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European Outdoor Group Releases 2012 Sales Estimates
The European outdoor industry’s annual sales at retail exceeded €10 billion in 2012, according to the latest edition of The State of the Trade report released by the European Outdoor Group (EOG). At a wholesale level, sell-in figures provided
Puma Unveils evoPOWER Boot at Barcelona Event
Puma kicked off its 2014 Nature of Believing campaign, with the launch of the new evoPOWER football boot at a live event in Barcelona last Friday…
Yeti Coolers Joins Grassroots Buying Group
Yeti Coolers has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) as a vendor partner…
Tectron to Showcase Rebranding Efforts at OR Show
Tectron, the shoe care brand acquired by Implus in Summer 2013, will unveil a newly redesigned product line and package at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Expo, January 22-25 in Salt Lake City…
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
OIA Launches Go Outside Retail Innovation Contest
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) launched a contest on to learn how its members are applying insights from its Outdoor Retail of the Future research, conducted in partnership with IDEO…
J.C. Penney Closing 33 Stores
Struggling department-store operator J.C. Penney announced it will cut 2,000 jobs and close 33 stores as it tries to get back on the path to profitability…
Wolverine World Wide Cuts FY13 Revenue Outlook
Wolverine Worldwide reported that it expects earnings for 2013 to come in ahead of previous guidance but revenues would fall short due to a “tepid” retail climate…
Saucony to Show Documentary at Sundance
Saucony in collaboration with Runner’s World presented a private screening of Finding Strong, a film directed by Brian Vernor, at The Collective during Sundance in Park City, Utah on Jan. 19. In its sixth year, The Collective, held concurrently with
BCA and K2 Combine Sales Force
In a move that combines sales forces for two of the largest U.S.-based backcountry product manufacturers, longtime Backcountry Access (BCA) Sales Director, Steve Christie, has been appointed North American sales manager for BCA and K2 BackSide…
US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Under Armour to Sponsor Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of their varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
Blundstone Expands its Market Focus in the U.S.
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, is expanding its brand presence and commitment to the U.S. market with a brand relaunch in 2014…
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