Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, will open its first “TouchLab” store in Chicago, IL. This is the company’s first Midwestern location and its tenth North American retail store…
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Karhu To Sponsor NE Distance Project
The New England-based running company, Karhu, has signed on to be the official 2013 shoe and gear sponsor for the NE Distance project…
Cascade Designs Hires New England Rep
Cascade Designs, Inc. named Lathrop Associates as sales agency of record for its seven flagship outdoor brands in the New England region…
Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Net Declines
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported net sales increased 4.3 percent in the first quarter, to $232.3 million, driven by a net increase of 27 stores over the first quarter last year. Comparable store sales decreased 0.8 percent. Earnings declined 13.6 percent…
SIA Backcountry Committee Meeting Draws 40 to Denver
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, convened its Backcountry Committee in Denver, Colo. this month for the second time since October 2012 to discuss best practices for communicating with th
Outsiders Ball Sells Out Platinum Level Sponsorships
The Outsiders Ball has sold out all its Platinum Level sponsorships and is now offering Bronze level sponsorships for $2,500. The inaugural event, which will take place in Salt Lake City on the eve of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, aims to raise $300,000
Memphis Commits to Building 15 Miles of Bike Lanes by 2015
Memphis Mayor AC Wharton announced groundbreaking plans Wednesday to implement a network of protected bike facilities in a move that could transform a city identified five years ago as one of the country's worst for biking to one of its best…
SIA Coordinates Winter Clothes Drive to Help Kids Affected by Hurricane Sandy
More than $100,000 of winter apparel was distributed to kids affected by Hurricane Sandy this month at two events organized by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and New York City-based charity Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.)…
Pacific Sunwear Q1 Loss Widens
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported sales from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended May 4, were $169.8 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $162.3 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased
TaylorMade-Adidas Releases Statement on Sergio Garcia
In wake of Sergio Garcia's remarks about Tiger Woods, TaylorMade-Adidas said in a statement, “Sergio Garcia's recent comment was offensive and in no way aligns with TaylorMade-Adidas Golf's values and corporate culture. We have spoken with
Study: Shoes’ Carbon Footprint Comes From Manufacturing Process
A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, according to a new MIT-led lifecycle assessment. But what’s surprising to researchers isn’t the size
Verde PR and Consulting Launches Events Planing Division
Verde PR & Consulting has formally launched a new events planning and management division: Verde Events…
Wenonah Canoe Names New Rep for Southeastern US
Wenonah Canoe, Inc. named Dave Kruger as its new independent sales representative for the Southeastern USA: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia…
Stormy Kromer Partners with USA Ski Jumping
Stormy Kromer has signed on as the official lifestyle apparel sponsor of USA Ski Jumping and the official fashion wear supplier of Women's Ski Jumping USA…
GrindMedia Acquires TransWorld Action Sports Portfolio from Bonnier
GrindMedia acquired TransWorld’s action sports brands from Bonnier Corporation in a deal it said positions it as the clear leader in connecting advertisers and consumers who share the passion and excitement for action sports. The combined business r
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