Nikwax North America hired The Sherpa Group Two as its newest sales rep agency. The Pacific Northwest-based sales and marketing group will support Nikwax in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska…
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Adventure Medical Kits Partners with Adventure Racing Series
Adventure Medical Kits and Darn Tough has been named the exclusive lightweight safety gear and sock respectively of the North American Adventure Racing Series (NAARS).
Cradle to Cradle Certified Partners With Puma
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute today announced the certification of its first global apparel brand collection. Products in the PUMA InCycle collection have been awarded BASIC level certification under version 2.1 of the Cradle to Cradl
RECALL: Air Guns Sold at Sports Authority
About 2,400 air guns from Soft Air USA sold exclusively at The Sports Authority are being recalled. The Break-Barrel Air Rifle can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby…
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open First Field and Stream Store in Fall
Dick's Sporting Goods confirmed Wednesday that it will launch a new specialty retail concept under the Field & Stream banner. The first Field & Stream store, expected to open this fall in Cranberry Township, PA, will carry the best brands to meet th
SIA Reports Snow Sport Sales Rose 7 Percent in January
SnowSports Industries America reported that January snows in critical regions kept much needed momentum going for the industry throughout the month, resulting in sales 7 percent higher than average.
UA: Footwear Gaining Momentum
After some stumbles, Under Armour’s footwear business appears to be securing a solid foothold for growth, particularly with the recent success of its Spine collection in sporting goods stores as well as its own stores. Last week at the Bank of Amer
Eagle Creek Wins ADDY Award For Outstanding Consumer Website
Eagle Creek travel gear has been awarded a prestigious Silver ADDY Award from the San Diego Ad Club for their brand website: www.eaglecreek.com…
American Apparel and Footwear Association Approves New Mission Statement
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) board of directors unanimously approved a new mission statement and strategic plan to guide AAFA's priorities, operations, and accomplishments into the future. The vote, held Wednesday at the semi-an
SIA: Snow Sport Sales Rose 7 Percent in January
Consumers spent $550M at snow sports retail shops in January alone, 7 percent more than average for the month, according to SnowSports Industries America. Season-to-date (August 2012 – January 2013), all snow sports equipment sales are down 2 percent in u
Slytech to Use Hydrapak Reservoir in Pack Line
Slytech, which makes protective gear for ski and snowboard racers, has selected Hydrapak to supply it with a 1-liter hydration reservoir for the second version of the Slytech Skin Hydrapro XT…
Metolius Sponsors Northern California Youth Climbing League
Metolius joined as a sponsor of the Northern California Youth Climbing League (YCL), which brings young climbers together throughout Northern California for friendly competition. Metolius will provide the YCL with support and equipment to foster growth in
NFL, GE, Under Armour Partner to Fight Brain Injuries
The NFL, GE and Under Armour will partner to launch a $20 million open innovation challenge to find and fund solutions to diagnose and protect against traumatic brain injury. The NFL and GE also announced the Head Health Initiative, a four-year, $60 milli
Nielsen Puts Outdoor Retailer, Other Trade Shows Up for Sale
Nielsen Holdings NV has hired an investment banker to seek buyers for its trade show business, according to a report first published by Debtwire and picked up by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters. Nielsen Expositions, which owns Outdoor Retai
Summer Bass Tournaments Pump $2.7 Million into Region
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau released an economic impact study showing the summer series of Plattsburgh-based pro bass fishing tournaments bring in $2.7 million annually in direct and indirect spending to the region…
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