Product Architects Inc and Headsweats were among the Boulder-based companies that helped raise $75,000 for flood relief efforts in Jamestown, CO through their support of a one-day bike ride Oct. 19…
Category: Footwear
Sof Sole Signs On as Sponsor of Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon
Sof Sole will be partnering with Competitor Group, Inc. to sponsor the Rock ’n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & 1/2 Marathon in April 2014. The Triangle-based footcare company has been the official insole of the nationwide Rock ‘n’ Roll Ma
Kohl’s to Open on Thanksgiving Day
Kohl's became the latest department store chain to announced plans to open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, kicking off its Black Friday event earlier than ever. Macy's and JC Penney announced similar moves…
Alliance For Bangladesh Worker Safety Provides Update
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety released a list of Alliance member factories, adoped fire and building safety standards, and invested in on-the-ground staffing in Bangladesh in its ongoing effort to improve building and fire safety standards acr
Under Armour Elevates Executives, Names SVPs
Under Armour announced that two of its top leaders are assuming elevated roles within the organization. Kip Fulks has added president of product to his current responsibilities as chief operating officer, while Henry Stafford is now serving as president o
Mathews’ Contributions to Breast Cancer Research Surpass $150,000
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States and is also one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths among women. The fight to find a cure is an on-going one…
GoPro Acquires Web Development Firm and Strategic Partner
GoPro has acquired General Things, Inc., a digital design and software studio based in San Francisco that has been instrumental in helping GoPro advance its business backend and consumer-facing web development…
2013 Sportfishing Summit Brings Recreational Fishing Industry Leaders Together to Discuss Collective Future
The American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) 2013 Sportfishing Summit held its annual meeting October 16-18 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort located just outside Fort Myers, FL…
EBay Now Delivery Service to Reach 25 Markets by End of 2014
EBay announced a series of steps it is taking to accelerate its efforts in local commerce, including plans to extend its popular eBay Now delivery service to 25 markets by the end of 2014, including Chicago, which launched Tuesday…
Dr. Martens Close to Sale
The private equity firm Permira was close to acquiring Dr. Martens, according to an Oct. 17 report by theguardian.com. The R. Griggs Group, the family business that owns Dr. Martens, is in talks for a deal that could be worth roughly £300 million, or $484
Cannondale Acquires Majority Ownership of Pro Cycling Team
Cannondale completed it acquisition of majority ownership of Cannondale Pro Cycling and Brixia Sports. The premium bike brand, which is owned by Dorel Industries, announced its plans to take control of the team in September, 2012…
Uvex Sports and Leisure Resumed Growth in Fiscal 2012/13
Uvex Winter Holdings GmBH & Co. reported that its Sports and Leisure Segment grew in fiscal 2012/13 for the first time in three years, with most of the growth coming from cycling and skiing. The Germany company expects sales to increase 4 to 5 percent in
Product Architects Prepares to Double Space
Product Architects, Inc., which makes the Polar Bottle brand of insulated water bottles, is on the verge of doubling its space for the second time in four years…
Ithaca Gun Company Announces Expansion to South Carolina
The Ithaca Gun Company announced that it will be expanding manufacturing operations to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area…
E.K. Ekcessories Agrees to Settle FTC Charges on False Made-in-USA Claims
E.K. Ekcessories, Inc. of Logan, UT has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely claimed certain of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA” even though the products contained subst
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