POC has partnered with Volvo Car Group to explore new ideas for protecting road cyclists. Engineers and product designers from both Swedish companies will work together and apply their findings to upcoming products. The partnership comes as POC, which tra
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Dick’s SG Becomes Title Sponsor of National High School Basketball Tourney
Dick's Sporting Goods has signed on as the title sponsor of the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament. The tournament will also have a new home in New York City's Madison Square Garden for its sixth annual boys and girls cha
One In Four Adolescents Meet Physical-Activity Guidelines
Only one in four adolescents ages 12-15 are physically active for at least 60 minutes daily, according to new statistics from National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to Keynote OIA Industry Breakfast
U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former REI CEO Sally Jewell will deliver the keynote speech at the OIA Industry Breakfast presented by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and VF Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition. The event will take place from 7-9 am Ja
Vivobarefoot Hires Robert Mangione as U.S. Brand Manager
Vivobarefoot, announced the recent hire of Robert Mangione as U.S. brand manager, reporting directly to Stephen Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Footwear and Vivobarefoot U.S. distributor…
Macy’s to Lay Off 2,500 as it Restructures Business
Macy’s, Inc. announced it will implement focused cost reductions, including organizational changes, as it prepares to sustain profitable sales growth in the years ahead. The changes will lead to the layoff of 2,500 employees and the closing of five
Macy’s Holiday Comps Grow 4.3 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. announced that its comparable sales, together with comparable sales from departments licensed to third parties, rose 4.3 percent in the 2013 holiday shopping season – the months of November and December combined – compared with the same
Skullcandy Licenses Name for Laptops
Skullcandy, Inc. announced a strategic relationship with Toshiba Corporation. Under terms of the agreement, Toshiba will license the Skullcandy trademark for marketing and distribution of consumer laptops worldwide, excluding China, and Skullcandy will pr
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation CEO to Keynote OIA Awards Banquet
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) confirmed that Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), will deliver the keynote address at its the 2014 Advocacy Leadership Awards banquet, which will take place in
European Bike Dealers Fold Trade Assocation Due to Lack of Funds
Members of the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association (ETRA), which represents bike, ped-elec and motorcycle dealers across the continent, voted Wednesday to dissolve and liquidate the trade organization due to insufficient funding…
J. C. Penney Reaffirms Q4 Outlook
JC Penney reported that it was “pleased with its performance for the holiday period, showing continued progress in its turnaround efforts,” with a good response in store and online. The retailer didn't provide any more specifics on December's sa
Redneck Outdoor Products Acquires Scent Master
Redneck Outdoors announces the acquisition of the ScentMaster box from ScentMaster, LLC….
KLOAK Partners with Southern Belle Outdoor
Genesis Pattern Technologies LLC announces its partnership with Southern Belle Outdoors Inc. to develop a new camouflage pattern for today’s women of the outdoors…
International Case Co./Negrini Cases Signs New Rep Firm
International Case Co (ICC), official importer of Negrini Cases of Italy, has signed Jim Ferry and Associates to represent the Negrini brand in the 13 western states…
SHOT Show Facts
In less than one week the doors will open at the 36th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas…