CTAV…
GoPro Mountain Game Draws New Brands
Backed by their new owner, the Costa and Native eyewear brands will be among the outdoor brands making their first appearance at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail next month.
KA-BAR Knives Acquires EK Commando Knife
KA-BAR Knives announces the acquisition of legendary knife brand Ek Commando Knife…
Montana Fly Company Hires Sales Group
Hart-Montgomery joins Montana Fly Company as its rep agency of record for the northern rocky mountain region…
Chums Welcomes New Safety Director of Sales Operations
Chums, global manufacturer of outdoor accessories and apparel, welcome Travis Mehn, as new safety director of sales operations, to oversee and manage sales force productivity and growth…
Moji Introduces New Director of Sales
Moji, the massage and recovery brand, added Jonathan Harris as its new director of sales…
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