Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry, announced at NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo its RFID Overhead EAS Solution, whicht the company said will delive
Category: Outdoor
New Mountain Equipment Co-op Store Approved
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has received approval from City of North Vancouver Council to proceed on a new 20,688-square-foot store that will be the centerpiece of a landmark green development…
Primaloft Taps Sales Agent for Eastern Europe
PrimaLoft has hired Bartosz Lassak as sales agent for the Eastern European market, effective immediately…
Woodland Promotes Biodegradable Footwear Line
Woodland has launched a new range of biodegradable footwear. The company said the launch is in association with the company’s CSR initiative Proplanet, a wing dedicated to making the Earth a better place to live…
Suunto N.A. Names National Sales Manager
Suunto's North American subsidiary has hired David Grayson as national sales manager for the US. Grayson brings experience from run, bike and outdoor specialty as well as general sporting goods…
Industry Applauds USDA’s Recognition of GOTS
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded the USDA for explicitly confirming that textile products produced in accordance with the the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) may be sold as “organic” in the U.S. GOTS is the voluntary global
Rubel Steps Down as CEO of Collective Brands; Massey Named Interim CEO
Collective Brands, Inc. has announced that its board of directors and Matthew Rubel agreed that Rubel will resign as director, chairman of the board and an officer of the company, effective immediately. Michael J. Massey has been named the interim CEO and
EMS Draws More Than 700 with Paddle Demo Days
After attracting more than 700 people to seven paddle demo events in six states, Eastern Mountain Sports Inc announced the final dates and locations for its spring Outdoor Demo Tour…
USSA Forming First U.S. Freeskiing Team
A first ever U.S. Freeskiing national team is being formed by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The announcement comes on the heels of a decision by the International Olympic Committee to add halfpipe skiing to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games..
Millet Names Southeast Rep
Millet announced the appointment of Lee Means of Chattanooga, TN to represent the brand in the Southeast.
Dobyns Rods, FLW Outdoors Announce Partnership
Dobyns Rods said it has joined the sponsor class of FLW Outdoors. Dobyns Rods, created by professional angler Gary Dobyns, offers three lines of rods – Champion Series, Champion Extreme Series and Savvy Series – each series offering multiple rods to cover
Sportsman Access Boosted By Release of Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced recently several new state-based grants to enhance sportsman access and conserve fish and wildlife habitat on privately owned lands via the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, popularly known
REI Will Open First Indiana Store in 2012
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has announced plans to open a new store in Indianapolis, IN at the Plaza at Castleton next spring…
Primaloft Names Agent for Eastern Europe
PrimaLoft has hired Bartosz Lassak as sales agent for the Eastern European market, effective immediately. In this position, Lassak will head up sales and marketing, managing all represented PrimaLoft brands as well as dealers in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Cramer Receives ESOP Nod
The ESOP Association has recognized Cramer Products, Inc., as a Silver ESOP Award winner. The Silver ESOP Awards honor companies that have sustained an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for 25 years or more…
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