Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) voiced concern over proposals by U.S. Representatives from Utah and New Mexico that the federal government sell public lands to help pay down the deficit…
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Vibram and Fila USA Announce Settlement
Vibram S.p.A., Vibram USA, Inc. and Fila USA, Inc. entered into a settlement agreement resolving a patent infringement lawsuit. Vibram's lawsuit filed in July 2011 had charged that Fila's “Skele-toes” footwear collection infringed on U.S. paten
October Golf Rounds Slump
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played during October was down 5.0 percent…
Obama Admin Lifts Opposition to Tariff Suspension Bills
Manufacturers who were up in arms last week were able to relax over the weekend when the Obama administration announced Friday they were lifting their opposition to eight of the 18 outdoor industry miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import tari
Iconix Completes Acquisition Of Umbro
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of the Umbro brand and related intellectual property assets from Nike, Inc. for $225 million in cash…
Finish Line Supports Special Olympics
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the release of co-branded Special Olympics shoelaces, the proceeds of which will benefit Special Olympics programs in all 50 states…
HandM Releases Urban Cycling Apparel Collection
Swedish clothing company Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) has partnered with East London’s Brick Lane Bikes, the United Kingdom’s first fixed-gear bike store, to create an 11-piece menswear collection designed for urban cyclists…
Teva Dropping Sponsorship of Mountain Games; Games Will Go On
Outdoor footwear stalwart Teva is withdrawing as title sponsor of the Vail, CO-based outdoor mountain games created in 2002, by now-president Joel Heath. Eddie Bauer announces its return as presenting sponsor of the Winter Mountain Games, Feb. 8-10.
OIA Offers Free Sustainability Webinar for Snow Sports Vendors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is presenting a free webinar on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10:00 am MST to highlight the outdoor industry’s sustainability efforts and how the snowsports industry can get involved…
Helly Hansen To Provide U.S. Alpine Ski Team Baselayers Through 2016
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) named Helly Hansen as the official baselayer of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The team’s 48 athletes will wear Helly Hansen’s baselayers starting with the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup event at Beaver C
Primaloft Joins Swatch Freeride World Tour Sponsors
PrimaLoft, has been named the Official Insulation Supplier for the 2013 Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face.
Second Annual First Day Hikes Set for New Year’s Day
America's State Parks announced that state park systems across the country will sponsor over 500 guided First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day 2013. When the event debuted last year, 14,000 participants logged over 30,000 miles on 400 hikes arranged
U.S. Retail Shrinkage Reaches $8.9 Billion
Retailers in the U.S. are expected to lose $8.9 billion over the holiday season as a result of shoplifting, dishonest employees and vendor or distribution losses, according to a new study released today by the Centre for Retail Research. The study found t
Rocket Fish Issues Winter 2013-14 Design Forecast
Rocket Fish design, a leading industrial design firm, has issued its Winter 2013/2014 style guide which forecasts that high-tech innovative materials, minimalist design, and industrial styling will lead the way as brands finalize their Winter 2013/14 prod
Outdoor Industry Pressure Heads off Tariff Threat
The Obama Administration, in response to a swift and vocal campaign by the outdoor industry, lifted its opposition Friday to eight miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import duties on certain specialty outdoor footwear products that have no viab
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