Category: Outdoor

Coleman Moving Top Execs From Wichita To Denver

October 14, 2011 SGB Update

Coleman Co. Inc. plans a new “leadership center” in Denver and will base 25 key executives there, according to reports from its headquarters city of Wichita, KS. The report indicated that it's unsure whether the company was moving its headquarters fr

Prana to Open Store in Portland, OR

October 13, 2011 SGB Update

Prana, makers of premier clothing for yoga and climbing, plans to open its second retail store. Doors will open for business on Nov. 10th at 635 NW 23rd Avenue in Portland, OR…

China Currency Bill Awaits House Action

October 13, 2011 SGB Update

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday aimed at pressuring China to accelerate the appreciation of its currency against the dollar. It's unclear whether the U.S. House of Representatives will take up the bill, which most U.S. apparel and sp

FSA Goes Public with Anti-Counterfeiting Effort

October 13, 2011 SGB Update

Full Speed Ahead took its anti-counterfeiting fight public in the United States by warning customers of the growing number of fake FSA bike parts being sold on eBay and other online marketplaces. The move follows two years of fighting counterfeiters in As

Burton to Exhibit at OR Winter Market

October 13, 2011 SGB Update

Burton Snowboards will exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market for the first time this January, adding another iconic action sports brand to the trade show's growing list of action sports exhibitors. Burton will unveil its 2012-13 line at the show,

AAFA Applauds Passage of Long-Pending FTAs

October 13, 2011 SGB Update

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) applauded the passage of the long-pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea by the U.S. Congress. Also included in a series of trade-related votes was the renewal of the General

CamelBak Launches New Website

October 12, 2011 SGB Update

CamelBak unveiled a revamped website with a host of new content, including the introduction of a barcode tag reader, more than 80 new videos, behind-the-scenes lab footage and access to CamelBak’s stable of decorated athletes…

Thai Chemical Company Building $150M Ingeo Plant

October 12, 2011 SGB Update

Thailand's largest chemical company, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited is investing $150 million to build a factory in Thailand that will supply Asia with Ingeo bioplastics created by Minnesota-based NatureWorks LLC. Ingeo offers the performance o

Dick’s SG Launches Pink Campaign, Donates $250,000

October 12, 2011 SGB Update

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dick's Sporting Goods launched its “October — The Power of Pink” campaign supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Throughout October, Dick's Sporting Goods will feature a vari

Amer Sports Americas Centralizes Marketing Structure

October 12, 2011 SGB Update

Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas (ASWO) has centralized its marketing management structure across all three of its brands in a bid to focus on retailers and consumers rather than products. Courtney Vermaas, previously Suunto USA marketing coordinat

NRF Condemns Chinese Currency Bill

October 12, 2011 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment with legislation expected to receive final passage by the Senate this evening that would pressure China to allow its currency to float more freely. The statement came as the trade association's

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