Payless ShoeSource said it will start offering wider width and harder-to-find shoe sizes for women beyond the size 10 traditionally offered by most footwear retailers…
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New Balance Releases First Responsible Leadership Report
New Balance released its first comprehensive Responsible Leadership report this month that offers a deeper look into the company’s history, culture, values and sustainability efforts. It outlines the challenges faced by the company, initiatives to a
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Honored for Leadership
Patagonia, Nike and Timberland were on hand Monday night when the Apparel Sustainability Coalition they helped found was honored for leadership in a special ceremony by the Corporate Eco Forum…
Mountain Gear, Mammut Complete Paradox Sports Project
Outdoor retailer Mountain Gear recently wrapped up an exciting mountaineering and climbing collaboration with athletes from Paradox Sports, a non-profit organization that provides inspiration and opportunity to the disabled community, and Mammut, a Swiss
Shock Doctor Acquires Cutter Gloves
Shock Doctor, the leading mouthguard company, has acquired Cutters Gloves. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Cutter's founders, Jeff and Laura Beraznik, will continue to be involved in the business. Tony Armand, CEO, Shock Doctor, said, “Cutters is a perfect add
Foot Locker to Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary of NYSE Listing
Foot Locker, Inc. celebrated its 100-year anniversary as a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, whose roots date back to the legendary retailer, F.W. Woolworth, commemorated its centennial listing on the Exchange by having
Summit Sports Births New Snowboarding Site
Snowboards.net has re-emerged with an enhanced user experience under Snowboards.com, according to its parent company Summit Sports, Inc. The revamped site offers a content-rich and informed shopping experience and is accessible independently as well as th
Amer Sports Outsources U.S. DTC Operations
Amer Sports Group has outsourced its direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce operations in the United States to PFSweb Inc. The company, which is already providing such services for Suunto, will launch Salomon's U.S. site in August and add sites for Wils
The North Face Launches Role Models Campaign
The North Face launched its Role Models challenge on its Facebook page and TheNorthFace.com, in which it solicits people to pledge online their commitment to bring someone outdoors this summer…
Former Olympians Back Unified Tahoe Bid for Winter Olympics
Five esteemed U.S. Olympians have backed the Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee's efforts to develop a bid for the Winter Olympics…
Polar Bottle Named Official Bottle of USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Polar Bottle and USA Pro Cycling Challenge have signed an agreement to make Polar Bottle, which is manufactured in Colorado, the official water bottle of the race through…
Icebreaker Names Airline CEO to Board
Icebreaker has appointed Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe as a Board Director effective July 1…
OR Pushing SLC and Denver to Expand Convention Centers
Outdoor Retailer (OR) is urging Salt Lake City and Denver to substantially increase the size of their convention centers to accommodate the trade show under one roof rather than split it across two or more venues, the Denver Post reported…
Interactive Fitness Appoints Senior Director of Sales
Heidi Downs has joined Interactive Fitness as senior director of sales with responsibility for Central United States and Canada…
OIA Report Links Outdoor Recreation to Travel and Tourism Spending
The Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) first economic impact study in six years shows that for every $1 Americans spend on outdoor gear and vehicles, they spend another $4 on related trips and travel expenses. The report garnered immediate attenti
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