On, the new running shoe company built on patented Swiss technology, has named running industry veteran Christian Ward to the position of national dealer support manager. The appointment was made by Ted Goodlake, On’s director of sales, North Americ
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Merrell Awards First Pack Project Grants
Merrell initiated The Pack Project grant program which, in its first round, awarded five organizations grants of $2,500 to bring ideas that increase outside participation to life…
Black Diamond, Inc. Aquires PIEPS
Black Diamond, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH (together “PIEPS”), a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products to bo
JJB Sports to Appoint Administrators to Liquidate Assets
JJB Sports will liquidate its assets through the administration process, the U.K. equivalency of a bankruptcy, after failing to find a buyer for its shares, the retailer announced Monday…
Australia’s Surfstitch Enters European Market
Australian retailer Surfstitch entered the European market Monday with the opening of headquarters in France including an 86,111-square-foot distribution center…
Klean Kanteen Certified as B Corp
Klean Kanteen recently completed requirements including an in-depth assessment process to become a certified Benefit Corporation, or B Corp…
Patagonia to Renew Use of Plusfoam in 2013 Sandals
Plus Compound Technologies announced the second season of collaboration with Patagonia, Inc. to create a collection of sandals made of its 100 percent recyclable Plusfoam for 2012 and 2013…
Lids To Acquire Dowdle Sports’ Team Business
Lids Team Sports, an operating division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, has reached an agreement with Cordova, TN-based Dowdle Sports, Inc., the full line dealer of outdoor and athletic sporting goods, for the assets of its team business. The e-c
Brooks Sports Crowns Nation’s Most Inspiring High School Running Coach
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Coach Paul Raley from Benton High School in Benton, WI, its 2012 most inspiring coach. In nominations from his runners, fellow coaches and community members, Raley was described as someone who “loves the sport and passes that
Nike Granted Injunction Against Adidas in Flyknit Lawsuit
Nike won an injunction from the District Court in Nuremberg that prohibits Adidas from selling the adiZero Primeknit. Nike claimed in its suit that the shoes infringe on its Flyknit patent…
Wolverine Signs Verde PR to Plan OR Event
Wolverine has again signed Verde PR to plan annual industry celebration at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013. Verde will be responsible for creating and executing all of the event details in conjunction with World Sound Productions…
Reports: Tour de France’s Owner Acquiring Competitor Group
Amaury Sport Organisation, the French company that runs the Tour de France, has reached an agreement to acquire Competitor Group Inc., the San Diego-based event and media company, according to various reports…
Wolverine Worldwide Announces Offering of Senior Notes
Wolverine Worldwide announced that it intends to offer $375 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance, in part, its acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Gro
New Balance on Track for $2.5 Billion in Sales by 2013
New Balance said that it's heading into fall with expectations to achieve $2.5 billion in global sales by 2013. In 2011, worldwide sales reached $2.04 billion, up from $1.78 billion in 2010. The company said strong sales growth among its U.S. license
Boathouse Sports Supports Olympic Movie
Boathouse Sports, the official supplier of uniforms and apparel to the US Olympic mens and women's rowing teams, announced that it provided the rowing gear to the Olympic themed movie “Backwards.”…
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