The 150-square-foot kiosk in the Shops at Prudential Center will represent the brand’s first urban location outside Maine.
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The North Face Launches First U.S. Urban Exploration Concept Shop
The storefront in the Jackson Square neighborhood in San Francisco is the first of its kind in the U.S., and will focus exclusively on the label’s premium streetwear range.

Consumer Engagement Helps Interbike Lure Back Specialized And Trek
While two of the nation’s largest bike brands have skipped the industry’s Las Vegas trade show in recent years, they’re expected to exhibit at Interbike’s first East Coast event later this month.

Altra Named Western States 100 Presenting Sponsor
The agreement builds on an already successful partnership that began in October 7, 2015, in which Altra was Western States’ exclusive footwear sponsor.

Upbeat Forecasts Arrive For Holiday Season
Led by digital but helped by an improving job market, sales are expected to come in solid to strong this holiday-selling season, according to a round-up of the latest forecasts.

Hydro Flask Proves Well Worth The Money
Even at a multiple approaching 12 times the expected calendar year 2016 earnings, the price Helen of Troy Ltd. paid to acquire the brand is looking like a bargain.
RECALL: 53,000 Aqua Lung Powerline Inflators
Aqua Lung America of Vista, CA has recalled about 53,000 Aqua Lung Powerline inflators because the inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent.

Aisle Talk, Week Of October 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

By The Numbers, Week Of October 3
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.

Hydro Flask Props Up Parent
Sales of Hydro Flask grew 36.8 percent to $29.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended August 31, helping to prop up sales and profits at Helen of Troy Limited.
Defense Contractor Partners With Abom Inc.
ADS Inc. will distribute Abom’s patented heated lens technology, which prevents fogging of eyewear, to US Special Forces, law enforcement and other tactical markets.
Walking Company Supports Fight Against Cancer
The retailer announced its 6th annual Walking for Hope campaign during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

How High Are The Integration Risks For Bass Pro/Cabela’s?
Moody’s Investors Service placed the debt ratings of Bass Pro under review for a possible downgrade after expected higher debt levels from its planned acquisition of Cabela’s and other integration risks.
Pearl Izumi Benefits Amy D. Foundation
Proceeds from a special edition shoe, shirt and short will benefit the foundation, which was founded in remembrance of a young cyclist who passed away.

Boa Technology Breaks Ground On New Offices
Boa Technology broke ground on a new 140,000-square-foot office building in Denver’s RiNo (River North Arts District) neighborhood to meet the needs of Boa’s growing workforce.