Rob DeMartini, New Balance President and CEO, joined several members of Congress and the RFPMA (Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association) on Capitol Hill Wednesday to highlight the importance of supporting domestic footwear manufacturing. Mar
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GSI Commerce Delivers Double-Digit Q2 Comps
EBay Inc. reported that its GSI business, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2011, contributed $221 million in revenue for the second quarter. GSI generated $674 million in global ecommerce (GeC) merchandise sales during the second quarter. Same-
LaCrosse Footwear Receives $29 Million Order for Marine Corps
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has received a new $29 million delivery order for the United States Marine Corps for Danner’s USMC Rugged All-Terrain (RAT) Hot weather and Temperate boots. The company anticipates fulfilling this order in multiple deliveries
Merrell Pack Project Open For Grant Recipients
Merrell opened its The Pack program, created to inspire and increase outdoor activity, for grant participants…
Respect Your Universe Opens Training Facility
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced the opening of the first House of RYU athletic training center. RYU, in partnership with Shogun MMA, officially opened the Las Vegas House of RYU facility…
Anthony Davis Signs Endorsement Deal with Nike
Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky star and No. 1 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released…
Spalding Partners on Skill Development Ball
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, announced a partnership with InfoMotion Sports Technologies, the developer of the 94Fifty basketball skill analysis product. The companies will commercialize a ball designed to measure and quantify basketball s
OutDoor Show Squeaks Out Record Attendance in Friedrichshafen
Attendance at the 2012 OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen reached 21,730 last week, setting a record despite widespread anxiety over economic conditions in Europe…
Former U.S. Olympians Team Up With Boys and Girls Club of America
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced that it will team up with four medal-winning U.S. Olympians for the Triple Play “Summer Games” to reinforce the spirit of the Olympic Movement, and motivate youth to get active and live healthy through physical
Retail Sales Mark Third Consecutive Month of Decline
According to the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, June retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from May but increased 1.7 percent unadjusted
Imagine Surf Appoints VP of Design
Imagine Surf, the San Clemente, CA.-based performance driven stand up paddle board manufacturer, has named internationally-known big wave rider and stand up paddle board pioneer Dave Kalama as vice president of design and innovation, effective immediately
Superfeet Hosts On-site Clinic for Grassroots Retailers
Superfeet hosted 11 retail members of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for a multi-day “University” at their corporate headquarters in Ferndale, WA…
Movement Skis Locks in Exclusivity on Thin-Ply Tehcnology
Movement Skis signed an exclusive three-year deal for North Thin-Ply Technology (TPT), the revolutionary ski construction technology that provides the backbone of their strikingly ultralight X-Series ski collection, according to Garmont North America, whi
OIA VantagePoint: June in Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
Outdoor product sales growth lost some momentum as June progressed but sprang to life again in July. Hot weather and a well-positioned mid-week holiday helped send consumers into the cool respite of retail. According to point-of-sale data compiled by Spor
Cherokee Appoints Apparel Industry Veteran to Board
Cherokee Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Tworecke to its board of directors…
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