Trek Bicycle is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to double the impact of donations made to WBR this July. When supporters of World Bicycle Relief donate to the organization in the month of July, Trek will match their contribution, dollar for dollar…
Category: Footwear
Keds Debuts Second Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
Keds introduced its second footwear collaboration with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The collection expands this season to 17 styles…
Look Cycle USA Outsources US Distribution to Hawley
In a bid to cut costs, Look Cycle USA has outsourced distribution to Hawley LLC of Lexington, SC, which has become the exclusive agent for Look's entire line – bicycles, frames, and pedals – in the United States…
Sport Chalet’s Modern Prototype Opens in Downtown Los Angeles
Sport Chalet, Inc. has opened its new store prototype in downtown Los Angeles located at the FIGat7th shopping center. The modern store layout, designed by architecture firm Gensler, introduces the Expert Center, a hub in the center of the store designed
Polartec Appoints Doug Kelliher to VP of Product Management
Polartec, LLC appointed Doug Kelliher to vice president of product management, a role which makes him responsible for leading Polartec’s product strategy across all categories and business channels including outdoor, fitness, upholstery, military, w
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, said James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8. Petty most recently served as president of retail stores for Carter's I
Obama Administration Delays Healthcare Law’s Employer Mandates Until Jan. 1, 2015
The U.S. Treasury Department announced late Tuesday that it would give employers an additional year to comply with certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act, provoking immediate praise from the National Retail Federation and other employer groups…
Converse Opens Store in San Francisco
Converse Inc. opened its first Northern California location in San Francisco, the brand’s fifth inline location in the U.S. Located on Market Street…
Vaude Expects Distributor to Open up to 50 Stores in China in 2013
Vaude Sport GmbH & Co. KG said it expects China to become one of its top three export markets by the end of 2013 as its distributor opens up to 50 new Vaude stores…
New Balance to Sponsor Comrades Marathon
New Balance officially signed a multi-year contract to be the technical footwear and apparel sponsor for the Comrades Marathon, the world's oldest ultra marathon and one of South Africa’s premier sporting events…
Injinji Aims Wear and Win Campaign at Store Associates
Injinji launched an integrated retail campaign designed to educate and incentivize sales floor associates to not only wear its five-toed socks, but also help promote the “better performance in any shoe” messaging that surrounds its Performance
Xero Shoes of Shark Tank Fame to Attend Outdoor Retailer Show
Barefoot shoe company, Xero Shoes, which was featured on the ABC business/reality show, Shark Tank, will be at the Outdoor Retailer trade show, July 31-Aug 3, 2013 in booth PV449.
U.S. Forest Service Redefines Ski Area to Accommodate More Outdoor Recreation
The U.S. Forest Service has published an interim final rule that essentially allows ski areas operating on USFS land to offer a broader range of outdoor recreation, such as mountain biking and zip lines. The change was required by a 2011 law Congress pass
Grassroots Names Top Retailer, Vendor and Reps of Year at Summer Show
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance honored the winners of its annual award program at its 13th annual summer trade show, which drew 330 attendees to Ogden, UT June 10-13 and culminated with the donation of 55 bikes to local kids…
Cliff Keen Reaches Endorsement Deals With Metcalf, Van Dusen
Cliff Keen Athletic has entered into separate marketing and athlete endorsement deals with men's freestyle wrestler Brent Metcalf and prominent women's wrestling coach Marcie Van Dusen…
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